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 through which you apply. Fees are assessed by OTI for each certificate requested and may differ depending on the type and pathway chosen.
There are several "Approved Teacher Preparation Program Pathways" to choose from. If this is your very first teaching certificate application, then choose: "Pathway: Approved Teacher Preparation Program". If you already have an Initial teaching certificate, please choose: "Pathway: Approved Teacher Prep Program – Additional Certificate". If you already have an Initial teaching certificate in this title and are applying for your Professional certificate in the same title, please choose: "Pathway: Approved Teacher Prep Program – Certificate Progression".
MSED Teaching Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12 (MSED_TDA)
Important: While this data is not specific to any student, program codes are strictly for SUNY Cortland programs. You should only use this document if you are assured the values you have selected are accurate.
Program information
| Award Title: | Master of Science in Education |
|---|---|
| Program: | 36469 Teaching Students with Disabilities |
| Major: | (Review Your Transcript) |
| Institution: | SUNY Cortland (SUC Cortland) |
| Date Degree Received: | (Review Your Transcript) |
| Credits required (at least): | 36 |
| Date Attended From: | (Review Your Transcript) |
| Date Attended To: | (Review Your Transcript) |
Initial certificate Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12
| Area of Interest: | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|
| Subject Area: | Students with Disabilities |
| Grade Level: | Grades 7-12 |
| Title: | Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12 Generalist) |
| Certification Type: | Initial Certificate |
| Program Code: | 36469 |
| NYSED Pathway: | Approved Teacher Preparation Program * |
Please see the guidance regarding NYSED pathways on page 1.
Professional certificate Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12
When applying for the Professional Certificate in Special Education, the applicant must have an initial certificate in this area, three years paid teaching experience, and one year of mentoring.
| Area of Interest: | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|
| Subject Area: | Students with Disabilities |
| Grade Level: | Grades 7-12 |
| Title: | Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12 Generalist) |
| Certification Type: | Professional Certificate |
| Program Code: | 36469 |
| NYSED Pathway: | Approved Teacher Preparation Program * |
*Please see the guidance regarding NYSED pathways on page 1.
Initial SEV/MULT Disabilities Annotation
| Area of Interest: | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|
| Subject Area: | Students with Disabilities |
| Grade Level: | Grades 7-12 |
| Title: | Initial SEV/MULT Disabilities Annotation |
| Type: | Initial SEV/MULT Disabilities Annotation |
| Program Code: | 36469 |
| NYSED Pathway: | Approved Teacher Preparation Program * |
*Please see the guidance regarding NYSED pathways on page 1.
Professional SEV/MULT Disabilities Annotation
| Area of Interest: | Classroom Teacher |
|---|---|
| Subject Area: | Students with Disabilities |
| Grade Level: | Grades 7-12 |
| Title: | Professional SEV/MULT Disabilities Annotation |
| Type: | Professional SEV/MULT Disabilities Annotation |
| Program Code: | 36469 |
| NYSED Pathway: | Approved Teacher Preparation Program * |
*Please see the guidance regarding NYSED pathways on page 1.
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.
Inventory of registered programs
For your reference, the New York State Inventory of Registered Programs listing is available online via the NYSED site. You should retain this information for your records.
If you need help
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.