Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-145d-511 - Initial educator certificate requirements

To receive an initial educator certificate for occupational subjects in vocational-technical schools an applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements:

(a) Holds a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(b) Has completed eight years of experience in the field for which the certificate is to be endorsed. This may include not more than five years of apprenticeship or specialized schooling;

(c) Has completed a minimum of six semester hours of credit teaching vocational and industrial education; and

(d) A course of study in special education comprised of not fewer than 36 clock hours, which shall include study in understanding the growth and development of exceptional children, including handicapped and gifted and talented children and children who may require special education, and methods for identifying, planning for and working effectively with special-needs children in the regular classroom.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-145d-511

Effective July 1, 1993