CNY Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Unlock New Opportunities

Forging a New Path To Teacher Certification designed around the needs of school districts, realities of working adults, and the students we all serve.

Driven by Governor Hochul and the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development(OSWD), the Central New York Alternative Teacher Certification Program (CNY ATC) bridges the gap between higher education and regional BOCES in a unified regional effort.

Partnering With Leading Educational Institutions.

• SUNY Cortland
• SUNY Empire State
• Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3)
• Onondaga Cortland Madison (OCM) BOCES
• Tompkins Seneca Tioga (TST) BOCES
• CiTi BOCES

Providing comprehensive support to school district staff working in CNY, helping them earn their New York State teaching certifications while continuing to work full-time.

Committed to Expanding Access

The CNY ATC is committed to expanding access to teacher certification in the region and will be opening applications January 6, 2026. Please click the box and complete the form below to be added to our notification list for future opportunities and updates.

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