Certification

Transitional G Certificate

This type of certificate is currently available for applicants and is within the Classroom Teachers area of interest.

Transitional G Certificate

Description

The Transitional G certificate permits eligible individuals who have two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the area of the certificate sought or a closely related subject area (one course for two semesters per year), hold a graduate degree, and hold either an undergraduate degree or graduate degree in the subject area of the certificate sought or a closely related area to be employed as a classroom teacher in a New York State public school district. The school district will submit a recommendation in the TEACH system for the application. 

NOTE: Charter Schools cannot recommend for Transitional G certification.

Validity

Valid for two years.

Leads to

Initial Certificate. Candidates can utilize any pathway to advance to the Initial certificate. Some popular choices are “Trans G Certificate Progression” and “IHE Professor Experience”.

Application Fee

$100

Paper Certificate Printed?

No, verify this certification in the TEACH System.

 

Time Extensions

Transitional G certificates can be extended beyond their original two years. For more detailed information, please refer to our Time Extension page.

Last Updated: January 9, 2026