Certification

The Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification recommends SUNY Potsdam Teacher Education graduates to the New York State Department of Education for teacher certification after they have completed an approved teacher preparation program.

The Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification also verifies program completion for graduates applying for out-of-state certification and serves as a resource for a variety of teacher certification related topics.

Links to Important Information

General Exam Overview:

• Certification Exam Requirements PowerPoint
• Certification Exam Requirements Video
• Certification Process and Requirements PowerPoint
• Certification Process and Requirements Video

Certification Exam Preparation

• Teacher Candidates Learning Center (TCLC)
• Brightspace Course

NYS TEACH Online System

• TEACH System and Reporting Problems to TEACH

Helpful Videos

• Certification Application Process for Initial Certification
• Certification Application Process for Professional Certification

Types of Certification:

• Initial Certification
• Professional Certification
• Additional Certificates
• Time Extensions

Applying for Certification:

• Authorization Form
• Certification Exams (NYSTCE)
• Program Codes and Application Instructions

Additional Certification Information:

• Teaching in Other States

Teacher Certification Assistance

Amy Guiney, Director
Certification Officer
111 Satterlee Hall
Potsdam, NY 
Phone: (315) 267-3450