Section 10-145d-526 - Initial educator certificate requirementsTo receive an initial educator certificate for health occupations in vocational-technical schools an applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements:
(a) Holds a high school diploma or equivalent;(b) Holds a valid license or certificate appropriate to the particular health occupation to be taught, issued by the appropriate Connecticut governing body;(c) Has completed eight years of approved experience in the particular health occupation to be taught, or holds a bachelor's degree from an approved institution and has three years of approved experience in the particular health occupation to be taught;(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-526