Elementary and early childhood cross-endorsements for Connecticut educators
The following endorsements apply to elementary and early childhood educators:
- Elementary, 1-6 (305)
- Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Birth-Kindergarten (112)
- Integrated Early Childhood/Elementary Education N-3 and Special Education N-K (113)
The requirements outlined on this page are general guidelines. Approval and/or acceptance of specific course work will be determined once an application, fee, and official transcripts have been submitted for review.
Elementary, 1-6 (#305)
The following requirements must be met for an elementary endorsement:
- 30 semester hours of credit in course work specifically focused on elementary education, including:
- six credits in language arts; and
- six credits in child growth and development.
- Passing scores on Praxis II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (#5001) test AND the Pearson Connecticut Foundations of Reading test
A list of approved courses for elementary cross-endorsement is available on our website.
Early Childhood/Special Education (#112 and #113)
The #112 and #113 endorsements require the completion of a specific planned program, leading to an institutional recommendation. Course work, experience, and assessment requirements will be determined by the college or university. For in-state programs, see the Guide to Approved Educator Preparation Programs in Connecticut.
Please note: Coursework for all endorsements must result in the award of college-level credit posted to an official transcript from an accredited college or university.