We are delighted that you are interested in joining the New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP) our professional network of outstanding, experienced educational professionals, K-12 classroom teachers and K-12 counselors, dedicated to professional growth and development and to providing the most innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment for their students.
Selected Master Teachers and Master Counselors engage in NYSMTP professional learning opportunities that are co-created by network members and their SUNY counterparts. The professional learning program is grounded in the local context and designed with local expertise to address challenges and provide new opportunities for students.
The NYS Master Teachers and Master Counselors are selected by a rigorous, multi-step application process. Please review the document What Does Being a NYS Master Teacher and Master Counselor Entail? prior to beginning your application. Selected applicants commit to engaging in a minimum number of NYSMTP-Professional Development activities in addition to their district and state requirements, agree to a four-year commitment, and are eligible for annual stipends of $15,000, totaling $60,000.
Please know that only complete applications submitted by the deadline are reviewed for admission. Past applicants have found recommendations require the most time; please plan accordingly so that all the required application materials are submitted by the application deadline.
The NYSMTP staff is committed to helping you navigate the application process. If after reviewing the information on this website, you have additional questions, email the staff at masterteacherprogram@suny.edu. Due to the great interest in the NYSMTP, please allow 24-48 hours for a response to your email.
You must apply to the region in which you work. No exceptions will be made.
Please see the District and BOCES lists 2022-2023 in the Additional Documents section below if you are unsure of the region in which your school is located
See the information in the Master Teacher Participation Requirements, What Does Being a Master Teacher or Master Counselor Entail?
…do I have to re-do my entire application?
All applicants are required to create a new application ID and file. If you are re-applying you must also create a new ID. There are questions on the application for you to indicate if you have already sent official transcripts and your Praxis score.
…do I have to write a new personal statement and get new recommendations?
We regularly revise the writing prompts so these components must be submitted new for each application cycle. Recommenders do not upload a letter. The recommendation is a short questionnaire to be completed that will be sent to the individuals you identify in the recommendations section of your online application.
…can I get feedback on a past application?
We do provide an opportunity for feedback about your application if you are considering submitting for the next round of admissions. We won't be able to discuss specific details of your application, but if you are interested, please email masterteacherprogram@suny.edu and a staff member will get in touch with you about the feedback process.
The application deadline is Friday, January 26, 2024, 10:59pm.
The NYS Master Teacher Program is dedicated to ensuring that all Master Teachers and Master Counselors have a strong knowledge of disciplines related to their preparation and training. The Screening Committee reviews Praxis exam scores in addition to all application materials. A top score does not guarantee selection for a finalist interview nor does a low score automatically remove the applicant from the selection process.
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The NYS Master Teacher Program application requires one of the Praxis® Subject Assessments that is listed on the 2022-2023 Praxis Exam Guide for Counselors and 2022-2023 Praxis Exam Guide for Teachers below. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they take an exam accepted for application for the counselor or for the teacher application. Information on what is covered on specific exams can be found using the preparation materials section on the ETS website.
We suggest that technology and engineering teachers take either the Computer Science or Math Content Knowledge Exam. The NYS Master Teacher Program seeks to reward, support, and retain teachers with a strong knowledge of mathematics or science; therefore, the list of accepted Praxis exams are exclusively content, not pedagogy exams.
Visit http://www.ets.org/praxis to register for the Praxis exam. Download an exam guide to help in your preparation. Be sure to list the New York State Master Teacher Program as a score recipient using our state/agency code 7780. It is the applicant’s responsibility to take the Praxis exam by the application deadline.
All applicants must take the exam by the required deadline for the application cycle. You may submit the online application prior to taking the exam. When registering for the exam, be sure to list the New York State Master Teacher Program as a score recipient using our state/agency code 7780. It is the applicant’s responsibility to take the Praxis exam by the application deadline, and to ensure that the NYSMTP is a score recipient.
Your Praxis exam score is one of many components considered in your NYS Master Teacher Program application. Throughout the online application, candidates are encouraged to share specific examples of their mastery of and goals for growth for each of the knowledge domains. Please note that a score within your subject's range does not guarantee selection for a finalist interview or selection as a NYS Master Teacher or NYS Master Counselor.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact the NYS Master Teacher Program office at masterteacherprogram@suny.edu.
