CEU stands for continuing education unit. Typically, one CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. One CEU is equal to 2/3 semester hours of renewal credit.
A regionally accredited university will mail each student a grade report to inform them of the grade they earned in a particular class. The grade report does not constitute an official transcript.
This type of renewal credit is typically offered through a Colorado school district or BOCS. They usually issue the credit based on the amount of contact hours spent in the educational activity. The Colorado school district or BOCS must provide evidence to the educator of the amount of in-service credit earned for each activity. This is typically in the form of a certificate or letter bearing the school's name, date of activity, signature of supervisor or in-service provider, and amount of in-service credit earned.
An official transcript bears the seal of the college or university and signature of the registrar. Some seals are raised while others are colored. Official transcripts with the registrar's seal and stamped "Issued to Student" will be accepted.
Colleges and universities earn regional accreditation status by meeting acceptable levels of quality and performance. The accrediting bodies for higher education are Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools, North Central Association of College and Schools, New England Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Western Association of Colleges and Schools.
A program of study for the preparation of educators, including student teaching, that upon completion leads to a recommendation for licensure from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
This term refers to one of the routes available for adding an endorsement to a valid Colorado teaching license. 24 hours of academic credit (including portfolio credit), and a passing score on the content area assessment are required before the endorsement can be added to a valid Colorado teaching license.
An institutional recommendation verifies completion of an approved program from a regionally accredited university. The certification officer or the dean of education must sign the recommendation.
A portfolio is a listing and explanation of life experiences and activities that pertain to the endorsement area you are seeking. These experiences and activities enhanced your knowledge in the endorsement area you are seeking.