Unlock New Opportunities
The Central New York Alternative Teacher Certification Program (CNY ATC) is a fully grant-funded program that offers an innovative pathway to NYS Initial Teacher Certification. It is designed for individuals that have at least 40 college credits and are currently working in classroom settings.
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 to combat the teacher shortage in CNY.
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
- Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (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.
