Contacts and Applications for MEd Partnerships

For a side-by-side breakdown of the programs and a recording of the webinar with both SUNY and Gratz representatives, please visit http://www.teachcoalition.org/mastersprograms 

Below is the contact information for each institution, as well as the links to apply and learn more.

1. 1. SUNY (For NYS schools. Tuition reimbursement available only to NYS residents that teach in NYS nonpublic schools): 
      1. Application: https://applynow.sunyempire.edu/account/register?r=https://applynow.sunyempire.edu/portal/apply_empire
         1. Register an account then choose “Teach NYS (Orthodox Union)” from the drop down list in the application section referring to partnerships. 
      2. More information: https://lit.sunyempire.edu/graduate-studies/graduate-degrees/education-programs/med-curriculum-and-instruction/
      3. Evan Reese, M.S., Outreach & Advisement Coordinator, The School for Graduate Studies
         1. Evan.Reese@esc.edu
         2. Phone: (518) 587-2100, ext. 2904
   2. Gratz College (For NYS schools and Teach Coalition schools in all other states):
      1. Application Process:
         • Create an account: https://gratz.mycampus-app.com/app?svcid=highered#login/apply
         • After your account is created and you are logged into the system, click my application at the top and then start.
         • Your classification is MEd (for the regular master’s degree) or MSEd (for special education)
         • Please refer to the academic calendar for upcoming terms and start dates
         • If you do not have a middle name, please put N/A or none
         • Under current employer, please write in the name of the member school you teach for
         • Choose yes for the question regarding a partnership organization, and then choose Teach Coalition
         • Choose the application form from the dropdown and fill out all relevant information
         • Continue through the steps and when you arrive at the payment section, use the code GRATZSPECIAL to waive the fee.
      2. More information: https://www.gratz.edu/academics/program/education/med
      3. Adrienne Nolan, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
         1.  anolan@gratz.edu
         2. Phone: 215-635-7300 ext. 128
   3. Touro University (for Teach NYS member school teachers only).
      1. Teachers MUST go through Rabbi Lichtman to apply, other they forfeit the partnership discount.
      2. Teachers cannot apply on their own through the Touro website to obtain partnership benefits. Teachers must connect with Rabbi Lichtman in order to apply.
      3. Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Lichtman, Director of Graduate Jewish Education/Special Education
         1. jeff.lichtman@touro.edu
         2. 646.565.6115
      4. More information: https://gse.touro.edu/academics/masters-programs/
   4. Maalot College (for Teach NYS member schools teachers only).
      1. Exploratory call with advisors is free, and to pursue their full advisory, transcript creation, and connection to undergrad programs services is $540, reflecting a 10% discount for Teach NYS teachers.
      2. Reach out to maalot@nevey.org with the subject line “Teach NYS Inquiry” to reach the advisors and access the partnership program.

If you decide to apply and enroll, please let your school administrators know you’re participating.