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Endorsements are a way to expand the subject areas you're qualified to teach.

If you hold an active Connecticut initial, provisional, or professional educator certificate, you’re eligible to apply for additional endorsements. Locate the right endorsement code for your application

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What are endorsements

Endorsements can be added to a teaching certificate.
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Add Cross-Endorsements

Add endorsements online or by mail.
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Other Academic Endorsements

Find information about endorsements in multiple subjects.
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Administrative Endorsements

Administrative endorsements require a master’s degree and advanced coursework.
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Special Services Endorsements

Special services endorsements are issued on separate certificates and not through cross endorsement.
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Vocational Endorsements

Learn about teaching trade, industrial, health, and occupational subjects.
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Special Education Endorsements

Special education endorsements require additional course work.
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