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 24, 2025 at 4:59pm. 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.

  • Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
  • 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.

Technical Questions?

Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.

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Submit to New York State Master Teacher Program Application (Cohort 2025)

Thank you for your interest in the New York State Master Teacher Program.
To apply to the New York State Master Teacher Program as a K-12 teacher or counselor, there are five forms to complete;
 

  • New York State Master Teacher Program  Application - Part 1 of 5 confirms eligibility for application.  (The 'Submit' button above takes you to Part 1)

If eligibility from Part 1 is confirmed, Parts 2 - 5 will become visible in your Submittable account.*
 

  • New York State Master Teacher Program Application - Part 2 of 5 asks applicants  about current position, professional activities and Praxis exam. 
  • New York State Master Teacher Program Application - Part 3 of 5 asks applicants about their education history. Applicants will upload unofficial transcripts in this part. 
  • New York State Master Teacher Program Application - Part 4 of 5 asks for reference contact information.
  • New York State Master Teacher Program Application - Part 5 of 5 contains Writing prompts focusing on each of the knowledge domains as described on our website.



 You will receive messages from the application platform and the New York State Master Teacher Program, we encourage you to mark the following email address as a safe sender in your inbox; masterteacherprogram@suny.edu


 Once the '1. New York State Master Teacher Program Application - Part 1 of 5' form is submitted, you will receive an automated message that confirms that the form was successfully submitted. Submission of this form does NOT confirm eligibility status. Please be sure to check your Submittable account regularly for NYSMTP Application updates and information. Access to your account is available via https://masterteacher.submittable.com/
 

IMPORTANT: Do not re-access your application account through the 'Start your application' button. This will create another account and you will start a duplicate application. Duplicate applications will not be reviewed and duplicate applications cannot be combined.


   *The NYSMTP will review the Part 1 submissions within 48 - 72 hours. If the information provided in Part 1 satisfies the NYSMTP eligibility requirements as posted on our website, access to Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5, will be accessible on your Submittable account.
 

We look forward to receiving your application and are here to support you through your application.
   --NYSMTP Staff