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TEACH Certification Application Instructions

New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires candidates who are completing teacher/ leader certification programs to apply online – through the TEACH system – for certification(s).

Step 1

Create an Account to LOG-IN to TEACH

Enter the TEACH online services site via the and select “Create a NY.gov TEACH Account.” Step-by-step instructions are provided.

The TEACH online system allows you to:

• Apply for a certificate
• Check the status of your application(s)
• View/update your profile (update address, request a name change or social security update)
• View your certification record (evaluations and issued certificates)
• View/update your professional development record for your professional certificate(s)
• Apply for a duplicate certificate

The system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Step 2

Create and Maintain Applicant Profile in TEACH

Enter your personal information and maintain information (education information, work experience, etc.) before you apply for a certificate.

Step 3

Apply for Certificate in TEACH

• Select Area of Interest—Classroom Teacher or Administration and Pupil Personnel Services or Classroom Teacher Extensions
• Select Subject Area
• Select Grade Level
• Select Title
• Select Type of Certificate
• Enter the Program Code (See Program Codes and Pathways)
• Make Payment—List of

Step 4

Pathways

• TEACH automatically selects the pathway for you. The pathway selected is the Approved Teacher Preparation Program
• When applying for additional certifications the pathway should be the Approved Teacher Preparation Program: Additional Certificate Pathway. In TEACH additional certifications will appear as pending until the first certification is issued.
• If TEACH does NOT select the Approved Teacher Preparation Program –Additional Certificate You will need to contact NYSed for a representative to change this for you.
• To change a pathway in TEACH: Email NYSed at tcert@nysed.gov with “Pathway Change” in the subject line. Include the following information in the email:
  • Full name that is on your TEACH account
  • Date of birth OR the last four digits of your Social Security number
  • Which application you are referring to and the correct pathway to change it should be Approved Teacher Preparation Program –Additional Certificate.

Step 5

Request and Submit Transcripts

After graduation complete the two-step process to request and submit transcripts required for certification.

• For coursework to be accepted for certification, you must submit an official transcript showing college coursework. Review the three options on the TEACH website and .
• Once you chose your option from NYSed Request a Transcript from 91Â鶹¾«Æ·.