THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234
OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Anne Schiano - Assistant Director
Curriculum, Instruction, and Instructional Technology Team
Room 320 EB
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-5922; FAX: (518) 473-4884
Certification at the Middle Level
There are a variety of Certification types for teacher candidates interested in teaching at the Middle Level. These include:
¨ Middle Grades Generalist Grades 5-9
¨ Students with Disabilities Grades 5-9 Generalist
¨ Specialized content area certificates for grades 5-9
¨ Specialized content area certificates for grades 7-12
¨ Specialized content area certificates for Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12
¨ Specialized content area certificate extensions for grades 5-6 and 7-9
¨ Specialized content area certificates for all grades
The New York State Education Department – Office of Teaching Initiatives has an interactive website that offers extensive information on certification requirements and pathways to certification. Visit these sites for detailed information about how to obtain a Middle Level Certificate.
Related Links:
Office of Teaching Initiatives: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/index.html
Certification Requirements: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
Pathways to Certification: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/pathways.htm