Fall NYSTC SWD Extension Courses    

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LINC: The Long Island Network of Teacher Centers, part of the New York State Teacher Centers network, is offering 

Special Education NYS CTLE Certification Extension SERIES: Middle Grades 5-8

Instructor: Deborah Chicorelli / debchicorelli@gmail.com

Dates: October 14th - January 31st, 2026

Frontline Registration Link: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10970&I=5116263

Special Education NYS CTLE Certification Extension Series: High School Grades 10-12 

Instructor: Gary Bodenberg / garycbodenburg@me.com

Dates: October 13th - November 14th, 2025

Frontline Registration Link: https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BAJ3CpYlkPH5xXqzcPfmhGC_D6?domain=mylearningplan.com 

The New York State Teacher Centers are proud to offer an approved Special Education CTLE Certification Extension Series for educators seeking to add a Students with Disabilities (SWD) extension to their existing NYS certification.

This Middle School Course is available to:                                                                        

SWD 1–6 certified teachers pursuing the 7–8 extension, and

SWD 7–12 certified teachers pursuing the 5–6 extension.

The High School Course is available to:

SWD  5-9 certified teachers pursuing the 10-12 extension

Eligible participants may enroll regardless of whether they have yet completed the required classroom experience.

The Buffalo Teacher Center, part of the New York State Teacher Centers network, is offering: 

Special Education NYS CTLE Certification Extension Series Subject Area: Biology

Instructor: Alex Townes/ atownes@queensburyschool.org   

Dates: 11/4, 11/18, 12/9   2025

SWD Extension Course: Biology Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehnprNPcWCrkOIMeV2xVx3przQ65AeQ4FaYYEorprqe9fARQ/viewform?usp=dialog  

The New York State Teacher Centers are proud to offer an approved Special Education CTLE Certification Extension Series for educators seeking to add a Students with Disabilities (SWD) extension to their existing NYS certification.

The Subject Area Course is available to:

Initial or Professional Students with Disabilities (All Grades) for the grades 5-9 or 7-12 subject area extensions

Initial, Emergency COVID-19, or Professional Students with Disabilities (Grades 5-9) Generalist or Content Specialist certificate for the grades 5-9 subject area extension

Initial, Emergency COVID-19, or Professional Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) Generalist or Content Specialist certificate for the grades 7-12 subject area extension

Permanent Special Education certificate for the grades 5-9 or 7-12 subject area extensions

There is no cost for these courses.

These courses meet NYSED’s criteria for extending your NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist certification in alignment with current state guidelines.

For questions about the SWD certification pathway, please visit the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives website: NYSED Department website here.

For questions about the NYSTC SWD Extension Courses, please contact:

Jessica Lattimore at jlattimorertc@gmail.com

Join other dedicated professionals from across the state as we work together to support diverse learners across New York State!