Certification

List of Acceptable Types of Certificates

 

Disclaimer: This guide is for reference only.   Final authority regarding acceptability of any specific certificate remains with the New York State Education Department.

If a certificate type is not listed, acceptability will be determined at the time of evaluation.

States Beginning with the Letter C

STATE LEVEL TYPE VALIDITY PERIOD SERVICE ACCEPTABLE
California 1 Certificate of Eligibility Unknown - only shows effective date Teacher No
1 Preliminary Multiple Subjects 1 Year Non-renewable Teacher No
1 Preliminary Multiple Subjects 2 Years Teacher No
1 Preliminary Multiple Subjects 5 Years Teacher Yes
1 Preliminary Single Subject 1 Year Non-renewable Teacher No
1 Preliminary Single Subject 2 Years Teacher No
1 Preliminary Single Subject 5 Years Teacher Yes
2 Professional Clear Multiple Subjects 5 Years (see note) Teacher Yes
2 Professional Clear Single Subject 5 Years (see note) Teacher Yes
2 Standard Life Teacher Yes
Colorado 1 Type VI: Temporary Teacher Authorization 2 Years Teacher No
2 Initial Teacher License 3 Years Teacher Yes
2 Provisional Teacher License 3 Years Teacher Yes
3 Professional Teacher 5 Years Teacher Yes
Connecticut 1 Interim Initial Educator 1 Year Teacher No
1 Interim Provisional Educator 1 Year Teacher No
1 Temporary 90-day Certificate 90 days Teacher No
1 Interim Initial Educator 1 Year Vocational No
1 Interim Provisional Educator 1 Year Vocational No
1 Interim Provisional 1 Year Vocational No
2 Initial Educator 3 Years Teacher Yes
2 Initial Educator 3 Years Vocational Yes
2 Provisional Educator 8 Years Teacher Yes
2 Provisional Educator 8 Years Vocational Yes
3 Professional Educator 5 Years Teacher Yes
3 Professional Educator 5 Years Vocational Yes
Last Updated: February 4, 2016