NYS Teacher Certification

The has reviewed and approved 91社区 teacher preparation programs, indicating that each one fully meets all requirements established for certification for that particular age group and subject. Upon successful completion of one of our registered programs, the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership will recommend candidates for certification.

Candidates who do not complete an approved program need to apply for a "transcript review" via the TEACH system. 

91社区 awards degrees but does not grant teacher certification. In New York state, only the State Education Department issues certification. Certification confirms that an applicant is qualified to teach or lead a specific subject at the designated grade level, having met all education, experience, and examination requirements, including the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfy state learning standards. 91社区鈥檚 preparation programs offer the coursework and field experiences needed to fulfill these requirements. 

Information regarding our accreditation and licensure disclosures can be reviewed on our website.

Six steps to certification

To become eligible for certification in New York state, students must complete the following six steps:

  1. Register with , the system that the New York State Education Department uses to process applications for teacher certification. TEACH also records fulfillment of all other NYS requirements for teacher certification.
  3. Complete workshops in Child Abuse, School Violence (Project SAVE) and DASA. The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership offers DASA on a regular basis and the others usually once per year in early fall. Additional workshop information is on the website.
  4. Take and pass  required for the student's field. It is best to take each examination after completing relevant coursework. 
  5. Complete a preparation program that is registered with the New York State Education Department.
  6. Apply for and pay for the student's certification(s). If the student has questions, he/she should contact Kateri Reagan at kreagan@binghamton.edu or 607-777-4034.

For more information about license reciprocity in states outside of NY, .