School of Education

Steps to CT Certification

  • Step 1: Create Your CECS Account

    • Visit the Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS) portal.
    • Create an account using a personal email address (not CCSU email).
    • Save your login information.
    • Record your Educator Identification Number (EIN).

  • Step 2: Apply for Certification

    • Log in to the (CECS) and click "Apply Online".
    • Select the appropriate endorsement.
    • Submit an application.
    • There is no fee for an initial certification. A $100 fee applies to each additional endorsement.

  • Step 3: Submit Your Institutional Recommendation (ED 170A)

    • Complete the highlighted sections of the ED170A (Click HERE).
    • Email the completed form and your assessment results to Dr. Daisy Torres-Hill, Assistant Dean & Certification Officer, at dtorres-hill1@ccsu.edu
    • The Certification Officer will verify completion of program requirements and passing scores on all applicable assessments before completing the remaining sections.
    • This application serves as your institutional recommendation to the Connecticut Department of Education.
    • Institutional recommendations will be batch forwarded to the state on the 15th of each month.

  • Step 4: Send Official Transcripts

    • Request transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
    • Wait until your CCSU degree is officially posted before sending your CCSU transcript.
    • Transcript requests can be found on the CCSU website.
    • It is strongly recommended that you mail your official transcripts directly to the Connecticut State Department of Education.
    • Order the transcripts and have them emailed directly to you.
    • Put your transcripts in a sealed envelope with your EIN number and mail to:

    CT State Department of Education
    Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification
    P.O. Box 150471
    Hartford, CT 06115-0471 

  • Step 5: Monitor

    • Check your CECS account regularly for updates.
    • Standard process of certification applications is 6-8 weeks and 10-12 weeks during peak months.
    • There is no longer a fee to apply or obtain your first certificate. If you are adding an additional endorsement, the cost is $100.00.
    • Be sure to notify Dr. Torres-Hill if you wish to add an endorsement when submitting your application.

  • Resources

    Resources:

    Contact:
    Dr. Daisy Torres-Hill
    Assistant Dean & Certification Officer
    860.832.2144
    dtorres-hill1@ccsu.edu