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Click on the links below to find useful sites that assist with questions about employment, fingerprinting and certification.
Applicants for Certification to apply online for certification or fingerprint clearance, and check the status of applications, documents and test results received.
Applicants for Fingerprint Clearance to apply online for fingerprint clearance and check status of fingerprint clearance.
Public Schools to obtain application status updates on current or potential employees and submit requests for fingerprint clearance for prospective employees.
New York State Colleges/Universities to submit recommendations for certification program completers online and track the certification status of students. 
Fingerprinting Process from Start to Finish (online submission)
TEACH is an online application and database system that enables:
This section provides information on New York State certification, which is required for all teachers, administrators, teaching assistants, and pupil personnel professionals employed in the State's public schools.
On this site you'll find up-to-date registration and testing information, test preparation materials, and services that enable you to register and obtain your unofficial test results online.
"The mission of the Personnel Department is to provide a full range of human resource management services for Dutchess County departments and employees, and to administer the New York State Civil Service Law for the County and all municipalities within the County including towns, villages, cities, schools, Dutchess Community College, and all special districts such as libraries and fire districts."