New York Teacher Certification

So you want to earn your New York Teacher Certification? We've created a guide to help you navigate getting certified to teach.

New York Initial Educator Certification

1. Gain a bachelors degree or a masters degree. Any subject is acceptable - an education concentration may help later on in the process, but is not a requirement.
2. Perform some student teaching. This type of internship will be required before you're able to get into a classroom.
3. Passing the New York State Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills- Written (ATS-W), and the appropriate Content Specialty Test(s) (CST)…Read more
4. Clear the fingerprint and background check
5. Submit the following:
   • Apply Online
   • $50 check/money order payable to New York State Education
   • Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
   • Copies of test scores
   • Mail to:
     New York State Education Department
     Office of Teaching Initiatives
     P.O. Box 22064
     Albany, NY 12201
     For more information, call (518) 474-3901
6. Do you want to renew your teaching credentials in New York?
   • Apply for your renewal

Alternative NY Teacher Certification

There is an alternative path to get your New York Teacher Certification.

1. Make sure you have a college education - a degree is still required for the alternative path.
2. Read The Alternative Teacher Preparation Program (Transitional B)
3. Learn more about the Teacher Preparation Pathways

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