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How would it work to transfer my certification and everything?
I'm currently a 15 year old in high school in NYC. I want to go to a college out-of-state (Mass) but want to return to my home city and state when I finish and have my degree and certifications in teaching high school history/humanities.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Joshua !
New York State does not pre-approve credentials from other states. You would have to submit a full application and it would be evaluated at the time. It would be an evaluation of your education from the Massachusetts college and your experience teaching in another state, too. So it's not a matter of "transferring", it would be a matter of somehow being approved by the New York State Office of Teaching Initiatives thinking your Massachusetts study, credential and work meets the standards of the New York State system. And that would be at the time you apply.
That would be a six year stay at college out of state (Masters Degree level) and getting your teaching credential there, too, because you took the Massachusetts course of study.
The New York State application process consists of applying online, having fingerprints done, your official transcripts of all the colleges you've attended, and copies of all out of state certifications. The best way to find out the chances of being approved or how close a Massachusetts path would be to a New York path would be to call the Office of Teaching Initiative in New York and ask what the probability is. This is information you'll want to obtain directly from the New York end.
Discover all the exact information and do not give up. You may like Massachusetts and decide to stay there longer than your six years in college. In any case, do find out what New York has to say and that will help you decide what to do. You can call the Office of Teaching Initiatives which is in Albany. Their phone number is (518) 474-3901.
It's really great that you have a lot of time to figure it all out now. Many times we set plans and have to modify them or go with them and deal with the matter at the time they are completed. It's okay to change plans or go with your original plan but you will need the information that will make it work best for you and your career.
I hope this was helpful and I wish you all the best !
New York State does not pre-approve credentials from other states. You would have to submit a full application and it would be evaluated at the time. It would be an evaluation of your education from the Massachusetts college and your experience teaching in another state, too. So it's not a matter of "transferring", it would be a matter of somehow being approved by the New York State Office of Teaching Initiatives thinking your Massachusetts study, credential and work meets the standards of the New York State system. And that would be at the time you apply.
That would be a six year stay at college out of state (Masters Degree level) and getting your teaching credential there, too, because you took the Massachusetts course of study.
The New York State application process consists of applying online, having fingerprints done, your official transcripts of all the colleges you've attended, and copies of all out of state certifications. The best way to find out the chances of being approved or how close a Massachusetts path would be to a New York path would be to call the Office of Teaching Initiative in New York and ask what the probability is. This is information you'll want to obtain directly from the New York end.
Discover all the exact information and do not give up. You may like Massachusetts and decide to stay there longer than your six years in college. In any case, do find out what New York has to say and that will help you decide what to do. You can call the Office of Teaching Initiatives which is in Albany. Their phone number is (518) 474-3901.
It's really great that you have a lot of time to figure it all out now. Many times we set plans and have to modify them or go with them and deal with the matter at the time they are completed. It's okay to change plans or go with your original plan but you will need the information that will make it work best for you and your career.
I hope this was helpful and I wish you all the best !
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Susan’s Answer
Hello Joshua,
Many students study in different states or relocate later. Once you complete your teaching degree, you'll have your transcripts. These are records of your college grades and graduation status, which are essential for job applications. Nowadays, everything is online, so these transcripts are requested and sent to the school where you're applying to teach. Each state typically requires a standard test for teaching, so even if you studied in New York, you'll need to take this test.
Since you're still in high school, consider asking teachers who graduated recently, within the last five years. They've likely experienced this process and can guide you. You can also schedule a meeting with your principal or assistant principal, as they're knowledgeable about the hiring process. Additionally, a local college admissions office can provide helpful information.
Many students study in different states or relocate later. Once you complete your teaching degree, you'll have your transcripts. These are records of your college grades and graduation status, which are essential for job applications. Nowadays, everything is online, so these transcripts are requested and sent to the school where you're applying to teach. Each state typically requires a standard test for teaching, so even if you studied in New York, you'll need to take this test.
Since you're still in high school, consider asking teachers who graduated recently, within the last five years. They've likely experienced this process and can guide you. You can also schedule a meeting with your principal or assistant principal, as they're knowledgeable about the hiring process. Additionally, a local college admissions office can provide helpful information.
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Genevieve’s Answer
Hi there! Once you've graduated from university with the relevant credits/courses, you will be eligible to take the teaching certification tests in any state you choose. There is also something called "interstate reciprocity" which allows you to transfer your teacher certifications from one state to another.
https://www.nystce.nesinc.com/
https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html
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