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Are there teacher preparation programs available nights and weekends?
Connecticut has approved "alternative route to certification" programs so you can go to classes nights and weekends to become a K-12 teacher or an education specialist.
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How can I become a teacher?
Connecticut has great schools and resources to help students, career-changers, military veterans, and people skilled in a trade or occupation become teachers.
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What are the requirements for becoming a teacher in Connecticut?
People who want to become teachers graduate from an approved program and pass a test to show they know a subject well enough to teach it.
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What programs are available to assist me to become an educator in Connecticut?
A new teacher apprenticeship program which will provide more investment in the paraeducator program and expand existing high school grow-your-own programs.
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Where can I read about the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers?
Connecticut teachers and educators are held to a high standard of ethics and professional standards.
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Which teaching jobs are in high demand?
Connecticut needs teachers for many specialties, especially in STEM, bilingual, and special education.
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Where can I get help paying for college?
There are five different types of financial aid that can help you to become a teacher.
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Will I need to take a college entrance exam to become a teacher?
People who want to become a teacher take a college entrance exam to help the school understand your education needs.
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Which universities offer approved teacher training programs?
More than a dozen colleges and universities provide educator preparation programs approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
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Where can I go to school to become a teacher?
Connecticut’s State Board of Education has approved nearly 20 college and alternative programs you can attend to prepare for your career.
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What is a career in teaching really like?
Get the inside scoop on a career in teaching and learn about the grades or topics you’d like to teach.
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How do I apply for my first teaching certificate?
We make it easy for you to apply online or by mail to get your Connecticut teacher certification.
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Do teachers and administrators have a code of ethics?
Read Connecticut’s Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers to better understand our state's high ethical standards.
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