Licensure Information for All Out-of-State Candidates

Who Is an Out-of-State Applicant?

Anyone who completes a preparation program outside Colorado, including in-state residents completing an online program provided by an entity outside Colorado.

Will Colorado Recognize My Preparation Program?

Per Colorado State Board of Education rule 1 CCR 301-37 2.03(3), individuals who complete endorsement or degree programs outside Colorado must hold or qualify to hold the associated license/endorsement in the state of preparation in order for Colorado to recognize that program. Individuals also will need to meet any other Colorado licensure and endorsement requirements.

General Requirements Per License Type Are Listed Below

Select the credential type for the application checklist and complete details on how to apply.
Be sure also to review the information at the following webpages:

Teacher

bachelor's or higher degree
approved program verification form completed by the certification officer or registrar at the college/university at which you complete teacher preparation
demonstration of content knowledge

Principal

bachelor's or higher degree
approved program verification form completed by the certification officer or registrar at the college/university at which you completed principal (building-level leadership) preparation
PRAXIS 5412 (146 or higher)
Certificate of completion of ETrain evaluator training
- An interim authorization may be issued for individuals who qualify to hold a principal license in the state of preparation, but who first need to meet the exam and/or the E-Train requirement.

Special Services

not for special education; refer to the teacher section (left)
requirements vary per specialty
Educational diagnosticians and Board Certified Behavior Analysts: see adjunct authorization

Administrator

bachelor's or higher degree
approved program verification from completed by the certification officer or registrar at the college/university at which you completed administrator (district-level leadership) preparation
PRAXIS 6991
Certificate of completion of ETrain evaluator training
- An interim authorization may be issued for individuals who qualify to hold a principal license in the state of preparation, but who first need to meet the exam and/or the E-Train requirement.

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