stlouisbrowns t1_itgtort wrote on October 23, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Reply to comment by virtualchoirboy in CT got 3rd best school system after NJ, MA coming in first. by IndicationOver

Additionally, public schools require teachers to have master's degrees, to complete intensive programs to attain certification, to earn CEU's through continued staff development throughout their careers, and to teach to established skills standards.

Private schools make no such requirements of their teachers.

The one private school requirement I've seen, which is never spoken, is that the applicant come from a private school background. No Townies Need Apply.

mintccicecream t1_itgtwd0 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Oh wow! I did not know this. Does it apply to only high school or is it all grade levels? I am from the south and this was definitely not a thing. I see a lot of girls from my old high school graduate from college and immediately start teaching. This is great information, thanks so much!

fatherfatpants t1_ith3gzu wrote on October 23, 2022 at 4:36 PM

What u/stlouisbrowns said is mostly correct, but you can start teaching with your bachelors but are expected to get your masters in pretty short order. This applies to all grade levels.

CT is pretty awesome like that and why even our shitty schools are better than mid-tier schools in many other states.

stlouisbrowns t1_itijk0t wrote on October 23, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Thanks for that clarification /u/fatherfatpants -- yes you can start under for example a DSAP - District Shortage Area Permit - and have a bachelor's only, but then you still have to go through their intensive certification program (it was called BEST when I went through it, not sure what it's called now) and you're expected to get your Masters within a few years. It's intense. Just teaching, doing it well, with all the reflection etc involved, is exhausting in and of itself.

Totally worth it though.

roo-ster t1_itj2qle wrote on October 24, 2022 at 12:31 AM

> you can start teaching with your bachelors but are expected to get your masters in pretty short order. This applies to all grade levels.

This is true of public schools. Private schools in CT have to be periodically accredited but they're able to set their own standards for teachers.

fatherfatpants t1_itj3bve wrote on October 24, 2022 at 12:35 AM

Right, which is why I said that stlouisbrowns is mostly correct. They just missed the part about being able to start with your bachelors and what grade levels it applied to.

roo-ster t1_itj45dx wrote on October 24, 2022 at 12:42 AM

Private school teachers in CT don't need to be certified or have a masters degree, or be working towards one. Each school sets the qualifications for their teachers.

fatherfatpants t1_itj8aed wrote on October 24, 2022 at 1:14 AM

We were talking about public school and they had already indicated that private schools have a different set of rules.

No one is disagreeing with you, just pointing out its already been said.

husky429 t1_ithrq39 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 7:13 PM

You start teaching with a bachelors. Need a Master's within 7 years or so to keep your license.