Connecticut Troops to Teachers Program
Connecticut Troops to Teachers is a program for all service members and veterans to receive assistance in transitioning to a career in teaching.
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Connecticut is proud of its dedicated and innovative educators, and is eager to attract new teachers and other educational professionals to our schools. Whether you are a student in an educator preparation program, a veteran educator coming from another state, or a Connecticut teacher seeking a new certificate, we hope this page answers your questions.
Certificate Renewal for Connecticut Certified Educators
Renewing your certification: step-by-step instructions for required documentation and payment
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
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.
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 State College offers CLEP, DANTES and other examinations in a variety of subject areas.
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
Step-by-step instructions for renewal of a coaching permit
Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform (CEEDAR)
CEEDAR tools and documents for EPPs and districts.
Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Grant
A collaborated effort with pilot higher education institutions, CCSU and SCSU, to analyze and reform teacher preparation curricula to ensure training in evidence-based practices in literacy (reading and writing), culturally responsive teaching and clinical experiences.