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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Submit to New York State Master Teacher Program Application (Cohort 2026)

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 K-12 counselor, each applicant completes and submits five forms by the deadline;

  • The NYSMTP will review the Part 1 submissions within 48 - 72 hours, excluding weekends, holidays and other days when businesses or schools are closed. 
  • The last day to begin your application (submit Part 1 of the cohort 2026 application) is May 19, 2026.  
  • The deadline for a complete application to  the New York State Master Teacher Program as a K-12 teacher or K-12 counselor is Thursday May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm.  
  • The applicant completes and submits Parts 2 through 5 and takes a Praxis exam accepted for application by the deadline above, and   
  • Each of the three required reference submits their reference to the online application platform by the deadline above.  

NYSMTP Application's five forms:

        Part 1 provides a preliminary eligibility review for application.  (The 'Submit' button below takes you to Part 1)

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

        Part 2 asks applicants about current position, professional activities and Praxis exam. 

        Part 3 contains writing prompts focusing on each of the knowledge domains as described on our website.

        Part 4 asks for reference contact information. (Each reference submits their individual form by the deadline).

        Part 5 asks applicants to upload their most recent annual evaluation and their unofficial transcripts. 

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.  

*The NYSMTP will review the Part 1 submissions within 48 - 72 hours, excluding weekends, holidays and other days when businesses or schools are closed. If the information provided in Part 1 meets the NYSMTP eligibility requirements as posted on our website, Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5, will be accessible on your Submittable account. 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/

After the application deadline, all applications are reviewed for completeness and eligibility. Applicants who have submitted a complete and eligible application will be notified if they have been selected for a finalist interview after the application review period. (The specific timeline will be communicated to applicants per application cycle.) 

Applicants are strongly to review information in the FAQ section of the program web website, https://www.suny.edu/masterteacher/about/faqs/.

If you have questions, please message the New York State Master Teacher Program, through the application's messaging (Submittable) platform, not by email. 

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.   

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