Certification

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• Public Hearings

  Public hearings regarding proposed certification changes.

• Endorsement Codes

  Numeric list of all educator endorsements.

• Out-of-State Certified Administrators

  Certification process for certified administrators coming from out-of-state.

• Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12 (#102) Cross-Endorsement

• In-State Educators

  Certification renewal, upgrade or adding credentials for Connecticut certified educators.

• Out-of-State Certified Teachers

  Certification process for certified teachers coming from out-of-state.

• Out-of-State Special Service Providers

  Certification process for certified special service providers coming from out-of-state.

• Customer Service Guidelines

  To provide prompt and effective customer service, the Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification has established the following guidelines.

• Coaching Permit First Time Issuance

  A coach (regardless of coaching assignment) of intramural or interscholastic athletics in kindergarten through grade 12 is required to hold a permit

• I Want to Become a Certified Educator

• Approved Courses for Special Education

  Connecticut State regulations require the completion of a course in special education for all applicants seeking certification. The regulations mandate this course be comprised of not fewer than 36 clock hours, which shall include study in understanding the growth and development of exceptional children, including handicapped and gifted and talented children and children who may require special education, and methods of identifying, planning for and working effectively with special-needs children in the regular classroom.

• Foreign Credentials - Approved Evaluation Agencies

  If you completed any post-secondary education outside of the United States, you must have your credentials evaluated by an agency currently approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education and meet current certification requirements, including coursework and assessments.

• Charter Oak College Exams

  Charter Oak State College offers CLEP, DANTES and other examinations in a variety of subject areas.

• Certificate/Permit Fees

  Fees for Connecticut Educator Certificates and Permits