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Earn an Additional Certification to Support Special Student Populations

The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is offering opportunities for qualified aspiring and current NYCDOE teachers to work towards an additional certification in Bilingual Education, English to Speakers of Other Languages, or Students with Disabilities (SwD) Grades 7-12 Generalist at a significantly discounted rate.

Express Interest in the NYC Specialized Teacher Enhancement Pathway (NYC STEP) Program!

NYC STEP will take place during the 2019-20 school year and will have two cohorts: Bilingual Extension and Secondary Special Education.

Express interest in opportunities to Earn Certification Extensions and Support your Multilingual Learners

Learn more about three programs designed for teachers to earn an additional certification or extension to more effectively support their multilingual learners

Lesson Plan: Disability Rights are Civil Rights

In Anticipation of the Disability Pride Parade, and the related visual art contest for students, build meaningful conversations and a lesson plan around disability in your classroom.