Section 10-145d-594 - Initial educator certificate requirementsTo receive an initial educator certificate for high school credit diploma programs an applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements, in addition to meeting the assessment requirements, as appropriate:
(a) Holds a bachelor's degree from an approved institution;(b) Holds or is eligible for the secondary academic or special subject or field endorsement appropriate to the subject area for which adult high school credit diploma program certification is sought; and(c) Has completed 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.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-145d-594