Handbook
Facsimile of New York State TEACH On-Line Website
Teacher Certification
Process For Queens College Graduates
& Program Completers
Teacher Certification Office
Powdermaker Hall – Room 135
718-997-5547
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This Handbook is an approximation of what an individual will see when they
log onto and use the New York State TEACH On-line System.
The Handbook coupled with the Queens College Excel Spreadsheet
delineating the proper Teacher Preparation Program a graduate has
completed should enable the graduate to select and apply for the correct
certification.
I hope you find this Certification Information Handbook useful
Please contact the office and let us know if it has been helpful.
Teacher Certification Office
Powdermaker Hall – Room 135
718-997-5547
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Important Information
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The Certification issuance dates (Initial/Professional or Provisional/Permanent) are on the date the
State issues the certification.
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If you are applying for Initial/Provisional certification:
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Your certificate Initial Certificate it will NOT be mailed to you. As of 02/01/10, the NY State Education
Department no longer prints Initial/Provisional certificates. If you would like a paper copy of your certificate,
you can request one online from the NY State Education Department for an additional fee. Otherwise,
please check your NY State account for confirmation of your certification.
When being recommended by a college for certification, your completed workshops/seminars will not be
listed on the State website. Please keep originals of your workshop completion certificates for your records.
Verify that the NY State Education Department has your fingerprints on file. You can check this on the
Account Information section of your TEACH account. You MUST have fingerprint clearance in order to
become certified.
If applying for Professional certification, you MUST mail the following to the NY State Education
Department:
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Proof of your work experience (Mail proof only if work is not completely full-time):
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Minimum of 3 years full-time classroom teaching.
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540 days total part-time/substitute teaching. 180 days of part-time each year. The State counts full-time teaching experience
in increments of ½ years.
Proof of your Mentored experience: First year observed/supervised as a full-time classroom teacher
Teaching Assistant and Para-professional Experience Does Not Apply towards full-time teaching experience
If applying for Permanent certification, you MUST mail the following to the NY State Education
Department:
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Proof of your work experience (Mail proof only if work is not completely full-time):
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Minimum of 2 years full-time pupil personnel experience. Or 360 days of part-time/substitute work experience.
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When you type in the browser www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert you will get a
page to selection options to choose from. Select Office of Teaching Initiatives
Home Page: OTI:NYSED
Office of Teaching Initiatives Home Page:OTI:NYSED
www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/
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TEACH SYSTEM
BECOMING CERTIFIED
CERTIFICATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
INDEX A-Z
CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR …
Testing
Which Pathway is right for me?
Apply for Certificate
Permanent Certification
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When you select Office of Teaching Initiative Home Page: OTI:NYSED
You will get the first screen of the TEACH Website you see below.
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert
Or if you have an
account - Login
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In beginning to establish a User ID and Password - Read the
instructions on the screen. Select Continue to proceed.
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Read the instructions on the screen. Select Continue to proceed.
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STOP if you have a TEACH account already call The New York State Teach Department of Education – 518-486-6041
to straighten out or re-establish your TEACH Account
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DO NOT self-register if you already have a TEACH
account. If this is your first time creating an account,
click “Self-Register NOW”
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Fill in all of the personal information requested. Make a note of the username and password that
you create. Once all information has been entered, click “Create Account”.
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Review the information you have entered. If you need to change
any information refer to slide #20. Click Continue to proceed
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This is a legal document. Confirm that the you
are entering accurate information. Select “OK”
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You have begun to create an account.
Click the “Click here” link to continue.
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Enter your Social Security Number, then select Submit.
THIS MUST BE ACCURATE.
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Page 15 & 16 are one screen. Fill in incorrect or missing information. Be sure
to enter an e-mail address that you check regularly. Check the box to allow
the Office of Teaching to e-mail you.
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<- Be sure to answer this question. You can work with Initial or provisional
certification as a non-citizen or permanent resident but must become either a citizen
or permanent resident when you are applying for Professional or Permanent
Certification.
<- Be sure to enter an e-mail address that you check regularly. Check the box to
allow the Office of Teaching to e-mail you.
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There will be more icons
on this screen select the
one indicated in red
TEACH online – TEACH online services
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This is the TEACH home menu screen. Select “Update/Add Education,
Employment and Personal Information”. This menu can always be reached
by going to the top of whatever page you are on and selecting the hotlink
TEACH Home.
Links of Special Interest
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Select the “Edit Personal Info” button
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Any changes to you personal information can me made
here – pgs. 21 & 22. Select “Submit” when you are
finished
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<- Be sure to update your e-mail address to one that you check
regularly. Check the box to allow the Office of Teaching to email you.
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Select the “Edit Educational Info” button
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Example of Excel Spreadsheet – having picked out the appropriate one with your
program listed on it, follow the row on the left side of the dark line running down the
length of the sheet on the spreadsheet to declare your program. Answer the
questions on the next page on the TEACH Website using the example of the
PowerPoint Presentation.
