Learn about the New York State Education Department certification requirements.
Certification
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Recent Changes
Science teachers interested in obtaining certification in a second science area now only need 18 credits in the second science!
edTPA (and its safety net, the ATS-W) have been eliminated as a certification requirement.
Details about the exams you will need to pass in order to teach.
Certificate extensions are a great way to expand your teaching opportunities.
A complete list of New York City Program Codes.
A complete list of Westchester Program Codes.
Answers to most commonly asked questions.