CertBridge
New York State (NYS) Teacher Certificate Advisor
Turn your out-of-state or foreign teaching credential into an NYS certificate.
Built on official NYSED rules — find your pathway, get the document checklist and application steps.
From background to pathway, in one line.
The rule engine is grounded in NYSED's official documents. Every rule carries a confidence marker, and inferred items prompt you to verify with NYSED OTI.
Find your pathway
Four gate-question scenarios — ask your background first, then match an official NYSED pathway. No guessing.
Document checklist
Exams, workshops, fingerprints, GPA — per pathway, with exemptions called out.
Credential parsing
Upload transcripts and certificates; reference them in chat without retyping.
Encrypted profile
Profile fields are encrypted at rest. Delete your account and everything is wiped in one click.
Three steps to your pathway plan.
- 01
Tell us your background
Fill the profile or just chat — tell me your certificates and teaching experience.
- 02
Advisor picks the pathway
Once the gate questions are answered, you'll see which Initial / Professional pathway fits.
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Get docs and steps
A checklist of exams, workshops, and files you still need, with official NYSED links.