How do I renew my initial teaching certificate in CT?
If you do not fulfill your TEAM requirements at the end of your Initial Certificate’s life, you may apply for a continuation using Form ED-183, Application for Renewal of Connecticut Initial Educator Certificate. Once you receive your Provisional Certificate, its term is eight years.
Can you teach in CT without being certified?
Connecticut requires prospective teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree and complete a teacher preparation program at an accredited school. Those who have a bachelor’s degree but have not completed a teacher preparation program may wish to pursue alternative teacher certification in Connecticut.
Can you teach outside your certification?
All experience must be gained in regionally-accredited schools outside California. Teaching experience gained in California is not acceptable. Teaching experience does not need to correspond with the type of certification requested and may be a combination of general education and special education.
What is a Connecticut certificate?
Connecticut has a three-tiered certification continuum that recognizes the progression of a teacher’s professional career and issues three certificates: the initial educator, the provisional educator, and the professional educator.
What happens if your teaching license expires?
When a teacher’s certification has expired, the state’s education department can provide a reinstatement application. This form must be completed and returned to the appropriate department to be considered for reinstatement.
What is the difference between a professional and standard teaching certificate?
Standard Certification: This is the entry-level certification in Michigan. The certification is valid for five years and can be renewed. Advanced Professional Certification: This is the highest level of teacher certification offered by the MDE.
What states accept Connecticut teaching certification?
Connecticut Teacher Reciprocity Agreements
| Alabama | Kansas | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Mississippi | West Virginia |
| Hawaii | Missouri | Wisconsin |
| Idaho | Montana | Wyoming |
| Illinois | Nebraska |
Can I teach a subject I didn’t major in?
If you don’t have a degree in a STEM area, but you have a passion and interest, you can still become certified to teach the subject.
How much do CT teachers make?
Public School Teacher Salary in Connecticut
| Percentile | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary | $56,406 | CT |
| 50th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary | $64,611 | CT |
| 75th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary | $74,590 | CT |
| 90th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary | $83,675 | CT |
How do I renew my teaching credential?
To renew your eligible credential(s)/permit(s), you must login to your CTC educator profile. Please visit www.ctc.ca.gov, click Educator Login. Find the document you wish to renew listed under Renew Your Document. If you have difficulty, you may refer to Renew Your Document Online.
How do I know if my teaching certificate is still valid?
You need to know if they are fully certified and if they have faced disciplinary action before. Luckily most states have a mechanism for doing so. Many have websites that allow you to look this information up. Even if they don’t, you can call or visit the state department of education.