Please use the information provided below to assist you in completing your online application for NYS Teacher Certification.
Before you begin
Please be sure to fully consult with your graduate coordinator/advisor prior to completing the TEACH process. SUNY Cortland cannot amend or adjust certification recommendations after submittal. Be assured your program codes and all concentrations are accurate on your current student record, and that the program you select here accurately reflects your degree program. Students are responsible for having knowledge of their degree program and providing accurate information to NYSED via TEACH. It may take up to 60 days to complete the conferral process and for NYSED to process recommendations provided by the College.
Create user login and password
In order to apply online, you will enter TEACH online services via the Office of Teaching Initiatives website and create a TEACH login and password at the New York State Directory Services site. Instructions are provided as you go though this process. Once you have created your login and password this step is complete.
Applicants may create a login account and apply at any time in the Office of Teaching Initiatives TEACH system. However, SUNY Cortland cannot make an institutional recommendation until the degree is conferred. The TEACH system is maintained by the New York State Department of Education. Accordingly, SUNY Cortland cannot provide technical support for the TEACH system.
If you are in a program with multiple certificates associated with it, please note that each certificate is treated as a separate application, with specific requirements associated with each certificate based on the type of certificate (Initial, Professional, etc) and the evaluation pathway (Approved Program, Individual Evaluation, Reciprocity, etc.) through which you apply. Fees are assessed by OTI for each certificate requested and may differ depending on the type and pathway chosen.
Use the following information to complete the Self-Reported education portion of the online application:
MAT Adolescence Education Biology (Initial and Professional) (MAT_ABI)
Program information
| Award Title | Master of Arts in Teaching | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | 25114 Adolescence Education - Biology (7-12) | |
| Major | Enter Your Corresponding Major | |
| Institution | SUNY Cortland (SUC Cortland) | |
| Date Degree Received | Refer to your transcript | |
| Credits required (at least) | 48 | |
| Date Attended From | Refer to your transcript | |
| Date Attended To | Refer to your transcript |
Initial Certificate Biology (7-12)
| Area of Interest | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|
| Select your Subject Area | Biology |
| Select the Grade Level | Grades 7-12 |
| Select the Title | Biology (7-12) |
| Type of Certificate | Initial Certificate |
| Program Code | 25114 |
| Pathway | Approved Teacher Preparation Program |
Professional Certificate Biology (7-12)
NOTE: When applying for the Professional Certificate, the applicant must have 3 years paid teaching experience with one year being mentored.
| Area of Interest | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|
| Select your Subject Area | Biology |
| Select the Grade Level | Grades 7-12 |
| Select the Title | Biology (7-12) |
| Type of Certificate | Professional |
| Program Code | 25114 |
| NYSED Pathway | Approved Teacher Preparation Program - Certificate Progression |
Also required
After your degree is conferred, request to have an official copy of your transcripts delivered to:
Office of Teaching Initiatives
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Ave., 5N EB
Albany, NY 12234
When asked if you want your application reviewed by New York State Education Department, check the YES box.
If you need technical support for the TEACH system, refer to the TEACH Help Documents or contact the Office of Teaching Initiatives. If you need help navigating the system, please contact the Office of Career Services. Questions regarding degree conferral and institutional recommendations may be addressed to the Registrar's Office. Learn more about Teacher Certification at SUNY Cortland, and who to call for assistance and guidance.
Provided By: SUNY Cortland Student Registration and Record Services Office • srrs@cortland.edu • 607-753-4702