Transitional B Expansion Program

Teachers College has received funding from the Booth Ferris Foundation to pilot an expansion of our Transitional B Programs, including the following programs.

Bilingual/Bicultural Education

Intellectual Disabilities/Autism

English Education

Mathematics Education

Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics)

Teaching of Social Studies

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

At TC, Transitional B Programs are designed for individuals who have experience working with youth and/or deep content experience. Examples include; 

• Formal teaching experience (independent schools, charter schools or international schools, para professional or teaching assistant)
• Informal teaching experience (after school programs, Americorps youth programs, camp counselor, tutoring)
• Industry experience that demonstrates content knowledge (working in labs or other work that requires regular use of content knowledge.)

In the first summer of the program, the following certification requirements must be met:

• New York City Public Schools and New York State Education Department fingerprinting (NYCPS prints can be transferred to NYSED for free)
• Take and pass all required certification exams
• Take all required certification workshops
• Apply and pay for NYSED Transitional B Certification 

Students must also engage in the following during the first summer:

• Intensive Summer Institute throughout the Summer Sessions A and B that includes a minimum of 200 clock hours
• Field work throughout the Summer at a minimum of 40 hours
• Academic Program coursework. Students typically take 1 to 3 academic program courses over the summer.
• Apply for and secure a full time teaching position that will begin in September.

Additional supports

• In the 2026-2027 year, students admitted to these programs will receive additional financial support for certification and transportation costs.

To determine whether you are a good match for the Transitional B program, please reach out to Academic Program Faculty for the program that you are seeking admission.