As the State Education Agency, the New York State Education Department’s mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. Charter schools are part of the work ...

The New York State Education Department does not issue substitute teaching certificates. Substitute teachers fall into one of the three following categories. Substitute teachers with a valid teaching ...

DTSDE Tenets of Effective School Systems and Practices Tenet 1 – Systems and Organization: Effective schools establish school-wide systems and structures that promote continuous improvement and ...

Nurse assistants (or nurse aides) are unlicensed New York State-certified individuals who play an integral role on the healthcare team in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes).

Some certificates include a work experience requirement. The work experience requirement varies across the different types of certificates. The following links provide information on the work ...

This chart is a compilation of common certification scenarios. The chart is only a suggestion and does not guarantee certification through that pathway. We cannot make a true determination on your ...

Valid for life (unless revoked for cause by NYSED) If you have never held a New York State Teaching Assistant Certificate, you must start by pursuing the Initial TA Certificate. EXCEPTION: If you have ...

In November 2023, the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures were presented to the Board of Regents. This was an unprecedented effort that brought together student voices ...

Reporters and education writers may contact the Office of Communications by email or phone at: ...

Remote Instruction and its Delivery under Emergency Conditions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ...

For all types of complaints concerning colleges and universities in New York State, the first course of action must be to try to resolve the complaint directly with the administration of the college ...

The community schools strategy transforms a school into a place where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy ...