Connecticut State Department of Education

Becoming Certified in Connecticut

In-State Educators

• Eligibility based on Educator Preparation Program
• Eligibility based on Experience
• Becoming a Vocational Educator

Out-of-State Educators

• Eligibility based on Educator Preparation Program
• Eligibility Based on Teaching Experience
• Interstate Agreement
• Assessment Exemptions
• Accepting Out-of-State Assessments
• Assessment Deferral
• Foreign Credentials