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 for an applicant to complete plus reference forms (submitted by 3 applicant selected references), by the deadline. 
• 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.
• After you have created an account access to your account is available at this link: https://masterteacher.submittable.com/
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