Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the New York State Office of Teaching Initiatives website to learn about the available certificates, the requirements for each, and the pathways to certification.

No. All applications must be submitted electronically using the New York State TEACH Online Services website

No.  The Regional Certificate Office does not have the authority to issue certificates. Your actual certificate will be issued by the New York State Office of Teaching Initiatives. All evaluations made by a Regional Certification Office are pending approval by NYS.

Most assistance can be provided via the telephone.  Monroe One BOCES certification office can be reached at 585-383-2208. The office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  You will be informed if there is a need to schedule an appointment.

The Regional Certification Office cannot perform informal evaluations.  You must submit your application on the TEACH Online Services website and select the option to have your application reviewed by the BOCES Regional Certification Office.  Evaluations are not done by appointment; they are completed in the order in which the application and supporting documentation are received by the Certification Office.

You must hold a New York State certificate to be employed in a New York State public school.
Information for Applicants From Other States

New York State requires registered holders of Professional certificates and Level III Teaching Assistant certificates to complete 100 hours of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) during the registration period.
More information on Registration and CTLE requirements

If you hold a valid teaching, administrative, or pupil personnel certificate, you are not required to obtain a temporary coaching license from New York State.  Non-teacher coaches must have an offer of employment to qualify for a temporary coaching license.
Guidelines for coaching Requirements