Teacher Certification Service - Application Process

Applicants for Teacher Certification are encouraged use to following sites:

  • New York State Teacher Certification Examinations: www.nystce.nesinc.com
  • State Education Department-Teacher Certification: www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert
  • SED encourages all applicants to establish a profile online at Self-Registration to create a TEACH Account.
  • Once your profile has been established and you have sent your required payment (Payment) to NYS Education Department your credentials will be evaluated by the appropriate office.
  • Candidates for Teacher Certification need to successfully complete training in School Violence Prevention Certification and Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Certification. You may accomplish this by attending our Upcoming Workshops!
  • Frequently asked certification questions: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/faq.htm

The following documents are available on request. You are encouraged to apply online:

Employment Authorizations

If you would like to have information sent to you, just send an email to Dan Mannix
Please remember to include your first and last name, your complete address and phone number.

Dan Mannix
Labor Relations Specialist
NYS Regional Certification Officer