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Educator Preparation Statutory Requirements
Teacher Preparation Statutory Requirements Updated July 12, 2017
Guide to Assessments for Educator Certification in Connecticut
Applicants seeking certification in Connecticut generally must pass one or more of the following assessments depending on the endorsement areas sought. Applicants should apply for certification and submit all requested documentation to determine specific testing requirements.
Professional Development Task Force 2016-17
The task force was created to study professional development and in-service training requirements for educators.
Increasing Educator Diversity (IED) Policy Oversight Council
Advise the Commissioner of Education on ways to encourage minority middle and secondary school students to attend institutions of higher education and enter teacher preparation programs, recruit minority students attending institutions of higher education to enroll in teacher preparation programs and pursue teaching careers, recruit and retain minority teachers in Connecticut schools, recruit minority teachers from other states to teach in Connecticut schools, and recruit minority professionals in other fields to enter teaching.
Coaching Permit First Time Issuance
A coach (regardless of coaching assignment) of intramural or interscholastic athletics in kindergarten through grade 12 is required to hold a permit
Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS)
For expedited processing please use our online certification system to apply for, renew, or update certifications.
Foreign Credentials - Approved Evaluation Agencies
If you completed any post-secondary education outside of the United States, you must have your credentials evaluated by an agency currently approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education and meet current certification requirements, including coursework and assessments.
General Certification Application Information and Forms
In order to ensure timely processing of your application, please carefully read the instructions below to ensure you submit the required documentation and payment.
The following endorsements are classified as administrative: Intermediate Administration or Supervision (#092), Superintendent of Schools (#093), Reading and Language Arts Consultant (#097), School Business Administration (#085), Department Chairperson (#105)
Cross Endorsements and Adding an Additional Endorsement
Learn more about adding an endorsement to your certification. Step by step instructions for the application process for a cross endorsement, administrative, adult education and special services.
Additional Certification Actions
Step-by-step instructions on updating your contact information in the certification database and requesting a duplicate certificate
Listing and description of the vocational endorsements at the Connecticut Technical and Education Career System (CTECS) and in comprehensive high schools
Out-of-State Certified Administrators
Certification process for certified administrators coming from out-of-state.
Out-of-State Certified Teachers
Certification process for certified teachers coming from out-of-state.