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IHEs: Educator Preparation Program Authorization, Reauthorization and Adding an Endorsement
Welcome! If you’re reading this, then you’re interested in either:
- Developing an educator preparation program at an Institute of Higher Education (IHE),
- Participating in the Reauthorization Process of an existing program at an IHE or
- Adding an endorsement to an existing program at an IHE.
On this page, you'll find a brief overview of the three processes. If you are looking to review a list of Educator Preparation Programs in Colorado, you can find that information in our Searchable Database.
Overview
Completion of preparation programs at IHEs lead to an array of licensure endorsement possibilities for candidates. The Colorado Department of education (CDE) and the Department of Higher Education (DHE) both play a role in the authorization and reauthorization processes of IHE-based licensure programs.
If you have questions pertaining to degree requirements or if you are looking for information on becoming a new Institute of Higher Education in Colorado, please contact DHE. This information applies only to IHEs looking to create traditional educator preparation programs or IHEs that have existing traditional educator preparation programs that wish to add a new endorsement to a program. Example of programs and endorsements include Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD), Math, Science, Gifted Education, Special Service Professionals (SSP), and so on.
Traditional preparation programs offered through IHEs provide a pathway for developing educators in Colorado. IHEs that offer traditional educator preparation programs are charged with preparing the breadth and depth of licensed personnel who serve Colorado’s children. Each IHE has a unique teaching and learning mission that guides the way that they serve educator candidates across the state.
News
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Educator Preparation Program Reports
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The Educator Preparation Programs Report, featuring an interactive dashboard, is available with information about the effectiveness of Colorado programs training teachers, principals and special services providers, as well as information about new teachers entering the workforce.
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- Review guidance document coming soon. This is for brand new educator preparation programs who are going through initial authorization
- Submit Documentation per directions in the IHE authorization guidance document
- Educator Preparation Standards Matrices
- For initial authorization: An online submission platform will be provided by CDE. Please email CDE (educator_preparation@cde.state.co.us) to request the submission link and guidelines.
Authorization Submission Timeline
Event Type
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Application/Matrices Submission Timeline
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Review of Submission Occurs
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Initial Program Authorization
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June 1 - November 30
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January
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- Review Reauthorization Guidance Document for Traditional Preparation Programs
- Timeline of events leading up to the site visit
- Self-study cycle
- Domains and Performance Indicators. This document includes guiding questions for programs and possible evidence sources.
- Submit documentation per directions in the IHE guidance document
- Educator Preparation Standards Matrices
- For reauthorization, please email CDE to coordinate submission of materials.
- Click here for a schedule of upcoming reauthorizations.
- Schedule Template:
Reauthorization Matrices Submission Timeline
Event Type
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Application/Matrices Submission Timeline
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Review of Submission Occurs
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Reauthorization visits scheduled for September, October, November, and December
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June 30
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July
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Reauthorization visits scheduled for January, February, March, April, and May
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October 31
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November
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- Submit Documentation for endorsement area(s) IHE is seeking approval to offer.
- Educator Preparation Standards Matrices
- Please email CDE (educator_preparation@cde.state.co.us) when you are ready to begin the application process.
Adding an Endorsement Submission Timeline
Event Type
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Application/Matrices Submission Timeline
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Review of Submission Occurs
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Authorization of Adding an Endorsement Program
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June 1 - November 30
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mid-February to mid-March
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