Certification

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• 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.

• Bilingual Cross-Endorsements

• Approved Non-Western History Courses for a Cross Endorsement to History and Social Studies

  Detailed list of non-western history courses which have been approved for meeting the requirements for a cross endorsement to history and social studies certification.

• Non-Public School Educators Seeking Certification

  Application process for non-public school teachers seeking Connecticut certification.

• Additional Certification Actions

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

• Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (#165) Cross-Endorsement

  Coursework and assessment requirements for the special education cross-endorsement.

• Foreign Language Cross-Endorsements

• Guide to Assessments for Educator Certification in Connecticut

  Applicants seeking certification in Connecticut generally must pass one or more of the following assessments depending on the endorsement areas sought. Applicants should apply for certification and submit all requested documentation to determine specific testing requirements.

• Certification Resources for Districts

  Certification guides, reference material, forms and procedures for school districts and LEAs.

• Out-of-State Certified Teachers

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

• 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.

• Secondary Subjects Cross-Endorsements

  Secondary subjects cross-endorsements assessment requirements by endorsement code.

• Out-of-State Special Service Providers

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

• 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.