Section 10-145d-552 - Initial educator certificate requirementsTo receive an initial educator certificate for school dental hygienist-teacher an applicant shall present evidence of meeting the following requirements, in addition to meeting the assessment requirements, as appropriate:
(a) Holds a valid dental hygienist license issued by the Connecticut Department of Health Services;(b) Holds a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an approved institution, including a total of at least six semester hours of credit in the fields of health services in the schools, child growth and development, methods and materials of instruction, and school organization; and(c) 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-552