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What does your New York TEACH status mean?

Choose the exact status shown in TEACH. We’ll explain who needs to act, whether an official priority-review route may apply and what to do next.

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Choose the exact status shown in TEACH. We’ll explain what it means, who needs to act and the next official step. Your TEACH answers stay in this tab.

Source
NYSED and New York City Public Schools
Checked
August 31, 2026

Need to check? Open TEACH Online Services in a new tab, find the exact status in your application table, then come back.

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Submitted applications

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This page routes the exact statuses listed above. If TEACH shows different wording, use NYSED’s guidance and contact route rather than choosing the closest phrase.

Only NYSED can decide whether an application is complete or issue a certificate. TeachPassport cannot expedite a review or interpret silence as approval or denial.

Official sources

TeachPassport will check these sources again by September 7, 2026

New York State Education DepartmentTEACH Online ServicesNew York State Education Department, Office of Teaching InitiativesHow do I know if my application has been evaluated?New York State Education DepartmentExpedited Service RequestsNew York City Public Schools2026-2027 School Year CalendarNew York City Public SchoolsApplication and Hiring ProcessNew York City Public SchoolsSubmit a requestNew York State Education DepartmentOffice of Teaching Initiatives Contact InformationNew York State Education DepartmentCertification Start to FinishNew York State Education DepartmentSearch Certification Requirements and Certificate HoldersNew York State Education DepartmentCertification Verification/Letters of StandingNew York State Education DepartmentRecord Search Request