Paper application forms for Connecticut educator applications
If you choose to submit a paper application, you must use the appropriate form for your certificate.
First-Time Applicant:
If you are a first-time applicant, or are unsure of your eligibility, submit an ED 170 application using the Connecticut Educator Certification System (C.E.C.S.). In addition, please submit official transcripts, and forms ED 125 and/or ED 126. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Note: Candidates seeking certification for: vocational education, adult education, school business administrator and/or school social work should also apply online or submit form ED 170.
First-Time Applicants from a Connecticut Educator Preparation Program:
If you are a first-time applicant, create an account and apply online on the C.E.C.S. or complete and mail a paper copy of the ED 170A form.
Learn more about the process for first-time applicants here.
Renewing an Initial Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold an initial educator certificate and are applying to renew the initial educator certificate because you have not served under it for sufficient time to advance, renew your certificate in the C.E.C.S. portal or mail us a completed copy of the ED 183 application form.
If you have served under your initial certificate, please also mail form ED 126.
Learn more about renewing an initial educator certificate here.
Initial Educator Certificate to a Provisional Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold an initial educator certificate and are applying for a provisional educator certificate, submit an application to advance your certificate through C.E.C.S. Form ED 126 must be completed by your district(s) and mailed. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Learn more about advancing an initial educator certificate here.
Provisional Educator Certificate to Professional Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold a provisional educator certificate and are applying to advance to a professional educator certificate, submit an application to advance your certificate using C.E.C.S. Form ED 126 must be completed by your district(s) and mailed. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Learn more about advancing an initial educator certificate here.
Renew Professional Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold a professional educator certificate and are applying to renew/continue the professional educator certificate, submit an application to renew your certificate using the C.E.C.S. portal. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 179 by mail.
Learn more about renewing a professional educator certificate here.
Additional Teaching Endorsement:
To request a cross-endorsement, submit an application using C.E.C.S. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Learn more about adding endorsements here.
Duplicate Certificate:
To request a duplicate certificate, including as a result of a name change, submit an application using C.E.C.S. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 187. Note: you may update your name and print out an unofficial copy of your certificate from your account on C.E.C.S.
Coaching Permits:
To apply for a temporary emergency coaching permit, use form ED 186. This form is submitted by school districts making the emergency requests, not applicants.
To apply for a five-year renewable coaching permit, submit an application using C.E.C.S., or complete and mail form ED 185.
Learn more about coaching permits here.