NYS teachers, administrators, and pupil personnel service providers are required to hold a NYS certificate to be employed in the state’s public schools. The certificates are issued by the Office of Teaching Initiatives, and certify that an individual has met the degree, coursework, assessment, and experience requirements.
The state offers many options and paths to assist schools and individuals to ensure that highly qualified and certified CTE teachers are available to teach. The NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives provides extensive guidance on CTE Teacher Certification Requirements.
All questions regarding Teacher Certification should be directed to the Office of Teaching Initiatives (
For questions regarding Work-based Learning Certification please see CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WBL COORDINATORS
- Understanding the Process of Transitional A Certification for CTE Teachers:
Transitional A Certification FAQ
- Understanding the Computer Science Certification and SOCE:
Webinar from May 24, 2023 (on Vimeo)
Computer Science Certification FAQ
- Using the NYSED Course Catalog and School Courses for the Exchange of Data (SCED)-Certification Crosswalk