Alternative Licensing Programs

Welcome to Alternative Licensing!

Have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Did not complete an approved educator preparation program with student teaching.
Want to become a licensed teacher in Colorado.
Have completed the 30+ semester hours of content required for the endorsement, as determined by a complete transcript review.
Have passed the State Board of Education-approved content exam for the endorsement being sought.
Have passed a criminal background check, including submission of fingerprints.

Alternative Licensing Program (Request an Application)
Teacher In Residence (TIR) Program (to request an application, please contact a Designated Agency Offering the Teacher -In-Residence Program)

Each program has been approved by the Colorado State Board of Education and is facilitated by a Designated Agency.

To determine eligibility in a timely way, please start the application process as soon as possible.

Alternative Program candidates start by applying to the Colorado Dept. of Education.
Teacher In Residence Program candidates start by applying directly to the Designated Agency offering that program.

Candidates in either program are employees of the school district, charter or private school. Salaries vary by school district. This information is available only from the district. Eligibility for a program does not guarantee placement. All Alternative and TIR candidates must secure full-time employment in their endorsement area.

Alternative teachers are not guaranteed employment.

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