Becoming a certified teacher in NYS requires you to complete several requirements, including, but not limited to, passing your NYS Teacher Certification Exams. Candidates for Transitional B certificates must:
- Create a TEACH account.
- Receive a recommendation from the graduate university that they currently attend.
- This will be uploaded directly to your TEACH account by staff at your university.
- Ensure that your fingerprints are on file with the NYS Education Department by completing the OSPRA 104 form.
- Please note that if you completed the OSPRA 104 form prior to creating your TEACH account, the state may not have received the form and you must resubmit.
- Please note that it takes approximately 2-3 weeks for your fingerprints to appear on your TEACH account
- Complete the Dignity for Students Act (DASA), SAVE, and Mandated Reporter trainings.
If you have completed all of these steps and your Transitional B still has not been issued, please contact the NYS Education Department to inquire.
Once all of these requirements are met, you can expect to receive your Transitional B certificate within 1-2 weeks.
When you receive your Transitional B in your TEACH account, please take a screenshot of your certification status and upload it. In the screenshot, be sure to include your full name as well as the date the certification was issued.