Human Resources

Regional Certification Office

This office is authorized by the Office of Teaching of the New York State Education Department to evaluate and recommend certification for all areas of the professional service with the exception of the following: School District Administrator, occupational education services, bilingual education, teaching English as a Second Language, teaching assistant licenses, and credentials from another country.

Professional employees referred by participating districts, and members of the general public receive prompt responses to questions concerning certification status.

Please be aware that much of the information requested by those who contact the Regional Certification Office is available on the web:

• TEACH Online Services
  Users can apply for teacher certification and fingerprint clearance, pay application fees, check status of certificate applications and fingerprint clearance, and more.
   
• Search for Certification Requirements
  This online search tool allows you to identify the specific requirements you must meet for any given certificate.
   
• Office of Teaching Initiatives
  This office issues certificates, develops teaching policy, and provides supportive services for teachers, schools, and the public.
   
• New York State Teacher Certification Examinations
  Schedules, registration information, preparation guides, and much more.

The Regional Certification Office is also able to assist and advise school districts on problems concerning the employment of non-certified teachers. Information concerning changes in certification regulations is disseminated to participating school districts, and workshops can be presented in local school districts upon request.

NOTE: If you are seeking a way to be fingerprinted for certification purposes, please call 396-2337 to have a fingerprinting packet mailed to you, or come to the Nassau BOCES HR office to pick up a packet.
More information about fingerprinting

Contact:
Barbara Meskill
Regional Certification Officer
Nassau BOCES Administrative Center
71 Clinton Road
PO Box 9195
Garden City, NY 11530

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