The Orleans/Niagara BOCES Certification Office provides assistance and processes and approves applications of eligible candidate for New York State Certification in the areas of teaching, pupil personnel services, and coaching.

While we are pleased to assist school personnel with certification, please remember that your certification is your responsibility.

Be sure that you know when your certificate expires and what is required to achieve the next level of certification.

New York State Education Department: 1.518.474.3901 / tcert@nysed.gov