Approved Non-Public School Educators Seeking CT Certification
If you are a private or non-public school educator in the State of Connecticut, you can apply for certification based on your experience.
Read more about Connecticut’s two-tier certificate continuum and review the types of certificates issued by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Applying for Certification
Applications for certification can be completed online using the Connecticut Educator Certification System (C.E.C.S.) or with a paper-based ED 170 application.
All applicants must submit an official undergraduate transcript.
- Paper-based official transcript(s) with the degree and conferral date noted on the transcript can be mailed to the Bureau of Certification. Transcripts must be sealed in the envelope to be considered official.
- Electronic transcripts can be sent directly from the university to teacher.etranscript@ct.gov.
A statement of professional experience using the ED 126 form must be completed and signed by the superintendent, executive director, or school administrator verifying your experience.
Application Submission
Mail all required documents to the address noted at the top of each form.
Emailed or faxed paper-based applications and forms with signatures cannot be accepted.
Connecticut Certification Tests
As a non-public school educator applying for certification based on experience, you may be subject to Connecticut certification tests.
Transcripts
Due to the large volume of e-transcripts the Bureau of Certification receives daily, e-transcripts may occasionally expire before they are processed into your file. If possible, please submit a paper-based official transcript in a sealed envelope for review to avoid resubmission.
Laws and Regulations
Read more about the laws and regulations surrounding non-public teachers.
Timelines
Applications are processed in the order received, typically within 4–6 weeks of submission. To avoid delays, applicants are encouraged to submit all requested documents in a timely manner. Processing may take longer during peak months (April–October).