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Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Sponsor Method of Application Submission Table
| Type of Organization | Application Type | Method of Submitting Application |
|---|---|---|
NYS School Districts |
Attestation |
Electronic Attestation through TEACH account / Must include PD Plan |
| NYS BOCES | Attestation |
Electronic Attestation through TEACH account / Must include PD Plan |
| Accredited NYS Institutes of Higher Education with Approved Teacher Education Programs | Attestation |
Electronic Attestation through TEACH account |
| Accredited NYS Institutes of Higher Education that do NOT have Approved Teacher Education Programs | Attestation |
Paper Attestation (IHE) (509KB) |
| NYS Teacher Centers | Attestation |
Paper Attestation (Teacher Center / Union / Regional State and Local Professional Teacher and Leader Organizations) (510KB) |
| NYS Teacher Unions | Attestation |
Paper Attestation (Teacher Center / Union / Regional State and Local Professional Teacher and Leader Organizations) (510KB) |
| NYS Regional, State and Local Professional Teacher and Leader Organizations | Attestation |
Paper Attestation (Teacher Center / Union / Regional State and Local Professional Teacher and Leader Organizations) (510KB) |
| NYS Museums (no fee required) | Full Application and CTLE Sponsor Agreement |
Full Paper Application (637KB) |
Accredited Institutes of Higher Education Outside of NYS |
Full Application and CTLE Sponsor Agreement |
Full Paper Application (637KB) |
| Professional Organizations | Full Application and CTLE Sponsor Agreement |
Full Paper Application (637KB) |
| Government Agencies | Full Application and CTLE Sponsor Agreement |
Full Paper Application (637KB) |
| Other Entities Approved by SED | Full Application and CTLE Sponsor Agreement |
Full Paper Application (637KB) |
Last Updated:
October 18, 2017