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