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Important Announcement: The availability of the individual evaluation pathway to certification has been extended to February 1, 2012 for applicants seeking certificates in all classroom titles except childhood education. For more information go to Extension of Individual Evaluation Pathway to Certification.

Our primary goal is to provide qualified and certified teachers for employment in the State's public schools. We issue certificates, develop teaching policy, and provide supportive services for teachers, schools, and the public.

  • Teaching in New York
    Find information about teaching in New York State: Its diverse geographic regions, colleges that prepare teachers, links to job banks, and more.
     
  • Certification
    Find out how to become certified to teach in New York State.
     
  • Resources - Educators
    Find information of interest to practicing teachers and school administrators: Professional Standards and Practices Board, mentoring, employment guidelines, and more.
     
  • Resources - Public
    Find information on the certification status of your child's teacher, filing a moral character complaint, statistical data, and more.
     
  • Teacher Showcase
    Discover some of New York State's outstanding teachers whose achievements are celebrated in this section.
     
  • Fingerprinting
    Find information about fingerprinting, who is required to be fingerprinted, and more.

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OTI NEWS

New Requirement - Training in Autism
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Superintendent Verification of Mentored Experience
Leadership Assessment Frameworks
CEO Memo # 06-05 – Educational Leadership Certification
Notice of Individual Evaluation Deadline
Becoming Certified - What's My Next Step?
Recent Certification Changes
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