How to Use this ExcelSpread Sheet to Apply for New York State Certification (watch Handbook Video)
The dark line running down the center of the excelspread sheet divides two informational sections
the left side is to declare your program when the questions are asked on the TEACH Website (watch Handbook video & follow along with excel
spreadsheet)
the right side is apply for your certification on the TEACH Website (watch Handbook video & follow along with excel spreadsheet)
Award Title
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Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
IRP
Prog
Code
NYS Title for Queens
College Programs
Major
Select Area of Interest
Select Subject Area
Select A Grade Level
Select Title
Type of
Certificate
Childhood Education or
Education
Classroom Teacher
Childhood Education
Childhood (Grades 1-6)
Childhood Grades 1-6
Initial
Mathematics or Education
Classroom Teacher
Mathematics
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Mathematics 7-12
Initial
English
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
English Language Arts 7-12
Initial
French
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
French 7-12
Initial
German
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
German 7-12
Initial
Italian
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Italian 7-12
Initial
Latin
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Latin 7-12
Initial
Spanish
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Spanish 7-12
Initial
26419
CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
34824
MATHEMATICS 7-12
34816
ENGLISH 7-12
English or Education
34817
FRENCH 7-12
French or Education
34819
GERMAN 7-12
German or Education
34821
ITALIAN 7-12
Italian or Education
34822
LATIN 7-12
Latin or Education
34828
SPANISH 7-12
Spanish or Education
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
34813
BIOLOGY 7-12
Biology or Education
Classroom Teacher
Biology
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Biology 7-12
Initial
34814
CHEMISTRY 7-12
GEOLOGY: EARTH
SCIENCE 7-12
Chemistry or Education
Classroom Teacher
Chemistry
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Chemistry 7-12
Initial
Geology or Education
Classroom Teacher
Earth Science
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Earth Science 7-12
Initial
Classroom Teacher
Physics
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Physics 7-12
Initial
Classroom Teacher
Social Studies
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Social Studies 7-12
Initial
Classroom Teacher
Social Studies
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Social Studies 7-12
Initial
34818
34825
34811
34812
PHYSICS 7-12
Physics or Education
AFRICANA STUDIES:
SOCIAL STUDIES 7-12
Africana or Education
ANTHROPOLOGY:
SOCIAL STUDIES 7-12 Anthropology or Education
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Complete the below fields using the first four columns of the excel spreadsheet
PLEASE NOTE: You cannot remove incorrect educational information. If an error is
made, select edit to change it. After you complete filling in the information select add
then done
<- Example
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Review the educational information that you have entered.
It will appear in the yellow box at the bottom of the screen.
Select “Done” when complete
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Review Education
After reviewing and editing education information if you need, click on next
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Select the “Edit Employment” button. Only follow this
step if you are applying for Professional or Permanent
Certification at this time. Otherwise, skip to slide #33
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Update employment information up to current date – you cannot enter to
present as an option (this date section will not accept future dates). Be sure
to enter a description of the work experience. Select Add.
Refer to next page
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Example of work experience
Example
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Review entered experience. Add additional employment
locations if applicable. Select Add first and then Done.
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Review all of the below information. If
accurate, select “next”
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You will now be returned to the home menu screen. Select
“Apply for Certificate” to apply for your certification
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Review the steps that you will be taking to
complete the application. Select Next
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Review your account information. Edit any incorrect
information. Select Next
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Example of Excel Spreadsheet – having picked out the appropriate one with your
program listed on it, follow the row on the right side of the dark line running down the
length of the sheet on the spreadsheet to apply for your certification. Answer the
questions on the TEACH Website using the example of the next page of the
PowerPoint Presentation.
How to Use this ExcelSpread Sheet to Apply for New York State Certification (watch Handbook Video)
The dark line running down the center of the excelspread sheet divides two informational sections
the left side is to declare your program when the questions are asked on the TEACH Website (watch Handbook video & follow along with excel
spreadsheet)
the right side is apply for your certification on the TEACH Website (watch Handbook video & follow along with excel spreadsheet)
Example
Award Title
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
Bachelor of
Arts (BA)
IRP
Prog
Code
NYS Title for Queens
College Programs
Major
Select Area of Interest
Select Subject Area
Select A Grade Level
Select Title
Type of
Certificate
Childhood Education or
Education
Classroom Teacher
Childhood Education
Childhood (Grades 1-6)
Childhood Grades 1-6
Initial
Mathematics or Education
Classroom Teacher
Mathematics
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Mathematics 7-12
Initial
English
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
English Language Arts 7-12
Initial
French
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
French 7-12
Initial
German
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
German 7-12
Initial
Italian
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Italian 7-12
Initial
Latin
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Latin 7-12
Initial
Spanish
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Spanish 7-12
Initial
26419
CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
34824
MATHEMATICS 7-12
34816
ENGLISH 7-12
English or Education
34817
FRENCH 7-12
French or Education
34819
GERMAN 7-12
German or Education
34821
ITALIAN 7-12
Italian or Education
34822
LATIN 7-12
Latin or Education
34828
SPANISH 7-12
Spanish or Education
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
Classroom Teacher Foreign Languages
34813
BIOLOGY 7-12
Biology or Education
Classroom Teacher
Biology
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Biology 7-12
Initial
34814
CHEMISTRY 7-12
GEOLOGY: EARTH
SCIENCE 7-12
Chemistry or Education
Classroom Teacher
Chemistry
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Chemistry 7-12
Initial
Geology or Education
Classroom Teacher
Earth Science
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Earth Science 7-12
Initial
Classroom Teacher
Physics
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Physics 7-12
Initial
Classroom Teacher
Social Studies
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Social Studies 7-12
Initial
Classroom Teacher
Social Studies
Adolescent - Grades 7-12
Social Studies 7-12
Initial
34818
34825
34811
34812
PHYSICS 7-12
Physics or Education
AFRICANA STUDIES:
SOCIAL STUDIES 7-12
Africana or Education
ANTHROPOLOGY:
SOCIAL STUDIES 7-12 Anthropology or Education
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Example: English 7-12 Initial Certification. After answering all the questions
using the excel spread sheet on the right hand side of the black line area
running down the length of the page (use columns #5, 6, 7, 8, & 9) for your
particular certification area they correspond to the questions below.
