Teacher-In-Residence (TIR) Program

Welcome to Alternative Licensing!

These programs are for applicants who:

Have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Have not completed an approved educator preparation program with student teaching.
Want to become licensed teachers in Colorado.
Have completed the 30+ semester hours of content requirement for the endorsement area, as determined by a complete transcript review.
Have passed the content exam for the endorsement area.
Have passed a criminal background check, including submission of fingerprints and processing fee to CBI.
Are employed full-time by a school or school district.

There are two Alternative Teacher Licensing Routes in Colorado:

the one-year Alternative Licensing Program (Request an Application)
the two-year Teacher In Residence (TIR) Program (to request an application please contact a Designated Agency listed below)

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

To determine eligibility please start the application process as soon as possible. One-year Alternative Program candidates start by applying to the Colorado Dept. of Education. Two-year Teacher In Residence Program candidates start by applying directly to the Designated Agencies offering that program. You may apply to both programs.

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 these programs does not guarantee placement. All Alternative and TIR candidates must secure full-time employment in their endorsement area.

Which Program is Right for Me?

Teacher-In-Residence (TIR) Program Requirements

What Do I Do First To Apply For Teacher In Residence Program?

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