The New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) are required for all candidates seeking licensure in the State. The NYSTCE series consists of many different tests assessing skills and abilities necessary for teachers. The Passbook® for the Content Specialty Test in Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides hundreds of multiple-choice questions in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming certification exam, including but not limited to: understanding the effects of hearing loss; language and literacy development; student assessment; and other related areas.