Section 10-145d-604 - Initial educator certificate requirementsTo receive an initial educator certificate for teaching English to non-English speaking adults 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) Has completed three semester hours of credit in methods of teaching English to speakers of other languages; 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-604