{"id":516,"date":"2021-09-08T12:22:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T16:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=516"},"modified":"2025-01-06T16:02:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T21:02:39","slug":"092-certificate-options-sixth-year-vs-edd-and-092","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/092-certificate-options-sixth-year-vs-edd-and-092\/","title":{"rendered":"092 Certificate Options: Sixth Year Program vs. Ed.D. & 092 Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teachers provide their students with the knowledge and support they need to become successful scholars and members of society. They shape and mold the leaders of tomorrow! But, behind every successful team of teachers is a strong administrative staff<\/a>. For teachers interested in making a positive impact on their school, school district, and colleagues, transitioning into a career in school administration is an obvious choice. In the state of Connecticut<\/a>, teachers interested in working as educational administrators are required, first, to earn a master\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Afterwards, they must earn one of two types<\/a> of administrative certificates for school administrators: The Intermediate Administration or Supervision Certificate (092)<\/strong> or the Superintendent of Schools Certificate<\/strong>. Before becoming a superintendent, many leaders first earn their 092 Certificate. Perhaps that is why you are here.<\/p>\n

If you are looking to pursue an 092 Certificate program and carve your path in educational administration, read on. Here are a few ways you can earn your 092 Certification in order to become an intermediate administrator or supervisor.<\/p>\n

What is the 092 Certificate?<\/h2>\n

The 092 Certificate enables educators to work as intermediate administrators in the state of Connecticut. 092 Certificate programs<\/a> prepare candidates for the complex job of leading PreK-12 schools. In these programs, experienced educators learn how to shape a school\u2019s organizational direction, influence school performance, and affect institutional development and planning.<\/p>\n

Administrative roles that require an 092 Certificate can include Department Chair, Special Education Director, Assistant Principal, Principal, and other leadership positions up to Assistant Superintendent of Schools. In order to earn the Initial 092 Educator Certificate, teachers must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n