Example
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Refer to the excel spreadsheet for your program code in
# 2 column. Enter it below and select Submit.
Example
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The name of your program should be listed below. If it is not, be
sure that you entered the correct program code. Fill in the circle
and then select Next.
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You should see the certificate that you are applying for now listed under
“Certificates in this application”. This screen can also be used to apply for
additional certifications. Select Next if you are not applying for any additional
certifications. If you want to apply for another certificate use this screen.
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Fill in the circle “ I want my application
to be reviewed….” Select Next
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Answer the following questions accurately
on this screen which are
on these two pages 42 & 43
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When complete, Select “sign affidavit”
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Confirm application information by selecting
& clicking the “Sign Application” Button. You are also agreeing to
pay $50.00 for each certification you are applying for through
the College. Individual applications are $100.00.
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Carefully read the following screen (pages 45 & 46)
outlining the requirements for the certification you are
seeking at this point. PRINT for your records
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New York State Certification Exam – Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST)
New York State requires a series of examinations for certification. The Tests measure knowledge and skills in the liberal arts and sciences, in teaching theory and practice , and in the content area of the certificate title.
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New York State Teacher certification Exam – Educating all Students (EAS) New York State requires a series of examinations for certification. The Tests measure knowledge and skills in the liberal arts and sciences, in teaching theory
and practice , and in the content area of the certificate title.
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Content Specialty Test (CST) - English Language Arts
The Content Specialty Test is a component of the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE). Offered in specific subject areas , typically consists of multiple-choice questions and a written assignment. The purpose of
the test is to assess knowledge and skills in the subject of the certificate sought.
For more information about the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations, including on-line test registration, study guides, testing schedules, and more, go to www.nystce.nesinc.com.
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EdTPA – Secondary English
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Workshop – Dignity for All Students Act
All applicants for a certificate on or after December 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of coursework or training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention in accordance with Article 2 Sections 1-18 of the Education
Law.
Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention is available only from a provider approved by the New York State Education Department. A list of providers is available on the DASA providers Web page. Contact the provider for
workshop registration dates and times. Please note that some providers offer training that exceeds the six-hour minimum. Fees vary by provider.
Upon completion of the workshop, the provider will give you a Certification of Completion. Send this document to the NYS Education Department, Office of Teaching, 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234 (Photocopies are acceptable).
Applicants who complete a registered Teacher Education Program with a graduation date February 20134 or later will be provided the required training as part of their teacher education program. These applicants, if recommended for teaching certificate by the
institution, do not need to submit a Certificate of Completion.
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Fingerprint Clearance
Candidates applying on or after July 1, 2001, must be cleared by the New York State Education Department through a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check. This includes all applicants for certification, as well as all prospective employees of
school districts, charter schools and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). Candidates fingerprinted and cleared by the New York City Board of Education after July 1, 1990, may submit that clearance to the Department to satisfy this requirement.
Detailed information and forms (including the form to submit New York City information to the New York State Department of Education can be found at the Office of School Personnel and Accountability (OSJPRA) Web site
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ps[ra/.
Print first ….. then
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Payment: Fill in the square to make “Payment by
the Credit Card” option. Then select Submit
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Enter your credit card information. Select “Process Payment”. You might get
a red statement indicating it cannot be processed at this point. Wait for
about a minute and it should process it completely. Make sure that the
computer you are using is connected to a printer
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Select “Print Receipt” then click here to
return home which is the menu screen
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To review all information, or to check the status of your
application, select “Account Information”
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Highlight all of the options in the box
by dragging the cursor, then click “GO”
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Below is a report of all of your current
account information.
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College Recommendation………………………….Institution……….…………Program……………….Award………………Degree Date…………………………Recommended Credential…………..
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Usually thee View Evaluation History applies for those seeking
Professional Certification. To view your Application Status Select
the “View Evaluation History Link”.
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If your application has been evaluated, you will have
the below options. Select the most recent evaluation
by date
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A list of all requirements met and
unmet will be listed.
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If you have any further
Questions or concerns,
please contact our office
Teacher Certification Office
Powdermaker Hall – Room 135
Tel: (718) 997-5547
Fax: (718) 997-5467
Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 4:45 pm
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