New York State Teacher Certification Requirements

1. Science
   A 4-credit laboratory science course.
   
   
2. Foreign Language (American Sign Language is acceptable)
   
   1. Two semesters at Level I and II (e.g. Spanish I and II - 6 credits)
      or
   2. Two different languages (e.g. Spanish I and American Sign Language I - 6 credits)
      or
   3. One semester of Level III or above (e.g. Spanish III or above - 3 credits)
      or
   4. Requirement can be waived with a passing grade on High School Regents.

Assessment Points

Assessment Point 1: Admissions: INDUCTION

1. High School GPA > 3.0
2. High School SAT > 1000
3. Adelphi GPA > 2.75

Assessment Point 2: Knowledge and Disposition: EXPLORATION
To be included in Portfolio:

1. Philosophy of Education (from 0836-307)
2. Autobiography (from 0836-304)
3. Assessment Case Study (from 0836-306)

Assessment Point 3: Field Performance Benchmarks: SYNTHESIS
Field performance benchmarks will be required in all methods courses. Students will choose a minimum of two samples each of a lesson plan, a unit of study, and performance evaluation.

To be included in Portfolio:

1. Two Lesson Plans
2. Two Units of Study
3. Two Performance Evaluations
4. Capstone and Reflective Letter (from 0807-825)

To be included in student's file:

1. Passing score on:
   1. L.A.S.T.
   2. ATS-W
   3. C.S.T.

All exams must be passed prior to internship or student teaching.

Assessment Point 4: Student Teaching Benchmarks: REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
To be included in Portfolio:

1. Pathwise Performance Criteria

To be included in student's file:

1. Clearance for Graduation
2. Recommendation to SED