Educator Licensing

The Educator Licensing Unit at the Colorado Department of Education is responsible for:

1. Issuing educator licenses
2. Reviewing the content of educator preparation programs
3. Induction/professional development
4. Disciplinary actions

Educator Licenses

Applicants are able to apply for educator licenses, check the status of an application, or check their licensing history.

• Licensing Applications (Educator; and Career and Technical Education)

• Check the status of an application

• Check licensing history

• Resources: Tests, Fingerprints, Licensing Requirements and More

Educator Preparation Program Approval and Reauthorization

The Office of Professional Services is the licensing policy-making branch of CDE. Professional Services reviews the content of educator preparation programs for approval by the Colorado State Board of Education. From the links below, you can find information about the Institute of Higher Education and Designated Agency educator  preparation programs, induction, professional development and the Educator Licensing Act of 1991.

• Educator preparation program approval and reauthorization

Induction/Professional Development

• Induction and professional development