Certification

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

• Middle School Science Cross-Endorsements

  Middle school science cross-endorsements assessment requirements by endorsement code.

• In-State Educators

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

• Approved Curriculum Development Courses for Department Chair

  Detailed list of curriculum development courses which have been approved for meeting the requirements for a department chair certification.

• Cross Endorsements and Adding an Additional Endorsement

  Learn more about adding an endorsement to your certification. Step by step instructions for the application process for a cross endorsement, administrative, adult education and special services.

• Customer Service Guidelines

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

• Secondary Subjects Cross-Endorsements

  Secondary subjects cross-endorsements assessment requirements by endorsement code.

• General Certification Application Information and Forms

  In order to ensure timely processing of your application, please carefully read the instructions below to ensure you submit the required documentation and payment.

• Proposed Regulations

  Public comments and testimonies on proposed certification regulations.

• 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.

• 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.

• Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers

  The Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers is a set of principles which the teaching profession expects its members to honor and follow.

• Additional Certification Actions

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

• Coaches

  Step-by-step instructions for coaching permit applications

• I Completed an Educator Preparation Program and Applying for Certification

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