Certification

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• Certificate Types

  Learn about the eligibility for certification types - Initial, Interim, Provisional and Professional

• Certificate Upgrade for Connecticut Certified Educators

  Advancing your certification: from Initial to Provisional Educator Certificate / Provisional to Professional Educator Certificate

• Certificate/Permit Fees

  Fees for Connecticut Educator Certificates and Permits

• Certification Guides and Fact Sheets

  Whether you are just starting out in your career in education or are a veteran educator moving to Connecticut from another state, these guides will answer some of your questions about the process and requirements for obtaining and maintaining an educator certification in Connecticut.

• Certification Regulations

  Learn more about the Connecticut educator certification regulations

• Certification Resources for Districts

  Certification guides, reference material, forms and procedures for school districts and LEAs.

• Charter Oak College Exams

  Charter Oak State College offers CLEP, DANTES and other examinations in a variety of subject areas.

• Coaches

  Step-by-step instructions for coaching permit applications

• 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

• Coaching Permit Renewal

  Step-by-step instructions for renewal of a coaching permit

• Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (#165) Cross-Endorsement

  Coursework and assessment requirements for the special education cross-endorsement.

• Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers

  The Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers is a set of principles which the teaching profession expects its members to honor and follow.

• Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS)

  For expedited processing please use our online certification system to apply for, renew, or update certifications.

• Contact Us

  Contact information for the Bureau of certification: phone, fax, email and physical mailing address.

• 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.