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How do I know if I am eligible to teach in Colorado?

Aug 10, 2018, 11:30 AM
Question : How do I know if I am eligible to teach in Colorado?

Please review the CDE criteria for Alternative Licensure Eligibility:

Bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college/university

  1. Demonstration of content-area knowledge for an approved endorsement area (either by degree, 24 semester hours of specific coursework or Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam(s))
  2. Enrollment in a Colorado State Board of Education-approved alternative teacher preparation program
  3. Employment as a classroom teacher

If you have already completed a teaching program (including student teaching), or are an out-of state teacher, please see the CDE’s general requirements for licensure.

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