NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
School Library Media Specialist (SLMS)/
Associate School Library Media Specialist (ASLMS)
FINAL EVALUATION
Upon completion, please mail the original form to the attention of Kenneth A. Figgs, manager, in care of
Kristina Covington in the Office of Certification and Induction, PO Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625-0500. The school
district/approved private school should make a copy of this document prior to sending it to our office.
Name of SLMS/ASLMS Candidate:
____________________
Social Security #: ____________
or Tracking Number
Name of Administrator/Supervisor:
____________________
District/School: _____________
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.14 and N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.15, the SLMS/ASLMS candidate is
authorized to complete the following functions:
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Comments
1. Deliver instruction in information literacy
skills
2. Develop and coordinate school library media
programs and resources
3. Deliver instruction in the evaluation,
selection, organization, distribution, creation
and utilization of school library media
MENTORING/RESIDENCY COMPLETION
A residency program of ______ months has been completed as agreed:
YES
NO
NOTE: The SLMS/ASLMS residency may be no longer than 12 months.
(circle one)
TRAINING (For CE holders ONLY)
SLMS/ASLMS candidate holding a CE has completed one of the following (check one)
_____ Nine semester-hour credits through an approved NJ university/college program, and/or required
coursework specified in the initial evaluation completed by an examiner in the Office of
Certification and Induction when the candidate was issued their CE
OR
_____ 200 hours of formal instruction at a regional training center.
(Please note the formal instruction can only serve as a substitute for the nine semester-hour credits of specified
content. It cannot substitute for any additional coursework listed on the initial evaluation from the Office of
Certification and Induction.)
Please Note: Transcripts and/or college/university program completion form showing completion
of the required coursework listed above must be attached.
LICENSURE RECOMMENDATION (check one)
Approved
Insufficient
Disapproved
I ____________________ (Administrator/Supervisor), a representative of the school district/approved private
school, certify that all requirements associated with the School Library Media Specialist mentoring/residency program for
first-year novice media specialists have been fulfilled.
____________________________________________
Administrator/Supervisor Signature
____________________
Date
_____________________________________________
SLMS/ASLMS Candidate Signature
____________________
Date
COMMENTS:
SLMS-B1
APPLYING FOR THE STANDARD CERTIFICATE
1. Go to http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/ Candidates who have not previously
applied online will have to register in the TCIS system.
2. To set up application click on “APPLY ONLINE.” When the new page opens, scroll down and click
“APPLY ONLINE” once more. This will take you to the online system.
3. Read and follow all instructions on the online system page.
4. Once you are logged in, click “APPLY ONLINE” and follow the instructions for each of the four
steps.
5. When you reach Step Two, answer ‘yes’ to all the screening questions. These questions concern:
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Holding a bachelor’s or higher degree
Having a qualifying GPA
Completing a formal preparation program
Completing appropriate study requirements such as a major, 30 credits, 60 liberal arts credits,
etc.
6. Continue completing the application for your standard certification appropriately.
7. Once you reach the “PAYMENT MODE” section, choose “CERTIFICATE PAYMENT NOT
NEEDED” and submit your application.
8. After you receive your online application confirmation, there is ONLY one group of candidates that
will owe a fee:
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Candidates who received their CE/CEAS prior to February 1, 2004 must pay $95 for their
standard certificate.
9. Once the application has been submitted, ONLY the applicants listed above will need to go to the left
column and click on “PAY BALANCE OWED OPTION.” Follow all instructions to pay whichever
amount you owe. (Please note: If you do not fall in either category listed in #8 then this last step
does not apply to you.)
10. You do not have to print the “APPLICANT CHECKLIST” that will pop up after submitting your
application. Only candidates completing alternate route programs need to submit program completion
documents, e.g., transcripts or letters of completion.