Teacher Certification
Prior to a student’s final semester at Medaille College, a meeting is held for students who are expected to complete program requirements and apply for a teaching certificate. The meeting outlines the procedure for applying for both New York State and Province of Ontario teaching certificates.
Fingerprinting
All student teachers applying for the New York State Teaching Certificate are required to be fingerprinted. More »
Details concerning the process can be found at the New York State Teacher Certification web site.
New York State Teacher Certification Process
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Teacher Certification Forms
Guidelines for New York State Certification (PDF)
Information for the New York State Teacher Certification Process (PDF)
NYS Recommendation Form Instructions
NYS Recommendation Form (PDF)
Guidelines for Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) (PDF)
Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Application/Instructions (PDF)
Student Teaching
Overview
Certification
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Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
OSTC Policies and Procedures (PDF)
Refocus for Success
Schedules
Handbook (PDF)
Placement Information
Preparing for the Student Teaching Experience (PDF)
Prerequisites
Top Reasons Students Can Be Certified to Teach (PDF)
Timetable
College Supervisors
Overview
Forms for College Supervisors
Frequently Asked Questions
Associate Teachers
Overview
Forms for Associate Teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerpoint Presentations
Student Teaching Placement Information
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Email: stuteach@medaille.edu
Phone: (716) 631-1061
Fax: (716) 932-2611