# 1 CCR 301-37: RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EDUCATOR LICENSING ACT OF 1991 > Colorado · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_CCR_1_CCR_301_37 ## Section - **Citation:** 1 CCR 301-37 - **Heading:** RULES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EDUCATOR LICENSING ACT OF 1991 - **Jurisdiction:** Colorado - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Colorado Regulations / 300 Department of Education / 301 Colorado State Board of Education / 1 CCR 301-37 ## Text The statutory basis for these rules is found in section 22-60.5-101, et seq, C.R.S., the Colorado Educator Licensing Act of 1991, and section 22-2-109(1), C.R.S., State board of education – additional duties. These rules establish the standards and criteria for the issuance of licenses and authorizations to teachers, special services providers, principals, and administrators. The Act calls for the State Board of Education to adopt rules for a three-tiered system of licensure for education personnel which includes an initial license for entry-level educators, a professional license for experienced educators, and a voluntary master certificate for outstanding educators. These rules also provide for the issuance of authorizations to educators as necessary to meet the needs of Colorado schools and students. Criteria for the renewal of licenses and authorizations, which provide for significant involvement of practicing educators, are established. Section 22-60.5-106, C.R.S. requires the State Board to establish appropriate license endorsement areas and their eligibility criteria. The endorsement criteria for subject areas and other areas of educational specialization for teachers, special service providers, principals and administrators are set forth in these rules. Standards and processes for the approval of educator preparation programs through institutions of higher education and designated agencies for alternative preparation are provided. These rules provide a process for the recognition of educator preparation programs in other states to facilitate the movement of educators among states. The rules establish the requirements for induction programs to assist new educators through support, supervision, ongoing professional development and evaluation. The rules establish the standards and processes by which licenses may be denied, suspended, annulled or revoked for conviction of certain criminal offenses, unethical behavior, professional incompetence, and other reasons enumerated by statute les establish the requirements for induction programs to assist new educators through support, supervision, ongoing professional development and evaluation. The rules establish the standards and processes by which licenses may be denied, suspended, annulled or revoked for conviction of certain criminal offenses, unethical behavior, professional incompetence, and other reasons enumerated by statute. Other miscellaneous provisions are included to meet the requirements of the Act. Code of Colorado Regulations Secretary of State State of Colorado Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 2 2.00 General Licensing Regulations The Colorado Department of Education has the sole authority to issue educator licenses and authorizations. Pursuant to sections 22-63-201 and 22-32-126, C.R.S., a Colorado license or authorization is required for employment as a teacher, special services provider or principal in a Colorado school or school district. All licenses and authorizations must be endorsed to indicate the grade levels/developmental levels and specialization area(s) which are appropriate to the applicant's preparation, training and experience. 2.01 Definitions 2.01(1) Accepted institution of higher education: An institution of higher education that offers at least the standard bachelor's degree and is recognized by one of the following regional associations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Higher Learning Commission; New England Commission of Higher Education; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; or Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 2.01(2) Administrator: Any person who may or may not be licensed, but who administers, directs or supervises an education instructional or education-related program, or a portion thereof, in any school or school district, or nonpublic school in the state and who is not the chief executive officer or an assistant chief executive officer of such school r Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 2.01(2) Administrator: Any person who may or may not be licensed, but who administers, directs or supervises an education instructional or education-related program, or a portion thereof, in any school or school district, or nonpublic school in the state and who is not the chief executive officer or an assistant chief executive officer of such school. 2.01(3) Alternative principal: Any person employed as the chief executive officer or an assistant chief executive officer of any school in the state to administer, direct or supervise the education instruction program in such school or nonpublic school under a principal authorization and is actively participating in an alternative principal program or an individualized alternative principal program. 2.01(4) Alternative principal program: a program of study provided by a designated agency, as described in section 22-60.5-305.5(6), C.R.S., for principal preparation designed to provide the information, experience, and training to enable participants to develop the skills and obtain experience and training comparable to that possessed by a person who qualifies for an initial principal license. 2.01(5) Alternative teacher contract: A one- or two-year contract, as described in section 22-60.5-207 C.R.S., entered into by a holder of an alternative teacher license pursuant to section 22-60.5- 201(1)(a), C.R.S., or an interim authorization pursuant to 22-60.5-111(7), C.R.S., and a school district, board of cooperative services, nonpublic school, or charter school that provides or participates in, a one-year or two-year alternative teacher program. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education r of an alternative teacher license pursuant to section 22-60.5- 201(1)(a), C.R.S., or an interim authorization pursuant to 22-60.5-111(7), C.R.S., and a school district, board of cooperative services, nonpublic school, or charter school that provides or participates in, a one-year or two-year alternative teacher program. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 3 2.01(6) Alternative teacher program: A one-year or two-year program of study and training for teacher preparation for a person of demonstrated knowledge and ability who holds an alternative teacher license or an interim authorization. An alternative teacher program must meet the standards of and obtain the approval of the state board of education and, upon completion, lead to a recommendation for licensure by the designated agency providing the alternative teacher program. 2.01(7) Alternative teacher support team: A team established by the designated agency for each holder of an alternative teacher license or an interim authorization pursuant to 22-60.5-111(7), C.R.S., employed as an alternative teacher. At a minimum, each alternative teacher support team must be composed of the alternative teacher's mentor, the building principal and a representative of the approved designated agency. 