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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. If your certification application is time-sensitive, please submit it before October 29, 2026.

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How do I submit an application online?


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Using the Connecticut Educator Certification System


Log into your Connecticut Educator Certification System (C.E.C.S.) account. If you are applying for a certificate for the first time, click on the apply online button. If you are renewing or advancing an existing certificate, or applying for an additional teaching endorsement, choose the corresponding certificate and make a selection from the drop-down menu.

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