Certification

Residency Certificate

This type of certificate is currently available for applicants and is within the Classroom Teachers area of interest. The Residency certificate is only available for certain subjects. If you are interested in pursuing this type of certificate, you should contact the Certification Officer at your college/university to find out if this is an option for you.

Residency Certificate

Description

A certificate of this type is issued to individuals who are enrolled in a New York State registered residency program and have an employment and support commitment from a partnering school, school district, or BOCES.

The certificate permits individuals to work only in the educational setting for which the commitment for employment and support has been made. The individual cannot be the teacher of record. If the institution of higher education or employing P-12 school has any logistical questions, they can email the Office of Teaching Initiatives to discuss further.

Validity

Valid for up to three years while the candidate is matriculated in the registered residency program. However, if the candidate is unable to graduate during this time frame and they continue to matriculate, they can pursue a Time Extension.

If the student completes or leaves the program, the certificate is no longer valid. The institution of higher education (IHE) is responsible for monitoring the TEACH system and informing the Office of Teaching Initiatives if the candidate’s certificate is no longer valid and needs to be expired.

Leads to

Initial Certificate. As the candidate approaches graduation from the program, they should apply for the Initial certificate to ensure that there is no lapse in their certification.

Application Fee

$50

Paper Certificate Printed?

No. Certification status can be verified in the TEACH System.

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: September 2, 2026