Multiple Measures of Content Competency: All Endorsements

Multiple Measures of Content Competency Worksheets outline endorsement requirements for initial Colorado teacher licenses and the content knowledge that must be demonstrated to qualify. 

Applicants will need to (1) complete the appropriate worksheet(s) below and (2) then follow the steps outlined on the Colorado Teacher Endorsement Requirements webpage to (3) complete the "Multiple Measures of Content Competency" form and (4) submit for review.

Please note: All Multiple Measures worksheets were updated in July 2025. Previous worksheets will be accepted through 8/31/2025. Beginning 9/1/2025, submissions will only be accepted with the worksheets below.

Content Area Worksheets for Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education & Special Education Generalist Endorsements

Each of these endorsement areas will require multiple submissions or demonstrations of content competency via required Praxis exam(s)*, coursework, and/or portfolio.

Select the appropriate worksheet below for the content area in which you need to demonstrate content competency for the endorsement you seek. Each worksheet requires its own multiple measures submission in COOL.

Candidates who receive an ‘adequate evidence’ decision for a multiple measures submission in one of these added endorsement areas must wait until 9/1/2025 to apply for licensure.

*If you have demonstrated content competency via this option, Multiple Measures does not apply to you.

K-12, Middle School (6-8) and Secondary (6-12) Endorsements

Each of these endorsement areas will only require one submission or demonstration of content competency via required Praxis exam*, 24 semester hours/degree*, coursework, or portfolio.

*If you have demonstrated content competency via this option, Multiple Measures does not apply to you.

Added Endorsement Content Area Worksheets for Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education & Special Education Generalist Endorsements

Each of these added endorsement areas will require multiple submissions or demonstrations of content competency via required Praxis exam(s)* and/or coursework.

Select the appropriate worksheet below for the added endorsement content area in which you need to demonstrate content competency for the endorsement you seek. Each worksheet requires its own multiple measures submission in COOL.

Candidates who receive an ‘adequate evidence’ decision for a multiple measures submission in one of these added endorsement areas must wait until 9/1/2025 to apply for licensure.

*If you have demonstrated content competency via this option, Multiple Measures does not apply to you.

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