Interactive Questionnaire

You have indicated that

You have not completed a teacher, administrator or special service preparation program
You have served as an educator in an approved private school
You have at least 20 months of experience in the same school
You have completed professional education coursework

Submit the following credentials

1. ED 170: General Certification Application

2. ED 126: Statement of Professional Experience

3. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if you have completed graduate course work)

4. For out-of-state approved private schools, a document or letter indicating the state or regional approval status of the school.

5. $50 review fee in the form of a money order or certified bank check made payable to the "Treasurer, State of Connecticut". Upon determination of your certification eligibility, you will be sent a credential letter indicating the additional certification fee balance due.


Continue on to Certification Processing and Response Timelines

Note: Information provided by the interactive questionnaire is intended to guide you in submitting your application for certification. Upon receipt of your application, you may be required to submit additional credentials to verify your preparation and experience requirements. Final determination of your eligibility will be made upon submission of all necessary credentials to the Bureau of Educator Preparation and Certification.