On the Program & Instructional Role Form, you will be asked to input your program, endorsement area, and instructional role information. 

• Program Details
  • Provide Relay with the state where you will be teaching and living while enrolled at Relay. 
  • Select your Relay Campus
  • Indicate whether you are a member of any partnering organizations. Please pay special care to the descriptions of these organizations to ensure you answer the question correctly. 
• Relay Teaching Residency (for applicants not in New York), Program Pathway (for applicants in New York)
  • For this section, you will want to know details about your instructional role. Check with your School Leader if you are unsure.
  • Answer questions about your instructional role to provide guidance on how to answer the Residency or Program Pathway questions. 
• Relay Program Outcomes
  • Answer Yes if you plan on pursuing certification/licensure through Relay. 
  • Answer No if you are not planning on pursuing certification/licensure through Relay. 
  • Your response to this question will determine what Program Outcomes you can select. 
• You will be asked what you would like to pursue:

• Relay Program Selection
  • See our Program Offerings on your Location Page for more information about the different programs offered in your state. 
  • Make sure to make a selection for every question that is asked as this will determine the program to which you are applying to. 
  • Your program and instructional role should be aligned (i.e., if you are teaching 2nd grade, you should choose an Elementary program option). If you have been hired and are unsure about your instructional role, please connect with your employer and do not submit the form until you get clarity on what your role is so that it aligns with your program. 
  • You should choose the option that best describes the program you intend to pursue at Relay. Please note that there is no program option that says "Residency", rather an additional question to state if you are pursuing the Relay Teaching Residency track. If you are unsure of what program to select, please confer with your Employer or Prospective Student Advisor.
  • Please carefully consider your certification/licensure area or endorsement selection, as it will determine the course content. Your certification/licensure area or endorsement should align with 1) your instructional role, 2) your certification pathway (the content you select will determine the content course you will be enrolled in), and 3) your program criteria. 
• Your Certification Background
  • Answer the questions related to any previous Educator Preparation Program enrollment, completion and whether or not you are certified to teach. 
• Previously Applied
  • Please indicate if you have previously applied to Relay. 
• Instructional Details
  • Please indicate if you have secured an instructional role that complies with the admissions criteria for your program. 

    • Answer "No" if you have not yet been hired by a District/Network. Please connect with a partner school at your location to solidify a role as soon as possible. 

    • Answer "Yes" if you have already been hired by a District/Network, selecting your District/Network from the drop-down menu when asked, "At which district or network is your school affiliated?" At a minimum, you will need to inform Relay of your district/network information. You may also be required to provide us with details as to the specific school at which you will be teaching. For the question, "At which school will you be working in 2025-26?" type the full name of the school in the box provided. If your school populates in the box, click to add the school to your application. If you are unsure, please leave the section blank.

  • If you answer Yes, you will be prompted to provide information about your District/Network, the specific school at which you will be teaching, as well as the specific grade level and subject that you will be teaching. 

  • Please answer with information about your role to the best of your ability and select "Unknown" if you do not know the information being requested. 

  • If you are new to the teaching profession, your employment and educator career likely both start this upcoming summer (2025). ​​​​​​​