Regional Offices assist certification applicants by:

• Providing information regarding certification regulations
• Providing information regarding required testing and fingerprinting
• Conducting individual transcript evaluation and making recommendation to the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives for certification (satisfactory completion of all certification requirements is subject to the final approval of the New York State Education Department, Office of Teaching Initiatives).
• Individual transcript evaluation requires:
  • a completed application through TEACH Online Services on the Office of Teaching Initiatives website
  • $100 processing fee payable through credit or debit card in TEACH or by printing out and submitting a payment coupon accompanied by a $100 money order payable to NYS Education Department when making application in TEACH
  • Original transcripts and other supporting documentation.
    
  • When you apply in TEACH be sure to select your Regional Certification Office to conduct the evaluation.
    
  • Official transcripts and other supporting documentation should be forwarded to:

There are other avenues which candidates can utilize to seek information on certification and to apply for certification. These are:

• Your College Program Office. Colleges with approved teacher education programs recommend for certification based on completion of their approved program. If you are completing an approved college program, you work directly with the college and not the Regional Certification Office.