School Administration Certification
This chart is a compilation of common certification scenarios. The chart is only a suggestion and does not guarantee certification through that pathway. We cannot make a true determination on your eligibility until we have received all supporting documentation required for the application.
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| I am a/I have... | Certificate Type | Pathways to Investigate |
|---|---|---|
| Completed a NYS-Approved School Building Leader Program and received a college recommendation for certification. | Initial SBL | Approved Teacher Preparation Program |
| Completed a NYS Approved School District Leader Program and received a college recommendation for certification. | Professional SDL | Approved Teacher Preparation Program |
| Completed a School Building or School District Leader educator program in another state, but do not have three years of experience under that certificate. | Initial SBL or Professional SDL | Completion of a Comparable Program |
| A School Building or School District Leader certificate in another state, and I have three years of experience with ratings of effective or highly effective under that certificate. | Initial SBL or Professional SDL | Endorsement of a Certificate |
| An expired SAS Provisional certificate | Administrator Professional | Individual Evaluation |
| An Initial or Professional SBL | Administrator Professional | SBL to Administrator |
| A Professional SDL | Administrator Professional | SDL to Administrator |
| An Administrator certificate, but wish to work at the Superintendent level | Superintendent Extension | Individual Evaluation |