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Welcome to the Connecticut State Department of Education's "How to Become a Certified Teacher in Connecticut" Web Site. On this web site, you can find out about:

  • Certification Requirements
  • Types of Certificates
  • Eligibility for a Certificate
  • Testing Requirements
  • How to Get Certified
  • Connecticut Approved Educator Preparation Programs
  • Alternate Route to Certification (ARC) Program

In addition, you will be able to print all the forms you will need to get started on the road to certification.

View endorsement areas for which a Connecticut certificate is required

Read about Connecticut certification requirements

Find out how to get certified in Connecticut by taking our Interactive Questionnaire

 

If you require further information, please contact:

Bureau of Educator Preparation, Certification, Support and Assessment
Connecticut State Department of Education
P.O. Box 150471 - Room 243
Hartford, Connecticut 06115-0471
Telephone: (860) 713-6969
(To speak to a certification consultant call M T Th F, 12-4 pm EST)
Fax: (860) 713-7017
Email: teacher.cert@ct.gov