Relay Connecticut's certification program is available for non-certified staff members employed with partner schools. Relay offers certification in secondary math (grades 4-12), secondary sciences (grades 4-12), secondary English Language Arts (grades 4-12), and elementary education (grades K-6). You will be eligible for a Connecticut Initial Educator Certificate once you successfully complete the program.

The program is designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of full-time, non-certified staff members. You can complete the coursework online at your own convenience and skill level. Weekly online classes focus on deepening your understanding through deliberate practice with a group of passionate, dedicated peers. You will be assigned a school-based mentor teacher who will guide you during your first year of residency. You can pursue teacher certification in one of the following subject areas. Your certification must correspond with the subject area of the degree program you choose.

Degree programs:

MAT in English Language Arts education
MAT in mathematics education
MAT in science education
MAT in elementary education*

*If you're a Connecticut elementary teacher candidate entering the program as a teaching resident in 2025-2026, you'll enroll in a Colorado-based educator preparation program. Once you complete all the Colorado educator prep program requirements, Relay will verify your completion of the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure program. Thanks to an interstate agreement between Connecticut and Colorado, you can then use this certification to apply for teaching licensure in Connecticut.