Initial Reissuance

Introduction

This guide provides New York State educators with clear, step-by-step instructions on how to renew their Initial teaching certificates using the TEACH system. It is designed to ensure you understand all reissuance requirements and necessary documentation for a smooth certification process.

Eligibility for First Initial Reissuance

 For the First Reissuance of an Initial certificate, educators must meet all requirements for the Professional certificate except the education AND/OR experience requirements.

Eligibility for School Building Leader First and Second Initial Reissuance

 To renew your school building leader Initial Certificate, you must NOT have three years of acceptable educational leadership experience with one year of mentored experience. Please note that there is not an education requirement for Professional School Building Leader certification.

Eligibility for Second Initial Reissuance

For the second Initial Reissuance, educators must meet all requirements for the Professional certificate except the education OR experience requirements. Applicants must have met either the education or experience requirement and have not met both requirements.

Important Information to Note

• Applications will not be accepted more than six months before the expiration of the certificate.
• Educators must apply and pay for the Initial Reissuance application through their TEACH account in order to have their attestation reviewed. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Initial Reissuance certificate within your TEACH account, please visit the applying for a Certificate page at: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/apply.html 

• Educators must submit the Attestation Form found on our Initial Reissuance page to [e-mail] where they will attest that they have not met the education AND/OR experience requirements for the Professional certificate.

Additional Resources and Support

For detailed information and assistance, visit the New York State Education Department's Initial Reissuance page at https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/reissue.html.

If you have questions or need further help with your application, contact the support team here: https://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/contact.html