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License Description Teacher/Special Services Provider/Principal/Administrator (administrator = superintendent, director of special education or director of gifted education) Initial (issued for 3 years): Bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college/university Completion of an approved preparation program which leads to licensure in the state in was approved and meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements (Note: one must hold or be eligible to hold a license in the state of preparation) Demonstration of content-area knowledge by degree, 24 semester of specific coursework and/or exam(s), depending on content area. (Review the endorsements page for specific requirements for the license type and endorsement area(s) sought) Student teaching/practicum/internship that meets or exceeds Colorado's requirements Please note: Applicants for an initial principal license must also have three or more years of full-time experience under a state-issued teacher or special services license in a K-12 (elementary and/or secondary) school. Professional (issued for 7 years): Initial Colorado license-holder (or meets the requirements for a Colorado initial license) Completion of a Colorado State Board of Education-approved induction program Out-of-state applicants with a valid license may qualify with three years of full-time, fully licensed teaching experience in the content area requested within the past seven years Master Certificate (issued for 7 years): Professional Colorado educator license-holder Teacher: valid National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate OR demonstrated excellence in the standards outlined in 3.08(1)(b) of 1 CCR 301-37. SSP/Principal/Administrator: portfolio review of documentation of ongoing professional development and training, advanced competencies or expertise, or outstanding achievements in their field
Licensing Agency
State Department of Education
Educator Licensing
Colorado StateBoard of Education
201 E Colfax Ave Room 105
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866 6600
CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 05/01/2024

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