Our primary goal is to provide qualified and certified teachers for employment in the State's public schools. We issue certificates, develop teaching policy, and provide supportive services for teachers, schools, and the public.

• Teaching in New York
  Find information about teaching in New York State: Its diverse geographic regions, colleges that prepare teachers, links to job banks, and more.
   
• Certification
  Find out how to become certified to teach in New York State.
   
• Resources - Educators
  Find information of interest to practicing teachers and school administrators: Professional Standards and Practices Board, mentoring, employment guidelines, and more.
   
• Resources - Public
  Find information on the certification status of your child's teacher, filing a moral character complaint, statistical data, and more.
   
• Teacher Showcase
  Discover some of New York State's outstanding teachers whose achievements are celebrated in this section.
   
• Fingerprinting
  Find information about fingerprinting, who is required to be fingerprinted, and more.