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Connecticut provides fully licensed educators a path to certification based on where they’re already certified. To learn about our state's certification requirements and apply, please select the right option for you:

The February 2025 Cert Alert outlines the changes to certification levels and elementary endorsements effective July 1, 2025. Please access the Cert Alert to learn more about the ten-year Initial Educator Certification, changes to educator certification levels (Initial and Professional), new Professional Educator Certification requirements, and the new grade span for elementary endorsements.

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Learn more and apply if you are fully certified in AL, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA or WI
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Learn about certification in CT and how to apply if you are from any other other U.S. state or territory.