Annotation and Extensions

Annotations and Extensions are offered for students with teacher certification who seek to extend their certification to a new area or to deepen their understanding in their current certification area.

Teacher candidates use the NYS TEACH system to apply for the Initial and Professional annotation and/or extensions and need to pay the fees in effect at the time they apply. New York State Education Department maintains a website with certification requirements: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/

During a teacher candidate’s final semester, information on the application process will be sent via email. Additional support may be obtained by contacting the Nazareth College Teacher Certification Office at (585)389-2592 or 2591, or via e-mail gpotemp2@naz.edu or chill0@naz.edu, or online at www.naz.edu/dept/edu/certification.cfm.

BILINGUAL EXTENSION (scroll down to view course requirements) 
Program Description: This program of study focuses on bilingual education. Students who successfully complete this program will extend their New York State Teacher Certification to allow students to teach in bilingual settings of their original certification. For example, if a teacher is certified at the childhood level, the bilingual extension will extend their certification to include bilingual childhood level teaching.

Scholarship Support: Qualified candidates may be eligible for scholarship funding. Recipients of the ITI scholarship are eligible for additional support through Nazareth College.
ITI Website: www.emsc.nysed.gov/biling/docs/ITIEligibilityRequirementsandApplication_2009-2010.pdf

Admission Requirements:

1. Enrollment in Graduate Teacher Education Certification Program at Nazareth College.
2. Demonstration of Spanish proficiency.

OR

1. Completed approval form
2. Two personal-professional statements as described on the application form: one in English, the second in Spanish
3. One letter of recommendation that must address your commitment to working with English Language Learners in the field of education
4. Proof of teacher certification

Required Course Credits:

• 15 credit hours

Program Director:
Dr. Cindy McPhail
Office: Golisano Academic Center, Room 261
Phone: (585) 389-2607
Fax: (585) 586-2452
Email: cmcphai2@naz.edu


COORDINATOR OF WORK-BASED LEARNING EXTENSION (scroll down to view course requirements) 
Program Description:  This program of study focuses on the management of a multi cultural workforce, with special attention to issues affecting an organization’s human resources.  Students who successfully complete this program will extend their New York State

Teacher Certification:  Coordinator of Work-Based Learning

Admission Requirements:

1. Enrollment in Business and Marketing Education Program at Nazareth College.

OR

1. Completed approval form
2. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the approval form
3. Proof of teacher certification in Business and Marketing Education
4. Letter from employer verifying 600 hours of work

Required Course Credits: 6 credit hours

Program Director:
Ms. Helen Eisenberg
Office: Smyth Hall, Room 147H
Phone: (585) 389-2388
Fax: (585) 389-2940
Email: heisenb2@naz.edu


GIFTED EDUCATION EXTENSION (scroll down to view course requirements)
Program Description: This nine-credit hour graduate level program is designed for certified teachers who are interested in working with students who are gifted and talented, and would like to receive an extension certificate in this area. The program focuses on deepening teachers’ understandings of students with gifts and talents, of designing curriculum and differentiated learning experiences for students with gifts and talents, and of gifted education in the context of school organization and community.

Teachers who successfully complete this program will receive an extension on their New York State Teacher Certification:  Extension in Gifted Education

Admission Requirements:

1. Enrollment in a Master of Science in Education degree program at Nazareth College.

OR

1. Completed approval form
2. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the approval form
3. Proof of teacher certification

Required Education Course Credits: 9 credit hours

Program Director:
Dr. Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie
Office: Golisano Academic Center, Room 271
Phone: (585) 389-2618
Email:  kdaboll9@naz.edu


SEVERE OR MULTIPLE DISABILITIES ANNOTATION (scroll down to view course requirements) 
Program Description:  This program of study focuses on deepening students’ understandings of teaching students with severe or multiple disabilities. Students focus on “Students with Challenging Behaviors,” based on an inclusive strength-based perspective.

Students who successfully complete this program will receive an annotation on their New York State Teacher Certification: Teaching Students with Severe or Multiple Disabilities

 

Admission Requirements:

1. Enrollment in an Inclusive Education Program at Nazareth College.

OR

1. Completed approval form
2. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the approval form
3. Proof of teacher certification in Students with Disabilities

Required Course Credits: 6 credit hours

Students may take these courses as elective credit within the Inclusive Education: Additional Certification, Same Developmental Level Programs and the Inclusive Childhood Education: Professional Certification Program.

Program Director:
Dr. James Black
Office: Golisano Academic Center, Room 201
Phone: (585) 389-2619
Fax: (585) 586-2452
Email: jblack8@naz.edu