1. Applying for New York State Certification

2. Students completing a teacher preparation program leading to certification will now access the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives Students completing a teacher preparation program leading to certification will now access the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives TEACH Online Services system: TEACH Online Services system: www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/teach.htm

3. Applicants for teacher certification may: Applicants for teacher certification may: Upon graduation apply for a certificate Upon graduation apply for a certificate Check the status of your application Check the status of your application Apply for a duplicate certificate Apply for a duplicate certificate View/update your profile (update address, request a name change or social security update, etc.) View/update your profile (update address, request a name change or social security update, etc.) View your certification record View your certification record View/update your professional development record View/update your professional development record Apply for fingerprint clearance Apply for fingerprint clearance View the status of a fingerprint clearance request View the status of a fingerprint clearance request

4. Colleges/Universities may: Colleges/Universities may: View a candidate’s certification record View a candidate’s certification record Enter college recommendations for candidates Enter college recommendations for candidates Obtain status updates on your college recommended applicants Obtain status updates on your college recommended applicants Confirm Initial or Professional certification for graduate program candidates Confirm Initial or Professional certification for graduate program candidates View a report of candidate recommendations entered by your college View a report of candidate recommendations entered by your college

5. Public Schools may: Public Schools may: View an employee/prospective employee’s certification, fingerprint, and employment history View an employee/prospective employee’s certification, fingerprint, and employment history Enter Superintendent Statements for a Supplementary Certificate Enter Superintendent Statements for a Supplementary Certificate Obtain application status updates on current or potential employees Obtain application status updates on current or potential employees Confirm the self-reported teaching experience of a prospective teacher Confirm the self-reported teaching experience of a prospective teacher Submit a request for fingerprint clearance for a prospective employee Submit a request for fingerprint clearance for a prospective employee Report the termination of an employee Report the termination of an employee View a report of fingerprint clearances requested View a report of fingerprint clearances requested View/update professional development hours completed by teachers they employ View/update professional development hours completed by teachers they employ

7. Once you create a user name and password, you will enter your personal profile. Once you create a user name and password, you will enter your personal profile. Then you can view your NYSTCE status. Then you can view your NYSTCE status.

9. Fingerprint clearance Fingerprint clearance If you have been fingerprinted and the TEACH site does not indicate your prints have been received, you MUST file an OSPRA 104 form with the NYC Department of Education. This will request that your fingerprint clearance will be forwarded to the NYS Department of Education. The OSPRA 104 form can be downloaded from the main page of TEACH.

11. Employment history Employment history

13. Upon graduation, you will log into your account and decide which certificate to apply for. Upon graduation, you will log into your account and decide which certificate to apply for. You must select the appropriate certificate by category, title, and type. Area of Interest: Certificates are divided into major groups, or categories. You will be applying for a Classroom Teacher. You must select the appropriate certificate by category, title, and type. Area of Interest: Certificates are divided into major groups, or categories. You will be applying for a Classroom Teacher. Title: The certificate title denotes the subject and grade level that you are authorized to teach. Examples include Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Childhood 1-6, Students with Disabilities 1-6, Biology (Grade 7-12), etc. Title: The certificate title denotes the subject and grade level that you are authorized to teach. Examples include Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), Childhood 1-6, Students with Disabilities 1-6, Biology (Grade 7-12), etc. Type: The type of certificate issued to you depends upon your educational background and experience. All undergraduate programs lead to initial certification. All graduate programs provide initial certification and pre-qualify you for professional certification once you have met employment performance standards on the job.

14. Program Number Program NameAward Title (Degree) Certification Titles and Types (All degrees qualify for both certificates) 23661Art/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23655English/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23659French/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23657History/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23660Math/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Science (BS) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23663Music/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23665Natural Science/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Science (BS) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 35477Philosophy/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23658Psychology/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23664Soc. & Antro/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23656Spanish/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate 23662Theatre/Childhood/Sp ED 1-6Bachelor of Art (BA) Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate; Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate Undergraduate Programs

15. Graduate Elementary Education 27103 Childhood Ed--Children with Disabilities Master of Science in Education (MSED) Childhood Education (Grades 1- 6) Initial Certificate Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate Graduate Adolescent Education 27104 Adolescent Ed-Children with Disabilities Master of Science in Education (MSED) Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) Generalist--Initial Certificate PLUS Certificate for your content area: Biology 7-12 Initial Certificate Chemistry 7-12 Initial Certificate English 7-12 Initial Certificate French 7-12 Initial Certificate Mathematics 7-12 Initial Certificate Physics 7-12 Initial Certificate Social Studies 7-12 Initial Certificate Spanish 7-12 Initial Certificate Graduate Literacy 27107Teaching Literacy Master of Science in Education (MSED) Literacy (Birth-Grade 6) Initial Certificate Graduate Early Childhood 27106 Early Childhood--Children with Disabilities Master of Science in Education (MSED) Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 2) Initial Certificate Students with Disabilities (Birth- Grade 2) Initial Certificate Graduate Leadership 33238Educational LeadershipMaster of Science School Building Leader Initial Certificate Program NumberProgram Name Award Title (Degree) Certificate Titles and Types (All degrees qualify for both certificates)

16. You are enrolled in a New York State teacher preparation program. Therefore ensure to indicate "Pathway: Approved Teacher Preparation Program " as your pathway. You are enrolled in a New York State teacher preparation program. Therefore ensure to indicate "Pathway: Approved Teacher Preparation Program " as your pathway. New York State teacher preparation programNew York State teacher preparation program The Wagner College certification officer will submit your institutional recommendation when your degree is confirmed on your transcript. The Wagner College certification officer will submit your institutional recommendation when your degree is confirmed on your transcript.

18. Submitted Online: After you have entered your payment the "Application Confirmation" screen will appear. Currently each certificate will cost $50. NOT $100 each. (If it asks for $100 you have chosen the WRONG pathway.) It will have the date your application was received, amount of the fee paid, an the requirements that have been completed or need to be completed in order to receive the certificates you have applied for. Submitted Online: After you have entered your payment the "Application Confirmation" screen will appear. Currently each certificate will cost $50. NOT $100 each. (If it asks for $100 you have chosen the WRONG pathway.) It will have the date your application was received, amount of the fee paid, an the requirements that have been completed or need to be completed in order to receive the certificates you have applied for. You may login to TEACH at any time and click the Account Information link to see the status of your application. You may login to TEACH at any time and click the Account Information link to see the status of your application.