Section 10-145d-516 - Initial educator certificate requirementsTo receive an initial educator certificate for trade-related subjects in vocational-technical schools an applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements:
(a) Holds a high school diploma or its equivalent;(b) Has completed two years of approved post-secondary education with a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit in technical subjects such as mathematics, science, drafting or design;(c) Has completed three years of approved business or industrial experience;(d) Has completed a minimum of six semester hours of credit teaching vocational and industrial education; and(e) 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-516