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The Connecticut State Department of Education is adopting a new cloud-based certification application portal to replace the current Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). The official launch date of the new CECS is November 10, 2026. Please be advised that CECS will be completely offline from Thursday, October 29, 2026, to November 10, 2026, as we prepare to launch the new certification system.



How do I check the status of an application I’ve already submitted?


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Status updates for CT educator applications


Log into your Connecticut Educator Certification System (C.E.C.S.) account. Click on the “Check Status/Pay Now” button. In the status column, it will indicate one of the following:

 

  • Submitted: Waiting First Review - the application has been received and assigned to a consultant but has not yet been reviewed.
  • Reviewed: Missing Credentials - the application has been reviewed and additional documentation and/or fees are needed to determine eligibility. A status letter has been sent via email, and you can also view the status letter online.
  • Waiting Review - this means additional documentation and/or fees have been received, and the file is pending further review.

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