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TEACH Connecticut coaches are certified teachers. They’ve been in your situation, and they can help with questions like:

• How do I know if teaching is right for me?
• How do I get certified to teach? 
• What subjects or grades can I get certified in? 
• How do I choose a teaching program? 
• Am I eligible to apply to a program right now?
• I already have a degree. Do I have to get another one to be a teacher?

Our coaches get to know you, so you’ll get custom advice for your situation. 

When you schedule a call, you’ll get access to every TEACH Connecticut product and service—all completely free. 

With TEACH Connecticut, you can:

• Get reimbursed for application fees. 
• Find scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
• Explore and compare educator preparation programs.
• Get step-by-step checklists to apply to your top choice programs. 
• Get updates and reminders on teaching program deadlines, scholarships and more. 

How will I talk to my coach?

You have the option of talking to your coach via:

• Phone
• Video call 
• Email

Choose whichever option makes you feel more comfortable.

Don’t have time for a call or email conversation? Just open LiveChat on any of our webpages to get real-time answers.

How long will my advising session be?

Phone or video

If you choose a phone or video call, the maximum call length is 30 minutes. Average calls last between 20 and 30 minutes.

If you have any follow-up questions, TEACH Connecticut can schedule another call for you or get you in contact with the teacher you spoke with the first time.

Email

If you choose an email session, your coach will send you an initial email with advice and recommendations based on the information you share in your sign-up survey. 

You can reply once or twice with questions, and your coach will respond once or twice. 

If you still have questions, you should sign up for another coaching session and consider a phone or video conversation. 

How do I schedule an appointment?

All you need to do is select a teacher you want to meet with and a convenient time for them to connect with you. Check out the next section to see the TEACH Connecticut coaches and their schedules.

Phone or video

If you select a phone session, your coach will call you at the appointment time you select.

For video, your coach will email you a Zoom link ahead of time. You'll join the Zoom call at your scheduled appointment time.

Email

If you select an email session, your “appointment time” is the time by which your coach will email you with advice, recommendations and links. So, you’ll receive an initial email no later than your scheduled appointment time, but you may get an email even sooner.

How should I prepare?

For a phone or video session, choose a call location with low background noise or that’s very quiet. If it’s a video call, try to take your call in a location with good lighting and without background distractions.

When you sign up, you’ll complete a short survey to help prepare your advisor for your conversation. If you sign up for email coaching, it’s especially important to answer the survey questions with as much detail as possible, to help your coach gather the information that will be most helpful to you. 

It's also a good idea to think through a list of your questions beforehand.

Check out our suggestions for questions below:

• What is one thing you didn't expect before teaching?
• What is the most rewarding part of teaching?
• How do I decide on what grade level and subject to teach?
• What should I look for in a program?
• Which tests do I need to take to get certified, and when should I take them? 
• Do you have advice for funding my program?