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Educator Development Unit 

The Educator Development Unit supports the growth of Colorado educators and leaders.  Primary focuses include the Principal Leadership Institute (PLI), induction, and professional development.

Questions?

The Educator Development team can help with questions around PLI, induction, ELPD and general PD requirements. Email educator_development@cde.state.co.us

For questions about an individual teaching license, please visit the Licensing website, log into the COOL online licensing system, or submit a Licensing Support Request.

News

STEM Teacher Externship Program Opportunities

Teachers and leaders are invited to take part in shaping the future of education and workforce development in Colorado through the innovative K-12 Teacher Externship Program, an initiative brought to life by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) in response to HB 23-1198.

Seize the chance to be at the forefront of this transformative initiative! Completing this 10-minute application will allow CDLE to tailor the first year of the program to your unique needs and interests. CDLE is eager to collaborate on this new professional growth opportunity that promises to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals and contribute to a thriving Colorado economy. 

For more information contact CDLE’s Teacher Externship Grant Coordinator Kelly Reeser at kelly.reeser@state.co.us.

Updated Induction Rubric and Resources

Updated induction rubrics for teacher, SSP, and principal/administrator induction are available now as well as updated directions on induction approvals and renewals.  Details can be found on the induction webpages.


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Induction Programs 

Induction programs help set the stage for continuous growth and support of educators at the beginning of their careers or as they transition to new organizations or new roles within an organization.

​Principal Leadership Institute

The Principal Leadership Institute is a two-year program focusing on developing the leadership capacity of principals.  There are three pathways a principal can choose for a coaching focus – Distributive Leadership, Early Literacy (Science of Reading) Implementation, or First-Year Principals. Principal participants work alongside exemplary principal coaches using a Cognitive Coaching℠ framework. The program framework consists of job-embedded, actionable leadership seminars, monthly workshops, site visits and bi-weekly coaching sessions with principal coaches. The philosophy of this model builds in high levels of support for leaders (via principal coaches) throughout the program to sustain and integrate the skills and behaviors learned during the seminars.  Visit the PLI webpage.