No. The NYC Teaching Collaborative is an alternative certification program for individuals without the required academic background in education to become certified to teach. If you have a current or expired teaching certification (in any U.S. state or territory, including New York State), you will not be eligible to apply to any NYCDOE alternative certification program.
If you have an expired New York State certification, here are some ways that you can learn more about your next steps through the NY State Education Department:
- See if there is helpful information for you on the State's Certification FAQ page: Teacher Certification Topics A-Z
- Reach out to the Certification Office via the Teacher Certification Email Contact Form
- Call the Certification Office: (518) 474-3901