How do I add a Subject-Area Extension to my 7-12 Students with Disabilities - Generalist Trans-B Program and Certification Area

1. Why add a subject-area extension to my 7-12 Students with Disabilities - Generalist Trans-B program? 

Teacher candidates in the Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12) Generalist program may pursue a subject-area extension while enrolled or upon program completion. A subject-area extension is required for special education teachers who teach one or more subject areas in a special class in grades 7-12, with some or no students under alternate assessment. To obtain the subject-area extension on a Transitional B certificate, a candidate must demonstrate successful completion of 12 credits in a content area (biology, chemistry, earth science, ELA, general science, languages other than English, mathematics, physics, and social studies) before admission to Relay.  A subject-area extension may be added after admission to Relay. 

The subject area extension annotation requires 12 credits in a content area (biology, chemistry, earth science, ELA, general science, languages other than English, mathematics, physics, and social studies). Cognate credits are not accepted.

2. Advising Support 

If you are interested in adding a subject-area extension, please reach out to your Manager of Student Success to determine and discuss: 

• Whether your current teaching context and setting require a subject-area extension
• Whether you are eligible for a subject-area extension
• How to request a subject area extension if you are eligible 
• If any approval is required from your Prep Program [ex: TFA, NYCTF, EdPrep] (if applicable) 

3. How to request a subject-area extension

Before your office hours appointment, submit a request.  Please use the Area of Study (AOS) Change Form in the Student Support tab of your status page. 

When you reach the items in the screenshot below, make your selections to match the screenshot.

Screenshot: Requesting a Subject Area Extension

In the text box, please indicate which subject area extension(s) you are interested in adding so that the Relay NY certification team can review your transcripts to determine your eligibility. 

4. Ongoing Support 

If you have any questions about submitting your request, about the time it will take to process your request, or any other questions, please feel free to reach out to your academic advisor or the NY Certification Team through [email protected].