certification

Permanent Certificate

• Description
• Who Can Qualify
• Requirements
• Validity Period
• How to Apply

Description

The Permanent certificate is the advanced-level certificate for individuals who possess a valid Provisional certificate. The Permanent certificate is NOT issued automatically; you must apply for the certificate.  NOTE: The Provisional certificate is valid for five years from it's effective date. 

The Provisional/Permanent certificate series is available in:

• Classroom teaching titles prior to February 2, 2004.
• Administrative and supervisory certificate titles prior to September 2, 2007.
• Pupil personnel services certificate titles.
  
  Note: Classroom teaching certificates issued with an effective date of 9/1/2004 or later are in the Initial/Professional series. An individual who holds an Initial certificate cannot obtain a Permanent certificate in that title.

Who Can Qualify

• Classroom Teaching
  
  Permanent certificates are only issued to individuals who already hold a valid Provisional certificate and who complete the requirements for a Permanent certificate in that same title within the lifetime of the Provisional.  Including any time extension issued to qualified individuals.

  NOTE-You cannot obtain a Permanent certificate if:
  

  • Your Provisional certificate has expired. 
     
  • You seek a new classroom teaching certificate in another title. In this instance, you must apply for a certificate in the new Initial/Professional title series.
     
• Administrative and Supervisory (School District Administrator, School Business Administrator, School Administrator and Supervisor)
  
  Permanent certificates are issued to individuals who:
  
  1. Meet all the requirements for the Permanent, OR
      
  2. Hold a valid Provisional certificate and who complete the requirements for a Permanent certificate in that same title within the lifetime of the Provisional. If you need more time to complete the requirements, you may be able to qualify for a time extension on your Provisional certificate.
     
     
  3. Verification of two years of administrative/supervisory experience with the New York City Department of Education must be submitted electronically by the NYCDOE Office of Supervisory Staffing. Lisa Mannino is contact person in that office, the office is located at 65 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and the telephone number is (718) 935 -2833.
      
• Pupil Personnel Services (School Attendance Teacher, School Counselor, School Dental Hygiene Teacher, School Nurse Teacher,  School Psychologist, School Social Worker)
  
  Permanent certificates are issued to individuals who:
  
  1. Meet all the requirements for the Permanent, OR
      
  2. Hold a valid Provisional certificate and who complete the requirements for a Permanent certificate in that same title within the lifetime of the Provisional. If you need more time to complete the requirements, you may be able to qualify for a time extension on your Provisional certificate.
      

Requirements

General requirements for the Permanent certificate include:

• Possession of a valid Provisional certificate in the same title.
   
• Completion of two years of teaching experience in a public or nonpublic school, in the same category (administrative/supervisory, pupil personnel service, classroom teaching).
   
• An earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
   
• Qualifying scores on the NYSTCE tests if required for the certificate.  For any questions about the New York State Teacher Certification Exams, including the ATS-Performance Test (Video), go to www.nystce.nesinc.com .

This is a general description only.  For a complete list of requirements by title, go to Search Certification Requirements.

Also go to Frequently Asked Questions about Certification Requirements - Provisional and Permanent for answers to commonly asked questions.

If you are unable to meet the requirements for the permanent level certificate before your certificate expires, you may be eligible for a time extension. For more information, go to Time Extension of a Provisional, Initial, or Transitional Certificate.
 

Validity Period

The Permanent certificate is valid for life, unless revoked for cause by the New York State Education Department.  NOTE:  The Provisional certificate is valid for five years from it's effective date.

How to Apply

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