How To
In order to ensure timely processing of your application, please carefully read the instructions below to ensure you submit the required documentation and payment.
First-Time Applicant:
If you are a first-time applicant, or are unsure of your eligibility, submit an application via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). In addition, please submit official transcripts, and forms ED 125 and/or ED 126. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Note: Candidates seeking certification for: vocational education, adult education, school business administrator and/or school social work should also apply online or submit form ED 170.
First-Time Applicants From a Connecticut Educator Preparation Program:
If you are a first time applicant, complete and US mail ED 170A.
Renew Initial Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold an initial educator certificate and are applying to renew the initial educator certificate because you have not served under it for sufficient time to advance, submit an application to renew your certificate via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). If you have served under your initial certificate, please also mail form ED 126. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 183 by mail.
Initial Educator Certificate to a Provisional Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold an initial educator certificate and are applying for a provisional educator certificate, submit an application to upgrade your certificate via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). Form ED 126 must be completed by your district(s) and mailed. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Provisional Educator Certificate to Professional Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold a provisional educator certificate and are applying to advance to a professional educator certificate, submit an application to upgrade your certificate via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). Form ED 126 must be completed by your district(s) and mailed. In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Renew Professional Educator Certificate:
If you currently hold a professional educator certificate and are applying to renew/continue the professional educator certificate, submit an application to renew your certificate via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 179 by mail.
Additional Teaching Endorsement:
To request a cross endorsement, submit an application via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 170 by mail.
Duplicate Certificate:
To request a duplicate certificate, including as a result of a name change, submit an application via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). In lieu of submitting an online application, you may apply by submitting paper form ED 187. Note: you may update your name and print out an unofficial copy of your certificate from your account on CECS.
Coaching Permits:
To apply for a Temporary Emergency Coaching Permit, use form ED 186.
To apply for a Five-Year Renewable Coaching Permit, submit an application via your account on the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS), or you may complete and mail form ED 185.