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Additional Certification Information
The following are additional tests and workshops that you need to complete in order to be certified to teach upon completion of the MAT Program in June. You must complete these workshops and tests and submit proof of completion to Cecilia. Failure to complete these workshops and tests will prevent you from getting New York State Teaching Certification.
Fingerprinting
In order to teach in the public schools all students must be fingerprinted. You must have this done by August 31st (before you go into the public schools in September). Fingerprinting packets are included in your registration folders. If you need another one please see Cecilia.
Go to www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ospra/ for information on fingerprinting (such as where to get it done). If you do not find the information you need at this address you can contact the Dutchess County BOCES (845-486-4800) or the Ulster County BOCES (845-255-8989) for more information.
Tests for Certification
(COMPLETE THESE TESTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)
You are required by New York State to pass the following exams in order to be certified to teach:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST)
- Content Specialty Test (CST)
- Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills Written (ATSW)
For information on these tests as well as location and registering instructions go to www.nystce.nesinc.com. Please submit your completed test scores to Program Administrator, Cecilia Maple.
Preparation guides for the above tests can be found at: www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_viewSG_opener.asp
Required Workshops
Another requirement for NYS Certification is the completion of two required workshops on Violence Prevention in the Classroom and Child Abuse Identification. These workshops can be done online for a small fee at the following addresses (go to these addreses and click on "distance learning providers" to be taken to a list of online providers). These workshops must be completed BEFORE June and the certificates of completion must be submitted to Cecilia.
Child Abuse Identification Workshop Information:
www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/ca.htm
Violence Prevention Workshop Information:
www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/save.htm
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