Multiple Measures of Content Competency

Established by Colorado House Bill 22-1220, Multiple Measures of Content Competency increase the ways by which candidates who apply on or after Aug. 1, 2023 may demonstrate depth of content knowledge to qualify for their first Colorado teacher license. As of Sep. 1, 2025, Colorado Senate Bill 25-154 further expands the option for currently licensed teachers to add one of four endorsements (elementary education, early childhood education, early childhood special education, special education generalist) through a Multiple Measures of Content Competency coursework submission.

Multiple Measures do not apply to individuals seeking a special services, principal, or administrator license.

To Whom Does It Apply?

Demonstration via multiple measures of content competency may be pursued by:

• first-time teacher licensure candidates from traditional Colorado teacher preparation programs
• first-time Colorado teacher license applicants who completed a teacher preparation program outside Colorado
• individuals participating in a Colorado alternative teacher preparation program for their first teacher license
• Colorado educators with a valid teaching license looking to add an endorsement in elementary education, early childhood education, early childhood special education, or special education generalist.

These individuals must meet endorsement requirements as outlined on the Colorado Teacher Endorsement Requirements website.

What Are the Multiple Measures?

Multiple Measures encompass the many pathways to demonstrate content competency for a teaching License. Multiple Measures options are specific to endorsement areas:

Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary or Special Education Generalist

Applicants for their first Colorado teacher license with an Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary or Special Education Generalist endorsement must demonstrate content knowledge via any of the following:

• Passing the approved PRAXIS exam(s)*
• Having a B- or higher in coursework aligned to endorsement standards, as outlined on the Multiple Measures worksheets
• A portfolio review of evidence, as outlined on the Multiple Measures worksheets

Applicants who hold a valid teaching license and wish to add an Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary or Special Education Generalist endorsement must demonstrate content knowledge via any of the following:

• Passing the approved PRAXIS exam(s)*
• Having a B- or higher in coursework aligned to endorsement standards, as outlined on the Multiple Measures worksheets

K-12, Middle School Math or 6-12 Endorsements

Applicants for their first Colorado teacher license with a K-12, Middle School Math or 6-12 endorsement must demonstrate content knowledge via any of the following:

• Passing the approved PRAXIS exams*
• Having a B- or higher in coursework aligned to endorsement standards, as outlined on the 24 semester hour endorsement worksheets*
• A bachelor's or higher degree in the endorsement area, as identified on the endorsement requirement worksheets*
• A portfolio review of evidence, as outlined on the Multiple Measures worksheets

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

Questions about Multiple Measures of Content Competency may be sent via email to CDE's Educator Preparation Office.