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Education Licensure Information for New York

Here is what you need to know.

Become an Educator in New York

American College of Education (ACE) is excited to help you advance your education career in New York. Whether you want to support English language learners or lead a school, we have affordable and flexible programs to help you make it happen.

Teaching in New York

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Per regulatory guidance from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), ACE does not offer initial teacher licensure programs to New York residents.

Leadership in New York

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You could complete ACE’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership or Certificate in Principal Preparation (if you already possess a master’s degree) and apply it to New York’s out-of-state licensure requirements to obtain your School Building Leader initial certificate in New York.  

 

Per NYSED, New York residents who complete an administration program at a college in another state must complete a comparable, approved principal-level school administration program, which includes at least 21 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in school leadership, plus a comparable administrative internship. 

 

ACE’s Certificate in Principal Preparation consists of 21 credit hours, including the internship. Prospective students from New York who apply will be enrolled in a version of the program that includes an additional course to meet NYSED certification requirements, which increases the cost and time to completion of the program from what’s listed on the program’s page. To learn more about the New York version of this certificate, reach out to our Enrollment team at [email protected] or call 800-280-0307, option 2. 

 

After you complete your ACE program, you will need to take the following steps: 

  1. Submit an application and fee for an Initial certificate via TEACH Online Services 
  2. Provide official transcripts for an evaluation 
  3. Register for and take the required certification exam for School Building Leader 

 

For the most current information about becoming a school leader in New York, please check the NYSED website.

English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement in New York

You could complete ACE’s M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners or Certificate in Teaching English Learners and apply it to New York’s requirements to add an English to Speakers of Other Languages endorsement to your New York license. 

You must satisfy additional requirements, including: 

  • Holding a valid Initial, Professional or Permanent New York State classroom teaching certificate 
  • Providing official transcripts documenting all applicable coursework from an approved ESL educator preparation program 

For the most current information on this endorsement in New York, please check the NYSED website. 

Please note: Completion of an ACE program does not guarantee eligibility for licensure or certification in New York. Requirements are determined by the NYSED and evaluated on an individual basis.

Have Questions?

Our Enrollment Counselors can guide you through the steps and requirements needed to earn an educator certification or endorsement in New York. Email [email protected] or call 800-280-0307, option 2 to contact our Enrollment team. 

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