Here is the Teaching & Learning Department's recommended timeline for New York State Teacher Certification:
Individual NYS Initial Certification Timeline
Note: You do not need to complete the steps in this order to become certified. This is only a recommendation to help you plan for upcoming semesters.
Two Year Plan
Fall
Attend certification and edTPA info sessions
Create individual timeline
Spring/Summer
Review edTPA requirements
Fall/Winter
Plan, begin tasks for edTPA
Spring
Plan, begin tasks, submit edTPA
Create TEACH account & apply for certificates
Transfer fingerprints to NYS (OSPRA 104)
Submit Request for Recommendation form to advisor
Apply for teaching positions
One Year Plan
Fall/Winter
Attend certification and edTPA info sessions
Create individual timeline
Review, plan, and begin tasks for edTPA
Spring
Complete & submit edTPA
Create TEACH account & apply for certificates
Transfer fingerprints to NYS (OSPRA 104)
Submit Request for Recommendation to advisor
Apply for teaching positions