Certification

Philip Eberl Certification Officer peberl@sbu.edu  (716) 375-2367 Plassmann, B10

Pat Riehle Secretary priehle@sbu.edu  (716) 375-2357 Plassmann Hall, B08

The TEACH System 

New York state uses the online TEACH system for teacher certification. 

Before using the TEACH system, we recommend that you read Certification from Start to Finish.

Please read the following information prior to logging into the TEACH system:

• May 2011 Graduates' Information (PDF)
• Directions (PDF)
• FAQ (PDF)
• Fingerprint Application Information (PDF)
• Professional Certification Application Information (PDF)
• SBU Program Codes (PDF) (necessary for using the system)

When you're ready, self-register and login to the TEACH System.

Undergraduate Certification and Endorsement Programs Registered in New York State  

• Childhood Education (1-6)
• Childhood Education & Teaching Students with Disabilities (1-6)
• Childhood Education (1-6) & Early Childhood Education (Birth-2)
• Physical Education (K-12)

• To register for the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations, visit the NYSTCE Website.
• To register for the Praxis Series of Examinations, visit the Praxis Website.
• The New York State Department of Education can be accessed at: www.nysed.gov/tcert/homepage.htm.