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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The Talent Office has responsibility and oversight for the review and continuing approval of educator preparation programs in Connecticut preparing candidates for state certification.
Public comments and testimonies on proposed certification regulations.
Public hearings regarding proposed certification changes.
Recognition programs demonstrate respect for educators. Meaningful, thoughtful educator appreciation programs is about valuing efforts and having respect for who educators are and what educators do while giving students, districts and school communities public recognition and a sense of pride. The Talent Office is proud to be a part of the following state and national recognition efforts.
Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (#102) Cross-Endorsement
Resources for Increasing Educator Diversity Plan Creation, Revision, and Implementation
CSDE and REL websites and documents providing tools for increasing educator diversity.
School Paraprofessional Advisory Council
School paraprofessional advisory council reports, agendas and minutes
Resources to help schools develop plans for ensuring students' safety and security
Secondary School Science Cross-Endorsements
Secondary science cross-endorsements assessment requirements by endorsement code.
Secondary Subjects Cross-Endorsements
Secondary subjects cross-endorsements assessment requirements by endorsement code.
CSDE identified shortage areas and incentives to teach in these content areas.
The following endorsements are classified as special services: Speech and Language Pathologist (#061), School Counselor (#068, School Psychologist (#070), School Social Worker (#071), School Nurse-Teacher (#072), School Dental Hygienist-Teacher (#073).
Home page of the State Department of Education's Talent Office
Teacher Education And Mentoring (TEAM) Program
The TEAM Program is a two-year induction program for new teachers that includes mentorship and professional development support that new educators need to be successful. Learning to teach is a developmental process that begins during preservice and continues throughout a teacher’s career.