INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENERALAPPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
•continuation of a Connecticut Professional Educator Certificate (please use Form ED 179); or
•renewal of an Initial Educator Certificate (please use Form ED 183).
•complete and sign application;
•submit $50 nonrefundable application fee;
•submit official transcript(s); e-transcripts should be submitted directly by the college(s)/university to teacher.etranscript@ct.gov (submission of e-transcripts will expedite processing time);
•submit ED-125 Statement of Preparing Higher Education Institution; and/or
•submit ED-126 Statement of Professional Experience and copy of out-of-state certificate/license for applicants with prior teaching experience.
•complete and sign application;
•submit $250 (includes nonrefundable $50 application fee); and
•submit ED-126 Statement of Professional Experience verifying a minimum of 10 months of full-time successful service in a Connecticut public school.
•complete and sign application;
•submit $375 (includes nonrefundable $50 application fee);
•submit official transcript(s) verifying additional required coursework; e-transcripts submitted directly by the college(s)/university to teacher.etranscript@ct.gov (submission of e-transcripts will expedite processing time); and
•submit ED-126 Statement of Professional Experience verifying 30 months of successful service under a Connecticut Provisional Certificate for a Connecticut board of education or in an approved nonpublic school.
•complete and sign application;
•submit certification fee of $50 (total fee is $100 per cross endorsement);
•submit official transcript(s) for coursework applicable to cross endorsement requested and not submitted since 2009; e-transcripts submitted directly by the college(s)/university to teacher.etranscript@ct.gov (submission of e-transcripts will expedite processing time); and
•verify successful completion of applicable testing requirements.
•complete and sign application;
•submit $50 application fee (additional $50 fee due upon qualification); and
•submit official transcript(s); e-transcripts should be submitted directly by the college(s) to teacher.etranscript@ct.gov (submission of e-transcripts will expedite processing time).
•An application will not be processed without the $50 certified bank check or money order. (No personal checks or cash accepted.)
•The Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification will notify you by e-mail if additional credentials are required. Ensure you have provided a current, accurate e-mail address.
•Retain a photocopy of all application materials for your records.
E-mail: teacher.cert@ct.gov
Website: www.ct.gov/sde/cert
Fax: 860-713-7017
Phone: 860-713-6969 24-hour automated phone line on Monday and Thursday, between 12-4 p.m.
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