Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Contact Information

License Application Status

Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications; your name will be added immediately when your license number is issued. You may also contact:

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Speech-Language Pathology Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 270
Fax: 518-402-5354
E-mail: opunit3@mail.nysed.gov

Please provide your name, social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.

Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs

If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 300
Fax: 518-486-2966
E-mail: comped@mail.nysed.gov

Practice Issues

For answers to questions concerning practice issues or continuing education requirements, contact:

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
State Board for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 100
Fax: 518-486-4846
E-mail: speechbd@mail.nysed.gov

Professional Misconduct and Discipline

Professional misconduct by licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists is investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Discipline. Complaints of misconduct should be made to the Office of Professional Discipline, New York State Education Department Office of the Professions. You may call that office at 1-800-442-8106.

General Customer Service

Telephone hours are from 8:30am to 4:45 pm, Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817
TDD/TTY: 518-473-1426
Fax: 518-474-1449
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov

Employment Opportunities in New York City Department of Education

Immediate employment opportunities are available with the New York City Department of Education in the area of bilingual speech. Licensed speech-language pathologists who do not hold school certification should review new regulatory provisions approved by the Board of Regents in July, 2005. Experience gained in non-school settings may be given to bilingual speech providers. Additional information on opportunities or scholarship assistance can be obtained by contacting the New York City Department of Education: http://schools.nyc.gov/teachnyc/