2. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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/teac h/login.html http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teac h/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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.edudoddk@newpaltz.edubohanl@newpaltz.edu Art Education: Sicklesk@newpaltz.eduSicklesk@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.cunningd@newpaltz.edu 5. Document: In Order To Document Your Fingerprints On Campus SUNY NEW PALTZ SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: FINGERPRINT PROCESS ASSISTANCE MODULE

10. 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