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, Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Certification, and the Dignity For All Students Act (DASA). CVES offers a DASA Certification training workshop, please see our Upcoming Workshops for details!

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:

Applying for a Certificate

Teaching Assistants Pursuing Certification

Testing Requirements: Testing

Apply for an additional certificate

Name Change or Social Security Number Update

Time Extensions

Employment Authorizations

Coaching License

Retired Public Employee

Substitute Teacher

Teacher Aide

Teaching Assistant (Paraprofessional)