Certification

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• 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.

• Dyslexia / CELP Webinars for Pre Service Candidates

  The Connecticut State Department of Education is making available a four-part webinar series to any teacher preparation candidate in a planned program of teacher preparation or faculty members to ensure that candidates receive training on the basic foundational information about dyslexia pursuant to Public Act 15-97

• Educator Preparation Advisory Council (EPAC)

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

• 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.

• 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)

• Endorsement Codes

  Numeric list of all educator endorsements.

• 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.

• Foreign Language Cross-Endorsements

• 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.

• 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.

• I Completed an Educator Preparation Program and Applying for Certification

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

• I Want to Become a Certified Educator

• In-State Educators

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

• Interstate Flexibility and CT Reciprocity