Teacher to Librarian (T2L) Second Certificate Initiative
Applications for SY23-24 are closed! Please watch this space for additional information later this year.
We have applied for grant funding to continue the program; we will learn in July 2024 whether we can recruit another cohort.
This page is for information only; applications are not currently being accepted.
Take Teaching Beyond the Classroom!
Are you a NYS-certified teacher looking to develop your capacity to help students beyond the traditional classroom? Here’s your opportunity to learn critical information literacy skills and earn a highly marketable second certification!
The Teacher-2-Librarian (T2L) Program enables certified classroom teachers to
- gain their M.S. in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University or M.S. in Library Media from St. John Fisher University,
- complete the course requirements to attain New York State certification as a PreK-12 school library media specialist, and
- take a position as a certified school librarian in a New York City Department of Education public school.
The T2L program will be offered as a blended experience with primarily online classes and some face-to-face classes in New York City.
Teacher Benefits Include:
- Additional certification – Earn NYS PreK-12 Library Media Specialist certification.
- High quality, relevant coursework through either Syracuse Univeristy or St John Fisher University.
- Certification support as needed through New Visions.
- Subsidized Tuition – Generous support from NYCDOE Department of Library Services and the college partners provides significantly subsidized tuition for participants who commit to work three years in NYCDOE school libraries after graduation.
- Salary differential– Graduates will earn 30-36 credits that may apply toward their differential.
A Partnership among New Visions for Public Schools and
Program Details & How to Apply
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Eligibility
Teachers must have an existing valid New York State classroom teacher certification and meet the admission requirements for at least one of the college partners.
Applications are open now! February 27 was the priority consideration deadline; applications completed after that date will be considered if space is available.
Access the application form here.
For additional admission requirements, please visit our college partners, Syracuse University or St. John Fisher University.
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FAQ's
These documents may help you determine whether to apply and which college partner will best support your plan to become a school librarian.
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How to Apply
As soon as possible after it is available, complete the Cohort Application Form (available January 26) and attach your current resume or CV and two professional references.
This is a multi-step process.
- First, you will submit the application for selection as a member of the T2L cohort.
- If selected as a possible candidate, you will be invited to an individual or group interview.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD APRIL 10-14 (Spring Break for NYC Public Schools) in Midtown Manhattan. - If approved to move on, you will need to submit additional supporting materials to Syracuse University or St. John Fisher University for acceptance into the graduate program.
Applications are open now! February 27 was the priority consideration deadline; applications completed after that date will be considered if space is available.
Access the application form here.
Contact Teacher-2-Librarian at teacher2librarian@newvisions.org