Teachers & Administrators

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• Out-of-State Educator Certification - Enhanced Reciprocity States

  Enhanced reciprocity recognizes select states located in the Northeastern Region and territories to streamline the application process for certification.

• Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS)

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

• Program Approval

  The Talent Office has responsibility and oversight for the review and continuing approval of educator preparation programs in Connecticut preparing candidates for state certification.

• 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.

• Special Services Endorsements

  The following endorsements are classified as special services: Speech and Language Pathologist (#061), School Counselor (#068, School Psychologist (#070), School Social Worker (#071), School Nurse-Teacher (#072), School Dental Hygienist-Teacher (#073).

• 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.

• Paraeducator of the Year 2019 Ceremony

  Photo gallery of the paraeducator of the year 2019 ceremony

• Coaching Permit First Time Issuance

  A coach (regardless of coaching assignment) of intramural or interscholastic athletics in kindergarten through grade 12 is required to hold a permit

• Professional Development Task Force 2016-17

  The task force was created to study professional development and in-service training requirements for educators.

• Bilingual Cross-Endorsements

• 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)

• Charter Oak College Exams

  Charter Oak State College offers CLEP, DANTES and other examinations in a variety of subject areas.

• Professional Learning - Cultural Competence

  Professional learning that enhances both educator practice and outcomes for each and every student facilitates educators’ self-examination of their awareness, knowledge, skills, and actions that pertain to culture and how they can develop culturally-responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences for all students.

• Connecticut Teacher of the Year 2019

  Connecticut Teacher of the Year 2018 - Sheena Graham

• Professional Learning Podcasts

  A podcast series focused on the Connecticut standards for professional learning.