Resources
How to get fingerprinted to access NYC DOE schools and certification.
Please refer to the attached document for instructions on how to forward your fingerprint and background clearance from the NYC Department of Education to your TEACH account.
- Additionally, you can find a copy of the OSPRA 104 form in the “Printable Forms” section, which is used to forward this information.
- Please note that you will need to create an HR Account portal in order to upload the completed form.
Application for Admission to Wagner College
Declaration/Change of Major for Dual Major in Education
- May be submitted as early as second semester of the Freshman year, though candidates must hold a 3.0 GPA. Declaring a dual major in education by the second semester of sophomore year is recommended for several reasons, including eligibility for scholarships and effective degree planning.
Declaration/Change of Minor in Education
- May be submitted as early as second semester of the Freshman year, though candidates must hold a 3.0 GPA. Declaring a major in education by the second semester of sophomore year is recommended to ensure effective degree planning.
Graduation Application Forms (scroll to Graduation Applications, Undergraduate)
- As with all programs, students must apply formally to graduate through the Registrar’s office. Check with the Registrar for deadlines.
Application for Admission to Graduate Studies
- Application processes to enter graduate programs include two distinct admissions processes. Students must first complete all admissions paperwork, including sending official transcripts, before files are sent to the department for consideration. After a program interview, recommendations for acceptance are forwarded back to Admissions. Accepted students then receive letters from Admissions inviting them to accept their offer of admission.
- As with all programs, students must apply formally to graduate through the Registrar’s office. Check with the Registrar for deadlines.
Education Department IRB Application
- Use this document to guide your development of your IRB.
- The Thesis Manual provides an overview of the thesis process, including descriptions of your responsibilities as a graduate student in carrying out your project successfully.
Wagner Education IRB Project Status Form
- Please complete this form to document completion of your project or to request an extension
Certification Process Overview
The certification process is not automatic. After completing your program, the Education Department will recommend you for certification if you meet all the program requirements. Once recommended, you can apply to the State to request the issuance of your certificate.
Registration in the New York State TEACH system
- Refer to the sample TEACH Application Form
Recommendation Process
A week after graduation, the Education Department recommends graduates who have met the requirements for certification. You will be recommended for the certifications for which you qualify, provided you meet the following conditions:
- Completion of all program requirements, including coursework and any required professional experiences (e.g., field observations and clinical placements)
- Successful completion of all State-required workshops.
- A minimum GPA with no grades lower than a B in education courses
State Certification Requirements
Once the Education Department recommends you for certification, you may apply for your certificates at any time. When applying, the State system will automatically verify that you have met the following requirements:
- Passing scores on all required tests for the certification you’re applying for.
- Fingerprint and background clearance must be reported in your TEACH account.
- If these have not been reported and were completed through the NYC Department of Education’s PETS nomination process, you will need to forward them to your TEACH account.
- Complete and submit the OSPRA 104 form to HR Connect. A printable copy of the form can be found in the “Printable Forms” section. Be sure to follow the instructions provided on the form.
- Completion of all required workshops posted to your TEACH account.
For Certification Questions
If you have any questions, please contact our certification officer, Ms. Maria Montaperto, at maria.montaperto@wagner.edu.
For technical issues with the State’s certification system, you can call the help desk at 518-486-6041. For other certification-related questions, please call 518-474-3901.
The certification and reciprocity process from New York to other states is not automatic. Go directly to the state website in which you are applying for a detailed summary of their teacher certification processes. Please see the following links to the tri-state area Department of Education websites:
Regulations vary from state to state.
Included below are three videos to help foster candidate success in the edTPA process and ongoing learning.
Kodak Playtouch Video Camera and Tripod Tutorial
How to cut/edit video using MAC iMovie (focus on first 6 minutes of video)
How to cut/edit video using Microsoft Windows (focus on first 2 minutes of video)
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As a service to our students and alumni, we email job opportunities through a list serve. If you would like to be added to this email list, please email education@wagner.edu
Effective November 1, 2022, All students must complete required course and program workshops through an approved New York State Education Department provider.
- The Office of Teaching Initiatives will no longer accept PDF certificates submissions.
Required Workshops for Education Program & New York State Certification
Students must complete the following three workshops for the education program and New York State certification in New York State.
Click on the workshop link below for training details and a listing of approved providers.
- Updated Child Abuse – Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention (S.A.V.E.)
