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Other Requirements
- English Learner Professional Development requirements
Required of all professional teachers who hold an elementary, English, math, science, social studies or any middle level endorsement. - READ Act requirements
Required of all teachers of grades K to 3 - Special Education/Behavior Health Professional Development requirements
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- Credentialing Guide for Out-of-State Applicants
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- How to Obtain a Colorado Educator License
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The latest information/news about educator preparation and licensure.
Colorado House Bill 22-1220 has numerous implications around education preparation for candidates and programs. Visit this webpage for more information about stipend programs, licensure options and demonstration of content competency!
- TEACH Colorado is a one-stop shop with free resources to help talented Coloradans join the teaching profession. TEACH Colorado offers comprehensive profiles of the state's educator preparation programs, application fee reimbursements, scholarships and 1:1 licensure advising. Take advantage of these free tools at TEACHColorado.org.
- All Colorado K-3 educators who teach reading skills must complete evidence-based reading training requirements by Monday, Aug 1 and submit documentation (via COOL) by Monday, Aug 15. Visit the K-3 Teacher Evidence-Based Reading Training Requirements webpage for details and resources.
- The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) presents the Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE), a common language of ethics developed by educators for educators that can support and guide decisions regarding professional practice. Ideal for in-service training or professional learning communities (PLCs). Get started with the following resources:
- MCEE video features the educators who helped develop the MCEE and speaks to the importance of the code and its application in the classroom
- DistruptEd is a two-part video conversation with Troy Hutchings and Phil Rogers about the Code of Ethics (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Contact NASDTEC at support@nasdtec.org with questions or comments.
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March 13, 2023
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