Certification
- Classroom Teacher
- Chart of Titles
- Initial Certificate
- Initial to Professional (Certificate Progression)
- Professional Certificate
- Transitional Certificates
- Initial Reissuance
- Internship Certificate
- Residency Certificate
- Supplementary Certificate
- Indigenous Language and Culture Certificate
- Transitional J (Certificate for Military Spouses)
- Classroom Teaching Extensions
- College Supervised Practicum
- Time Extensions
- Paid Experience in Lieu of Student Teaching
- Special Education Teacher Certification Options
- Superintendent Statements & School District Recommendations
- Types of Certificates and Licenses - Classroom Teacher
- Pupil Personnel Service
- School Administration Certifications
- Other School Service
- How to Apply
- Effective Date
Transitional Certificates
This type of certificate isÌýcurrently available for applicantsÌýand is within theÌýCareer and Technical TeacherÌýarea of interest.
| Transitional A Certificate | |
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| Description | A certificate of this type is issued to permit the employment of an individual in a specific career and technical education title in a NYS school district or BOCES who does not meet the requirements for an Initial certificate, but who possesses the requisite occupational experience. |
| Validity | Valid for up to three years, while employed in a NYS school district or BOCES and completing the requirements for the Initial Certificate. |
| Leads to | Initial Certificate |
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Paper Certificate Printed? | No, verify this certification in the TEACH System. |
| Time Extensions | The Transitional A certificate can be extended beyond its original three years. For more detailed information, please refer to our Time Extension page. |
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Since the certificate is aimed at first-time educators, candidates who were previously certified in New York State are not eligible for the Transitional B certificate in the same subject area of the certificate held.
The following table provides an overview of the Transitional B certificate. Additional information is also provided below the table.
| Transitional B Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Description | The Transitional B certificate is issued to eligible candidates who are enrolled in a NYS Transitional B program to teach in a school district for which a commitment for employment and mentoring has been made. |
| Validity |
Upon issuance, the Transitional B certificate is valid for up to three years from its effective date. However, if the student completes or leaves the program, the certificate is no longer valid.Ìý The institution of higher education (IHE) is responsible for monitoring the TEACH system and informing the Office of Teaching Initiatives if the candidate’s certificate is no longer valid and needs to be expired. See below. |
| Leads to |
The Transitional B certificate leads to the Initial certificate, and not the Professional certificate. By regulation, the Initial certificate must be issued with an effective date matching that of the Transitional B certificate. See below. |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Paper Certificate Printed? | No. Transitional B certification is verified in the TEACH System. |
Time Extension
The Transitional B certificate can be extended beyond its original three years, if a candidate remains enrolled in the program. Information can be found on the Time ExtensionÌýwebpage.
Validity Period
If a candidate who holds the Transitional B certificate leaves the Transitional B program prior to graduating, his/her certificate is no longer valid. When this happens, the IHE should immediately send an email to the Office of Teaching Initiatives stating that the candidate is no longer enrolled in the program, so that the certificate can be expired immediately.
When candidates complete the educator preparation program, the Transitional B certificate is no longer valid and the IHE must enter the College Recommendation(s) for certification into TEACH. Programs that lead to Initial/Professional certification must enter both types into the system. In addition, programs must not withhold or delay the posting of the candidates’ College Recommendation until they complete certification exams.
Initial Certification
The Transitional B certificate leads to the Initial certificate, not the Professional certificate. As the candidate approaches graduation from the Trans B program, they should apply for the Initial certificate to ensure that there is no lapse in their certification.
By regulation, the Initial certificate must be issued with an effective date matching that of the Transitional B certificate. The IHE and candidate must monitor the TEACH system to ensure that the effective dates on the certificates match and contact the Office of Teaching Initiatives to inform us if they do not.
Only after obtaining the Initial certificate and completing the required teaching experience requirement(s) will the candidate becomes eligible to advance to the Professional certificate.
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Since the certificate is aimed at first-time educators, candidates who were previously certified in New York State are not eligible for the Transitional C certificate in the same subject area of the certificate held.
The following table provides an overview of the Transitional C certificate. Additional information is also provided below the table.
| Transitional C Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Description | The Transitional C certificate is issued to eligible candidates who are enrolled in a NYS Transitional C program to teach in a school district or approved nonpublic school for which a commitment for employment and mentoring has been made. |
| Validity |
The Transitional C certificate is valid for up to three years from its effective date. If the student completes or leaves the program, the certificate is no longer valid. The institution of higher education (IHE) is responsible for monitoring the TEACH system and informing the Office of Teaching Initiatives if the candidate’s certificate is no longer valid and needs to be expired. See below. |
| Leads to | The Transitional C certificate leads to the Professional certificate.Ìý |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Paper Certificate Printed? | No. Transitional C certification is verified in the TEACH system. |
Time Extension
The Transitional C certificate can be extended beyond its original three years, if a candidate remains enrolled in the program. Information can be found on the Time ExtensionÌýwebpage.
Validity Period
If a candidate who holds the Transitional C certificate leaves the Transitional C program prior to graduating, his/her certificate is no longer valid. When this happens, the IHE should immediately send an email to the Office of Teaching Initiatives stating that the candidate is no longer enrolled in the program, so that the certificate can be expired immediately.
When candidates complete the educator preparation program, the Transitional C certificate is no longer valid and the IHE must enter the College Recommendation(s) for certification into TEACH. Programs must not withhold or delay the posting of the candidates’ College Recommendation until they complete certification exams.
For more information, visit the Transitional D certificate webpage.Ìý
This type of certificate isÌýcurrently available for applicantsÌýand is within theÌýClassroom TeachersÌýarea of interest.
| Transitional G Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Description |
The Transitional G certificate permits eligible individuals who have two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the area of the certificate sought or a closely related subject area (one course for two semesters per year), hold a graduate degree, and hold either an undergraduate or graduate degree in the subject area of the certificate sought or a closely related area to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York State public school district. The school district will submit a recommendation in the TEACH system for the application. NOTE:ÌýCharter Schools cannot recommend for Transitional G certification. |
| Validity | Valid for two years. |
| Leads to | Initial Certificate. Candidates can utilize any pathway to advance to the Initial Certificate. Some popular choices are "Trans G Certificate Progression" and "IHE Professor Experience". |
| Application Fee | $100 |
| Paper Certificate Printed? | No, verify this certification in the TEACH System. |
| Time Extensions | Transitional G certificates can be extended beyond their original two years. For more detailed information, please refer to our Time Extension page. |
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