Updated Child Abuse Workshop Requirement
The New York State Education Department has recently implemented a policy requiring individuals to retake the Child Abuse Identification and Reporting workshop, even if they have previously completed the training. This updated requirement includes coverage of maltreatment and neglect, ensuring that all individuals stay current with the latest information and regulations regarding child abuse recognition and reporting.
- To verify if you have completed the updated training, check the title in your TEACH account. Navigate to the Account Information page under the Workshops section.
- The updated version will appear as “Child Abuse – New Program.” If you see any other title, it means you have completed the outdated workshop and will need to retake the training.
Workshop Documentation (Certificate of Completion)
Once you complete a workshop, you will receive a certificate of completion via email or an email confirmation from TEACH.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The certificate sent via email is for your records only and cannot be used as proof of completion.
- The approved state provider will electronically report your completion to the Office of Teaching Initiatives within four weeks to be posted on your TEACH account.
- For the Updated Child Abuse workshop only: If the certificate is not posted on your TEACH account, temporarily refer to the email with the certificate and follow the instructions provided to submit it to TEACH.
- You can track the status of your completion by checking your TEACH account. Go to the Account Information page under the Workshops section.
- Once posted, your completion will be verified, and you will officially receive credit for the workshop completion.
- Make sure the information you provide to the workshop provider (e.g., social security number, date of birth, full name) matches exactly with what’s in your TEACH account. Any discrepancies will delay processing. If you’re unsure, contact the provider to confirm they have the correct information.
The New York City Department of Education currently offers the updated Child Abuse workshop at no cost. Please follow the instructions below to access the provider:
- Click on the link provided in the email.
- Once on the state site, select “Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Providers” (see below).
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and navigate to page 4.
- Click on “New York City Department of Education.”
New York City Department of Education
- 65 Court Street, Rm. 506
Brooklyn, NY 11201 - 718-935-3008
- https://nyc.teacherssupportnetwork.com/NYSWorkshops.do
- 65 Court Street, Rm. 506
- When prompted, click “OK” to leave the state site.
- Even if it shows “Currently Under Construction,” click on the “Mandated Reporter Resource Center” link.
- Register to sign up for the workshops. After creating your account, you’ll be able to add workshops to your profile.
- Click on the workshop to begin each training session.
Key Points to Remember:
- Workshop Completion Deadline: All workshops must be completed through an approved provider, by the end of your first education course and posted on TEACH account to receive credit.
- Curriculum & Advising: Review the curriculum summary sheet on our website and consult your advisor to stay on track.
- Taskstream Upload: Upload workshop certificates of completion to Taskstream under the “Workshop Certificates” program.
If you have any questions, please email Education Department Certification Officer, Maria Montaperto at maria.montaperto@wagner.edu.
Our ongoing collaborations with community partners continues to be a success.
We established a literacy lab partnership with a local public school- Supporting the training of teacher candidates and providing the school with the opportunity to have teacher candidates working closely with literacy coaches and educators/staff in 1-2-1 and small group instruction.
Chancellor Banks visited Wagner to be the main speaker at a Teacher Resilience Event spearheaded by research from Dr. Washington.
Curriculum mapping efforts continue to be underway to provide community leaders and faculty opportunities to engage in important discussions related to current needs, program practices, and innovation supported by evidence- based practices.
Upcoming
100 Principals from D31 are set to visit Wagner in 2024. The goal is to host and formalize a Principal Coffee Meeting once a semester to engage in discussions related to schools and university partnerships, leadership workshops, and gain additional information related to teacher candidates’ impact in the community as well as employment rates.
A chess championship, with over 150 middle schoolers, will take place at Wagner in 2024
- Field Observation/Clinical Internship form: (Information and Time sheet)
- Student Teaching forms: (Student Teacher and Cooperating Teacher Information and Time sheet)
Link and Printable Introduction to Taskstream – Student Training
Link and Printable Introduction to Taskstream – Cooperating Teacher /Supervisor Training
Link and Printable Taskstream – Clinical Student Teacher/Mentorship Training
Link and Printable Taskstream – Residency Clinical Internship Training
Link and Printable Introduction to Taskstream – Faculty Training
Student Teacher/Mentorship and Cooperating Teacher Information Form – SAMPLE
Student Teacher/Mentorship Time Sheet Form – SAMPLE