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How do I apply for teacher certification?

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Your application process and forms


Please click on the appropriate link to access the right application process and forms for you: 

Teachers
  • New
  • Connecticut-certified
  • From a charter, private, or non-public school
  • From states participating in the enhanced reciprocity program
  • From all other states and territories
  • From other countries
  • Vocational-technical

Special services educators

  • From Connecticut
  • From enhanced reciprocity states
  • From all other states and territories
  • From other countries

Coaches

  • New
  • Renewal
  • Certified teacher

Administrators

  • From Connecticut
  • From states participating in the enhanced reciprocity program
  • From all other states and territories
  • From other countries

 

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