What are New York State policies on professional development related to civics education?
New York State’s professional development policy stipulates that, starting in 2004, teachers applying for certification and all teachers certified thereafter will have to complete 175 hours of professional development every five years in order to maintain certification. Such professional development hours can be completed under the direction of the local school district, which must establish a professional development plan for educators. For more information, please see the professional development requirement.
