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 a Time Extension of the Initial Certificate. You will apply for the Time Extension by logging into your TEACH account, clicking on Apply for a Time Extension and following the instructions given.
NYSED is currently issuing three-year time extensions, starting from the certificate expiration date.
For more information regarding Time Extensions and Initial Reissuance Certificates, including valid conditions, exceptions and directions to apply, please visit NYSED for Time Extension Information.
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