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NYS Teacher Certification and NYC Licensing

Requirements for Providers (Family Day Care & Center-based)

NYS Mandated Courses.

A list of the required courses with detailed descriptions of the course work, plus information about how to find training.

15-30 Hour Training Requirement

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Requirements for teachers in New York City

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