Post on 11-Dec-2015
SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONFINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
All students must apply for fingerprint clearance upon entry into an Education program and have them
processed and documented before Fieldwork Observations.
Even if you have been fingerprinted elsewhere before,
you must apply to have your fingerprints cleared by OSPRA through your TEACH Account. There are no
exceptions to this requirement.
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
You Will Need To:
1. Self Register
2. Apply
3. Get Fingerprinted
4. Check Status
5. Document
There Are 5 Steps To The Fingerprint Process For Students Seeking Their First Initial Certificate.
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
Start by creating a Login Account with NYSED by
clicking on “Self-Register” in Step 1 at the following site:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/login.html
You will need to use your newly created TEACH
Account to apply for your teaching certificate later, so
please record your Username and Password and keep them in a safe, accessible place.
1. Self-Register
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
1. Log in 2. Click the “TEACH On-Line Services” tab 3. From the menu of options under “Fingerprint Links,” choose:
“Submit Application for Fingerprint Clearance,” and follow the instructions.
4. When the application asks if you have been fingerprinted by NYCBOE and mentions the OSPRA 104 form, check "No" unless you have worked for the Board of Education in New York City.
5. Under “Reason for Fingerprinting” choose “Teacher Certification.” Check “No” for needing fingerprint cards, if you plan to use LiveScan.
6. Choose the “Credit Card” rather than the “Coupon” payment option. 7. At the end of the application, you will pay the OSPRA processing fee via credit card. When the screen states that your payment has been received (their version of a receipt), copy that page and save it.
2. Apply: Once Your TEACH Account Has Been Created
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
We offer LiveScan fingerprinting at the University Police Station, call 845-257-2222 to make your
LiveScan appointment with them. You must bring proof of your fingerprint application
from your TEACH Account along with a $20.00 processing fee in cash to UP. Here’s how to bring
proof:
1. Log into your TEACH Account, go to "Account Information"
2. Then highlight "Fingerprinting" in the blue box 3. Then click on "GO" and print the page.
*If you have been fingerprinted before, then give
OSPRA 48 hours to locate them in the system. If they are not found, you will need to get new prints done
again.
3. Get Fingerprinted
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/University Police is located at
1 Hawk Drive Service Building #100
South Entrance
When your TEACH Account verifies receipt of your fingerprints, it will say:
"Fingerprint Information: Your DCJS and FBI results
have been received."
*If there are any problems, a message will be sent to you indicating what needs to be cleared up regarding
your background check.
4. Check Status
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
• Copy your fingerprint verification from your TEACH Account with your Account Information at the top
• Copy it into an email and put “Fingerprints” and your name in the subject line• Send this message to your department secretary, so that it will be documented
on your transcript BEFORE you start Fieldwork Observations.
Elementary: doddk@newpaltz.edu Secondary: bohanl@newpaltz.eduArt Education: Sicklesk@newpaltz.edu
• After the Introduction to Student Teaching Meeting (one year prior to Student Teaching), be sure to send a copy of your fingerprint verification to cunningd@newpaltz.edu also.
5. Document: In Order To Document Your Fingerprints On Campus
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE
If You Have Any Questions About This Process, Please Check:
• www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ospra/
• http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ospra/fpprocess.html
• http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/faqfin.html
SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE