This series provides information on recipients of all varieties of teaching certificates issued by the Education Department. These include certificates entitling the licensee to hold administrative positions in schools as well as to teach. A great variety of teaching certificates were issued based on years of teacher training, previous general education, and examination results.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Teacher Education and Certification
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
This series consists of seven subseries of reports of examinations held to determine the qualifications of applicants for several kinds of teaching certificates. Different kinds of certificates were issued based on various combinations of general education, specialized pedogogical training, prior teaching experience, and examination results. The records are organized into seven subseries, each of which is described in detail below.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Examinations and Inspections Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of 34 rolls of microfilm of teacher certification cards that provide summary information about individuals certified to teach in New York State. Information provided includes name; date of birth; gender; social security number; college(s); degrees; date awarded; type (permanent or provisional); field; issuance date; where sent; and date sent. The cards (both active and inactive) are filed alphabetically by last name of teacher in four massive rotating card file "drums."
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Office of the Professions
Access Restrictions
Microfilm is restricted due to fragility. Use with assistance of archivist.