Complete a New York State Approved Teacher Preparation Program: 

Must successfully complete a supervised student teaching or internship course with a grade of B or better, if seeking an institutional recommendation. 

Meet all state certification liberal arts and sciences requirements:

New York State certification requires specific credits in each of the following subjects: Social Studies, English, Math and Science.

Take the New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) 

For exams schedules, registration and other testing information please visit the NYSTCE at http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/

Content Specialty Tests (CSTs)

The CSTs (except those for languages other than English) consist of multiple-choice questions and a written assignment. CSTs measure knowledge and skills in the content area of the candidate’s field of certification. 
Visit http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/. Refer to “Test Selection” for information about specific CST that you are required to take and pass.

Complete the following mandated workshops 

Child Abuse 
School Violence 
Autism (Only candidates who are applying for certification in Speech and Language Disabilities and Students with Disabilities) 
Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention workshop

All applicants must create a NYSED TEACH account to apply for certification.

Visit the NYSED at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/ for more information.

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