Certification Toolkit

New York State Teacher Certification Online Process

THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS NOW REQUIRING ONLINE SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS. AFTER JANUARY 1, 2007 PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED.

  1. Submit paper application to department secretary with SAVE/Child Abuse sheets/test scores/fingerprinting
  2. Students must apply online at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/
  3. Create a use profile on the online site.
  4. Choose the following: Approved New York State Certification Programs (College Pathway/NOT INDIVIDUAL PATHWAY)
  5. Enter education information:
    - Institution (Iona College - either New Rochelle or Rockland campus)
    - Award Title (Check the college catalog for your degree)
    - Program (Match with your program plan sheet)
    - Major (Choose from the list on the site)
    - Date Degree Received
    - Attended From (Enter date began program)
    - Attended To (Enter date ended program)
    - Number of credits (Enter total credits earned - check transcript or catalog)

    *MAKE SURE ALL INFORMATION IS CORRECT BEFORE YOU SUBMIT TO THE SYSTEM.

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