Has the state made changes to the certification process for school counselors?
Yes. Through Feb. 1, 2024, school counselors received provisional and permanent state certification. As of Feb. 2, 2024, school counselors will be issued initial and professional certification instead. Both certifications will continue to be...
How much teaching or work experience is required to obtain a permanent or professional state certification?
The total number of years of experience hasn’t changed (two years for a permanent certificate and three for a professional one), but the state has changed its definition of a “year of experience.” A minimum of 180 days over a 12-month period in an...
What is the new Students with Disabilities (All Grades) state teaching certificate? How do you qualify to obtain this certification?
As of Sept. 28, 2022, the state Education Department created a new Students with Disabilities (All Grades) certificate that permits teachers to teach students with disabilities in pre-K through Grade 12 in New York State public schools. The Students...
Has the New York State Education Department updated requirements for liberal arts core courses needed to obtain teacher certification?
Yes. The New York State Board of Regents voted to eliminate the general core in liberal arts and sciences (LAS) requirement for certification, which included coursework in the following areas: artistic expression, communication, information retrieval...
Has the New York State Education Department made any changes to science teaching certification requirements?
Yes, to help alleviate persistent statewide shortage areas in the sciences, which include biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics, NYSED has revised the content core requirement from 30 credits to 18 credits for anyone already holding a...
Has the New York State Education Department made any changes to the literacy teaching certification?
Yes, NYSED created a new Literacy (All Grades) certificate which may be applied for through the individual evaluation pathway as of June 29, 2022. This new Literacy (All Grades) certificate replaced the Literacy (Birth-Grade 6) and Literacy (Grades 5...
Will I need to complete CTLE hours if I need to renew my initial state certification?
No. The NY State Education Department allows candidates who have not been able to complete at least three years of acceptable experience for a professional certificate to renew their initial certificate for an additional five years. As of April 27...
Do I need to pass the edTPA exam to receive my state certification?
As of April 27, 2022, candidates who apply for state certification will no longer need to complete the edTPA exam. Candidates who already have an application on file with the New York State Education Department but have not yet met that requirement...
Have there been any special regulations or changes regarding certification and licensing for teachers in special education, performing arts, or who hold a library license?
Yes, in May 2020, the DOE negotiated new rules for certification, licensing and/or probation for teachers who hold a library license, for teachers of performing arts/drama and for teachers assigned to a special education program who have a non...
My teacher certification is expiring. What action should I take? How do I apply for an extension?
If your certification is expiring you need to do the following: You will need to apply for the appropriate certificate through your Teach account. You will need to complete an OT 37 Verification of Paid Experience Form and submit to your Human...