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How to Apply

Select from the following credential types for information about specific requirements, instructions for submission of the application, and access to the current application form.

Initial Educator License

This is for applicants who have completed an approved educator preparation program and are applying for the first time for a Colorado teaching, special services, principal, administrator or director of special education license. Please see...

Alternative License

This is for applicants who hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher and want to prepare to be a teacher or principal but have not completed an approved preparation program. Please see...

Substitute Authorization

This is for applicants who serve as a day-to-day substitute teacher in any Colorado school district. Please see...

Initial to Professional License

This is for applicants who hold a Colorado Initial license and have completed the requirements for a professional license. Please see...

Renewal Applicant

This is for applicants who are renewing a current or expired Colorado educator license. Please see...

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Applicant

This is for applicants who meet the educational and occupational qualifications
to teach in an approved Career and Technical Education program. Please see...

Added Endorsements

This is for applicants seeking a second or subsequent endorsement to their current Colorado educator license. Please see...

Authorizations

This is for applicants who have not yet met the requirements for a Colorado Initial Educator License but provide specialized academic content or are enrolled in an approved educator preparation program. Please see...

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