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Regulations of the Commissioner of Education

Disclaimer: These Rules of the Regents and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education ("regulations") are unofficial, and are presented for general informational purposes as a public service. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that these regulations are current, complete and accurate, the State Education Department does not warrant or represent that they are current, complete and accurate. These regulations are subject to change on a regular basis. Readers are advised to consult Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR), published by the Department of State, and the State Register for the official exposition of the text of these regulations, as well as for amendments and any subsequent changes or revisions thereto.

Selected portions of regulations pertaining to teacher education, certification, and practice

• Part 80 - Requirements for Teachers’ Certificates and Teaching Practice
  • Subpart 80-1 General Requirements for Teachers’ Certificates
  • Subpart 80-2 Requirements for Teachers’ Certificates Applied and Qualified for on or Before February 1,2004
  • Subpart 80-3 Requirements for Teachers’ Certificates Applied for on or After February 2,2004
  • Subpart 80-4 Requirements for Extensions and Annotations of Certificates Applied for on or After February 2,2004
  • Subpart 80-5 Requirements Relating to Teaching Practice and Specialized Credentials
  • Subpart 80-6 Registration and Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Requirements for Classroom Teachers and School Leaders Holding a Permanent or Professional Certificate, and Level III Teaching Assistant Certificate Holders effective 7/1/2016      
• Part 81 - Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers
• Part 82 - Part 82. Hearings of Charges Against Employees on Tenure
• Part 83 - Determination of Good Moral Character
• Part 84 - Access to School Employee Personnel Records
• Part 85 - Mentor Teacher Internship Program
• Part 86 - Albert Shanker National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Grant Program
• Part 87 - Criminal History Record Check for Prospective School Employees and Applicants for Certification
• Part 52 - Subdivision 52.21 - Registration of Curricula in Teacher Education
• Part 100 - Subdivision 100.2 - Annual Professional Performance Review (o) and District professional development plans (dd)
  
• NYS Codes, Rules & Regulations on the DOS web site
  
• NYSED Policy & Guidance