The Dutchess BOCES Certification Office is currently available to assist professional and prospective employees referred by our participating districts, as well as residents of Dutchess County.
You may reach out to this office with any certification questions you have and we will do our best to assist you.
Contact Information for Dutchess BOCES
Vanessa Sotomayor
Dutchess BOCES RCO
845-486-4800 x2217
Contact information for the Office of Teaching Initiatives
NY State Education Department
Office of Teaching Initiatives. Room 5N EB
89 Washington, Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-3901
(Always be sure to include identifying information: Date of Birth and last 4 digits of SS# in documentation you send to State Ed.)