Section 10-145d-408 - Recommendation from an approved institution(a) To be eligible for the initial educator certificate, applicants for the endorsements listed below shall have completed a planned program of preparation at an approved institution for service in the field, subject area or grade level for which certification is sought, and shall obtain the formal institutional recommendation for certification, except that alternatives to the recommendation provided for in Sections 10-145d-412(a) (3), 10-145d-414. Those endorsements for which institutional recommendation is required are as follows: (1) Early childhood, elementary and middle grades;(3) Special subject or field;(4) School library media;(5) On and after July 1, 1998, TESOL;(6) On and after July 1, 1998, bilingual education;(7) Single-subject special education;(8) Comprehensive special education;(9) Speech and language pathology;(12) Reading and language arts consultant;(13) Remedial reading and remedial language arts;(14) Superintendent of schools;(15) Intermediate administration or supervision.(b) An appropriate authorized official acting for the institution shall indicate that the applicant meets the following conditions: (1) Has satisfactorily completed that institution's approved planned program;(2) Has the necessary qualities of character and personal fitness for teaching; and(3) Has the recommendation of the institution that the applicant is competent to perform the duties of the particular position.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 10-145d-408