Teaching certificate in New York?

Question

I am a French Language teacher with 10 years of experience worked at various teaching positions in Israel. I have a GreenCard and moved recently to NY. I would like to know how can I get a teaching certificate in NY in order to start working in public schools.

Answer 1

It's so nice to hear you want to continue in the profession!
It should be pretty easy to get information if you contact the NY State Department of Education.

Check out the links below for contacts etc..

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/faq.htm

"# I completed my education in another country. How do I apply for a certificate?

You must complete an Application for Initial/Professional Certificate and $100 fee, accompanied by original credentials of formal schooling (and notarized translations where applicable), verification of required training in the identification and reporting of child abuse and training in school violence prevention and intervention, copies of valid certificates issued by another jurisdiction, and verification of completion of the testing requirement. In order to satisfy the Citizenship Requirement for a Professional (or Permanent certificate) you must be either a U.S. citizen or have USCIS Permanent Residence status. search for specific certification requirements."


"Please note that the Office of Teaching Initiatives can evaluate foreign credentials only for persons seeking State certification. Requests for evaluation of coursework for salary or other purposes should be addressed to the agency or institution most directly involved. "


Also check out this link--

http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do



Good luck to you! :)

Answer 2

How do I get a copy of my New York State Teaching Certificate?