Teachers & Administrators

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• Approved Bilingual Cross Endorsement Course List

  Effective July 1, 2005, those seeking to become elementary level bilingual teachers are required to be certified in elementary education AND bilingual education; those seeking to become secondary level bilingual education teachers must be certified in both the subject area they will teach AND in bilingual education.

• 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

• Assessment Pass Rates by Institution

  Assessment data provided in the format of pass rates by institution.

• 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.

• Adult Education Endorsements

  A list of the adult education endorsements and descriptions of each endorsement.

• Secondary School Science Cross-Endorsements

  Secondary science cross-endorsements assessment requirements by endorsement code.

• Out-of-State Educators

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

• 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.

• 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.