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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.



When can I apply to renew or upgrade a certificate?


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Timelines for renewing teaching certificates in CT


If you are renewing a certificate, you may submit an application within six months of the expiration of your current certificate. It is recommended that you apply at least four to six weeks prior to the expiration date to allow time for processing the application. If you are advancing your certificate to a higher level, you may apply as soon as you meet the criteria for the higher certificate.

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