NYS Teacher Certification and NYC Licensing

In this section you will find information about:

• The NYS Teacher Certification for Early Childhood Educators, including general certificate requirements, basic steps to certification, and a description of other extensions including Student with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)

• Alternative Programs for NYS Teacher Certification for career changes, college graduates, teachers certified in other areas and more

• The NYS Teacher Certification Examinations, including a description of each test, registration, and test preparation resources

• NYC licensing requirements

• A list of Teacher Development Programs that encourage and support the professional development of early childhood teachers