New York State Teacher
Certification Exam
Become a New York State
Teacher
Today's classrooms present teachers with more
challenges and therefore demand a deeper understanding
of successful classroom practices. Dedication
and a desire to help children are important,
but teachers also need a strong academic background
and solid professional preparation.
Whether you are a high school
student exploring the possibility of entering
the teaching profession, a college student on
his/her way to becoming a teacher or a professional
looking to change careers, below you will find
the necessary steps and websites that will guide
you to become a teacher.
Chose a Pathway
There are traditional and non-traditional pathways
to teacher Certification.
- Four- or five-year college
degree programs in elementary education or
secondary education which lead to certification
upon graduation. These programs can vary greatly
depending on individual university requirements.
- Post-collegiate programs
for people who hold a bachelor's degree and
wish to enter the teaching field, generally
for one year to obtain certification.
- Alternative licensing
and certification programs in states where
there is a shortage of teachers in a particular
field. These programs tend to be short-term
and intensive in order to get professionals
into the classroom quickly. (See below for
more information about these programs.)
To explore educational institutions
outside your state, the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) publishes
the Annual Guide to Accredited Institutions
that describes the institutions it accredits.
Copies are $15 each.
New York State Teacher
Certification Requirements
Contact the New York State state Department
of Education and ask for information on requirements
for certification (they should be able to mail
you an information packet).
New York State Teacher
Certification Application
Upon completion of your New York State certification
requirements, submit your application for certification
to the state. Usually, you can complete and
submit a form during the final semester of your
program to your school, which will prompt a
record review and the school will then forward
your application to the state's department of
education.
For More Detailed Information
Click Below.
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert
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