If your Initial Certificate is scheduled to expire within the next six months, and you know you will not meet the requirements for Professional Certification, you may be interested in applying for the Initial Reissuance Certificate. You will apply for the Initial Reissuance by logging into your TEACH account, clicking on Apply for a Certificate and following the instructions given, selecting "Initial Reissuance (First)" for the Certificate Type.
NYSED is currently issuing five-year Initial Reissuance Certificates.
For more information regarding the Initial Reissuance Certificates, including valid conditions, exceptions and directions to apply, please visit NYSED’s guidance page: Initial Reissuance.