ARCTEL Admission & Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2025. COHORTS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Please read all instructions before beginning.

2025-26 ACES ARC APPLICATION

Qualifications for Admission
How to Apply
Application Fee
Interview
Admission Schedule
Online Application

Qualifications for Admission

To be considered for admission, applicants must:

• Hold a valid CT teaching certificate
• Be employed by a CT PreK-12 school or school district during the program of study

Applicants will be asked to verify their certification and employment status during the application process.

How to Apply

Complete the online application below. In addition, you must upload the following documents electronically (PDF preferred):

• A copy of your CT teaching certification
• Current résumé (listing all teaching experiences)
• A letter of reference from your current principal/administrator specifically supporting your participation in the ARCTEL program*

*The purpose of this letter is to ensure that applicants possess the necessary competencies to succeed in the program and are able to complete practicum/field experience requirements within their school/district setting. Applicants are encouraged to share program requirements with their principal/administrator, including attending synchronous sessions on time, and working directly with English/multilingual learners in their classroom. If you are working or will be working under a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP), the letter should attest to that.

Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $75.00 is required to process your application. You will be asked to provide payment via credit card upon submitting your application.

Interview

Based on the application review, some applicants may be asked to participate in a brief interview with program staff before the final admissions decision is made. This interview serves the following purposes:

• To ensure that applicant dispositions align with those of the program
• To ensure that applicants fully understand program requirements and expectations
• To identify additional supports needed for applicant to succeed in the program

Admission Schedule

Admission notifications (including interview requests) will be conducted based on the following schedule:

Cohorts are open until filled. Applicants may be placed on a wait list.

Online Application

2025-26 ACES ARC APPLICATION

Complete all required sections. You will be required to register for a SurveyMonkey Apply account before you can begin the application. You will be able to save and resume the application.

Application deadline is July 31, 2025.

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