Certification Procedures
Certification Procedures
Teacher certification is conferred by the New York State Education Department to candidates who meet all requirements for the issuance of the certificate. The School of Education's graduate programs lead to initial/professional certification recommendation depending on the candidates' teaching experience and academic preparation.
To be eligible for certification, you must:
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Initial Teaching Certification
- Educating All Students Test (EAS) - Recommended to be taken within 24 graduate credits
- Content Specialty Tests (CST) - Must be taken prior to entering the clinical semester
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Professional Teaching Certification/Additional Teaching Certifications for Certified Teachers
Educating All Students Test (EAS) - If needed
Content Specialty Tests (CST) - Should be taken prior to completing the program
A professional certification recommendation also requires documentation of three years of teaching experience at the same grade range/subject area as the certificate sought. During one of the years, the candidate must have been mentored by an experienced teacher or school administrator.
School Building Leadership
Revised School Building Leader Assessment (SBL)
Educating All Students Test (EAS) - If needed
School District Leadership
Educating All Students Test (EAS) - If needed
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Additional Information
The NYSED TEACH system requires candidates to file an electronic application for certification at the TEACH website.