Current NY Teachers...

• • Individuals who already hold a teaching certificate may pursue an additional certificate in computer science by meeting specific computer science coursework.

  • "The content core shall be at least a total of 12 semester hours that provides a knowledge base for assisting students in understanding the following concepts: Algorithms and programming; Computing systems; Data and analysis; Impacts of computing; and Networks and the internet."

  • NY SED's website also states: "During the 12 semester hours of computer science coursework, candidates must also learn... how to code for accessibility. They must also learn... how computers can be used in educational settings to meet the needs of all learners..."

  • There is currently no certification exam for computer science, but one may be required in the future.

New Teacher...

• • An individual may pursue a bachelor’s degree or master's degree in an approved educator preparation program leading to an initial certificate in computer science.

  • So far, there are 6 approved programs in New York state -- Siena College, Hunter College, Clarkson University, St Joseph's. NYU, & Manhattanville.

Career Changer...

• • Individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree or higher and also have had three or more years of experience working in a position that requires the skills of a computer scientist would need to complete specific pedagogical coursework.

  • "18 semester hours of coursework that includes study in each of the following subjects: human development and learning..., teaching students with disabilities and special health-care needs..., teaching literacy skills..., curriculum, instruction, and assessment..., [and] foundations of education."

  • There is currently no certification exam for computer science, but one may be required in the future.

Requirements:

• Employed within the five years immediately preceding September 1, 2022, as the teacher of record for a computer science course in a New York State public school or BOCES.

• Must have had and continue to maintain a permanent or professional certificate in another certification area.

• Application for a statement of continued eligibility must be filed with NYSED on or before September 1, 2022.

Duration:

• May continue to teach computer science courses in only that one district, school or boces.

• Valid for ten years from the date the statement of continued eligibility is issued.

• To elongate the period of eligibility a teacher should consider delaying the application until the summer of 2022.