Welcome to the New York State Master Teacher Program Application.

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.

In January of 2022, Governor Hochul announced the expansion of the NYS Master Teacher Program to create a cohort of K-12 counselors and to encourage more K-12 teachers with CTE certificates related to STEM careers projected to be in high demand to apply.

The NYS Master Teachers and Master Counselors are selected by a rigorous, multi-step application process which includes an online application (5 parts) and if selected, a finalist interview full day. Please review the document on the https://www.suny.edu/masterteacher/ website called; "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.

• To apply to the New York State Master Teacher Program as a K-12 teacher or counselor, there are five forms to complete by the deadline of January 26, 2024 at 10:59pm. More information about this is in the Guideline dropdown (below). 
• You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit these forms. We strongly recommend using a personal or non-school email address to avoid SPAM filters. You will not be able to change your email login once your account is created.
• You can save a draft as you work through the forms if you would like to finish filling out the forms at a later date. Access to your account is available via https://masterteacher.submittable.com/

Please be sure to check your Submittable account regularly for NYSMTP Application updates and information.

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• Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and the NYS Master Teacher Program, and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.

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