Certification

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• Elementary and Early Childhood Cross-Endorsements

  Elementary and Early Childhood Cross-Endorsements: Elementary, 1-6 (305), Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Birth-Kindergarten (112), Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Nursery-K – Elem. 1-3 (113)

• Certificate Types

  Learn about the eligibility for certification types - Initial, Interim, Provisional and Professional

• Certification Regulations

  Learn more about the Connecticut educator certification regulations

• Administrative Endorsements

  The following endorsements are classified as administrative: Intermediate Administration or Supervision (#092), Superintendent of Schools (#093), Reading and Language Arts Consultant (#097), School Business Administration (#085), Department Chairperson (#105)

• Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) and Programs in Connecticut

  Educator preparation providers (EPP) and programs that are currently approved by the Connecticut State Board of Education.

• Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC)

  Information, Subcommittees, Recommendations, Minutes, and Agendas for the Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC).

• I Completed an Educator Preparation Program and Applying for Certification

  Step-by-step certification application process for completers of a Connecticut educator preparation program.

• Bureau of Certification

  Connecticut is proud of its dedicated and innovative educators, and is eager to attract new teachers and other educational professionals to our schools. Whether you are a student in an educator preparation program, a veteran educator coming from another state, or a Connecticut teacher seeking a new certificate, we hope this page answers your questions.

• Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS)

  For expedited processing please use our online certification system to apply for, renew, or update certifications.

• Educator Preparation Programs

  Information about the educator preparation programs in CT.

• Certification Guides and Fact Sheets

  Whether you are just starting out in your career in education or are a veteran educator moving to Connecticut from another state, these guides will answer some of your questions about the process and requirements for obtaining and maintaining an educator certification in Connecticut.

• Contact Us

  Contact information for the Bureau of certification: phone, fax, email and physical mailing address.

• Interstate Flexibility and CT Reciprocity

• Additional Certification Actions

  Step-by-step instructions on updating your contact information in the certification database and requesting a duplicate certificate

• Certificate Renewal for Connecticut Certified Educators

  Renewing your certification: step-by-step instructions for required documentation and payment