Education Resources : Teacher Resources

Each jurisdiction approves and regularly reviews educator preparation programs within its borders. Such "approved programs” represent preparation programs that are accepted by the jurisdiction of origin to credential new educators, and many jurisdictions use approved programs as a major factor in granting a credential to those applying from "out of state.”

State requirements for educators coming from another jurisdiction, including whether the requirements vary by experience.

edTPA is a performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system used by teacher preparation programs. Go to edtpa.com to review program policies, register for edTPA, submit a portfolio for scoring, check submission and score reporting dates, and locate additional information for candidates.

Look up an institution of higher education by name, state or accrediting agency.

Provides teaching licensing and certification requirements by state. You will need to sign up on Teach.org, but there is no cost.

National Association of State Directores of Teacher Education and Certification

The NASDTEC Certification Reference Tables provide a summary source of key information categories concerning teacher education and certification in the United States, Canada, and other NASDTEC jurisdictions.

Find the main website for the entity in each jurisdiction that is responsible for certification or licensure.

Each jurisdiction approves and regularly reviews educator preparation programs within its borders. Such "approved programs” represent preparation programs that are accepted by the jurisdiction of origin to credential new educators, and many jurisdictions use approved programs as a major factor in granting a credential to those applying from "out of state.”

The purpose of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) is to serve as a shared ethical guide for future and current educators faced with the complexities of P-12 education. The code establishes principles for ethical best practice, mindfulness, self-reflection and decision-making, setting the groundwork for self-regulation and self-accountability.

Common Core Learning Standards Supplementary Materials for ELA and Mathematics

Information for teacher certification in NYS.

Information about three different types of teacher preparation programs in New York State.

Extensive educator information including TEACH Online System and TEACH Services; Includes the NYS Code of Ethics,

TEACH Online is the database which maintains all records pertaining to your certification as a New York State teacher.

Complete text of the NYS P-12 Common Core Learning Standards.

EngageNY.org is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to support the implementation of key aspects of the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. This is the official web site for current materials and resources related to the Regents Reform Agenda. The agenda includes the implementation of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS), Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (TLE), and Data-Driven Instruction (DDI).