New York Teaching Assistant Level III Certificate Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Teaching Assistant Level III Certificate in New York: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

100

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

Free

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • NYSED-approved CTLE sponsor courses and workshops
  • University coursework from NYSED-approved sponsor
  • School district-sponsored professional development

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • Level III Teaching Assistant certificate holders are subject to the same CTLE requirement as classroom teachers
  • 100 CTLE clock hours required per 5-year registration period
  • At least 15 of the 100 hours must be in language acquisition
  • Must register every 5 years through TEACH online system

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 100 hours needed.

Professional Learning Board

Best price

Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.

Price / hour

$5.85

Est. total (100 hrs)

$585

States approved

9

Visit Professional Learning Board

How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 100 hours, submit your renewal application through the New YorkDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to New York Renewal Portal

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