Certification

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• Customer Service Guidelines

  To provide prompt and effective customer service, the Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification has established the following guidelines.

• Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC)

  Information, Subcommittees, Recommendations, Minutes, and Agendas for the Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC).

• Educator Preparation Programs

  Information about the educator preparation programs in CT.

• Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) and Programs in Connecticut

  Educator preparation providers (EPP) and programs that are currently approved by the Connecticut State Board of Education.

• Elementary and Early Childhood Cross-Endorsements

  Elementary and Early Childhood Cross-Endorsements: Elementary, 1-6 (305), Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Birth-Kindergarten (112), Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Nursery-K – Elem. 1-3 (113)

• Endorsement Codes

  Numeric list of all educator endorsements.

• 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.

• Foreign Language Cross-Endorsements

• 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.

• 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.

• I Completed an Educator Preparation Program and Applying for Certification

  Step-by-step certification application process for completers of a Connecticut educator preparation program.

• I Want to Become a Certified Educator

• In-State Educators

  Certification renewal, upgrade or adding credentials for Connecticut certified educators.

• Intermediate Administration or Supervision #092

  The requirements, regulations and upgrade path for the Intermediate Administration or Supervision endorsement (092).

• Interstate Flexibility and CT Reciprocity