TITLE

Individual Evaluation (Transcript Evaluation)

HISTORY

More than 60 years.

MOTIVATION

To address the teacher shortage by enabling candidates who have not completed a state-approved teacher education program to establish eligibility for an initial teaching certificate.

GRADE LEVELS AND/OR SUBJECT AREAS COVERED

All

WHO OPERATES

State Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER PROGRAM

Baccalaureate degree.

Applicants submit an application, fee, and official transcripts of collegiate-level study for evaluation.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The applicant must fulfill academic, pedagogical, and examination requirements for an initial certificate. These requirements are comparable to those completed by graduates of registered teacher preparation programs.

If there are deficiencies in the transcript, the applicant is informed and must complete those requirements before a certificate is issued.

Evaluation is conducted and certificates issued by the Office of Teaching of the New York State Education Department.

The individual must complete an approved two clock-hour course on the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment and an approved two-hour workshop on school violence prevention and intervention.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

Varies by certificate title.

WHO EVALUATES

Staff in the Office of Teaching Initiatives or Regional Certification Offices.

LENGTH OF TIME

N/A.