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Teacher of the Year Ceremony

Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same. 


Will Connecticut accept my current teacher certification?

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Enhanced Reciprocity Program

Connecticut’s enhanced reciprocity program streamlines the certification process for fully licensed educators, special services teachers, and administrators from:

 

  • Delaware
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • Maryland
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Puerto Rico
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington, DC

This lets you apply for at least a three-year initial certificate in the closest comparable endorsement area.

 

Please note that we may require additional evaluation for administration, integrated early childhood, and special education certification holders.

 

Educators from Enhanced Reciprocity States