2.01(8) Alternative teacher: Any person employed to instruct students in any public or nonpublic school in the state under an alternative teacher license or interim authorization pursuant to 22-60.5-111(7) and actively participating in an alternative teacher program. 2.01(9) Approved content tests: assessments approved by the State Board of Education for the purpose of evaluating the required subject matter knowledge and skills for a license, authorization, and/or endorsement lic or nonpublic school in the state under an alternative teacher license or interim authorization pursuant to 22-60.5-111(7) and actively participating in an alternative teacher program. 2.01(9) Approved content tests: assessments approved by the State Board of Education for the purpose of evaluating the required subject matter knowledge and skills for a license, authorization, and/or endorsement. 2.01(10) Approved induction program: A program of continuing professional development for initial license-holders that meets the requirements of and is approved by the State Board of Education, and that upon completion leads to a recommendation for a professional license by the school district or districts, charter school, nonpublic school, or the institute providing such induction program. 2.01(11) Approved program of educator preparation: A program of study for the preparation of educators, approved by the State Board of Education, that prepares educator candidates to meet the quality standards established pursuant to section 22-9-105.5 (10), C.R.S. and the requirements for licensure endorsement(s) adopted by state board rule pursuant to section 22-60.5-106, C.R.S. and which, upon completion, leads to a recommendation for licensure. 2.01(12) Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES): A regional educational service unit designed to provide supporting, instructional, administrative, facility, community or any other services contracted by participating members. 2.01(13) Board of education: The governing body authorized by law to administer the affairs of any school district in the state except junior and community college districts. “Board of education” also includes a BOCES organized pursuant to section 22-5-101, C.R.S. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education or any other services contracted by participating members. 2.01(13) Board of education: The governing body authorized by law to administer the affairs of any school district in the state except junior and community college districts. “Board of education” also includes a BOCES organized pursuant to section 22-5-101, C.R.S. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 4 2.01(14) Charter school: A school authorized by a school district pursuant to Part 1 of Article 30.5 of Title 22 or a school authorized by the state charter school institute pursuant to Part 5 of Article 30.5 of Title 22. 2.01(15) Colorado Academic Standards: The state academic standards that identify the knowledge and skills that a student should acquire as the student progresses from preschool through elementary and secondary education, as adopted by the State Board of Education pursuant to section 22-7-1005, C.R.S. The Colorado Academic Standards are available at www.cde.state.co.us. 2.01(16) Colorado Teacher of the Year: The Colorado teacher selected as Teacher of the Year in the state program administered by the Department and coordinated through the national teacher of the year program. 2.01(17) Critical teacher shortage: A grade level or content area in which a local education provider (LEP) determines there is a severe need and impact on students and in which an LEP has been unable to place an appropriately licensed teacher in the vacant position(s) despite reasonable attempts to fill the position. 2.01(18) Department of Education or Department: The Colorado State Department of Education (CDE) as defined in section 24-1-115, C.R.S. 2.01(19) Designated agency: A school district or districts, a BOCES, an accepted institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, a charter school, nonpublic school, the institute or any combination thereof that is responsible for the organization, management and operation of an alternative teacher program or an alternative principal program n (CDE) as defined in section 24-1-115, C.R.S. 2.01(19) Designated agency: A school district or districts, a BOCES, an accepted institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, a charter school, nonpublic school, the institute or any combination thereof that is responsible for the organization, management and operation of an alternative teacher program or an alternative principal program. 2.01(20) Diversity: The backgrounds of all students and school personnel. 2.01(21) Endorsement: The designation on a license or an authorization of grade level(s) or developmental level(s), subject matter, or service specialization in accordance with the preparation, training and experience of the holder of such license or authorization. Endorsements typically reflect major areas of specialization. 2.01(22) Field-based experiences: Experiences conducted at a school site, school administration center, school clinic, or community agency. These experiences may include classroom observations; tutoring; assisting school principals, administrators, teachers or special services providers; participation in school- and community-wide activities; student teaching or internships. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 5 2.01(23) Individualized alternative principal program: Created in collaboration between a school district, charter school, the institute, or nonpublic school and an individual identified as requiring principal preparation, it is a plan of preparation that aligns to the Principal Quality Standards in section 6.00 of these rules and comprises coursework, practicums and other educational requirements the individual will complete while serving as a principal or assistant principal under a principal authorization in the collaborating school district, charter school, the institute or nonpublic school. 2.01(24) Institute: The state charter school institute created pursuant to section 22- 30.5-503, C.R.S ion 6.00 of these rules and comprises coursework, practicums and other educational requirements the individual will complete while serving as a principal or assistant principal under a principal authorization in the collaborating school district, charter school, the institute or nonpublic school. 2.01(24) Institute: The state charter school institute created pursuant to section 22- 30.5-503, C.R.S. 2.01(25) Licensure: The official recognition by a state governmental agency that an individual has met state-mandated minimum requirements and is approved to practice as a duly certified/licensed educator in the state. 2.01(26) Local education provider (LEP): A school district, a charter school authorized by a school district pursuant to Part 1 of Article 30.5 of Title 22, C.R.S., a charter school authorized by the State Charter School Institute pursuant to Part 5 of Article 30.5 of Title 22, C.R.S., or a BOCES created and operating pursuant to Article 5 of Title 22, C.R.S. that operates a public school. 2.01(27) Mentor administrator: Any administrator who is designated by a school district or districts, charter school, nonpublic school, or the institute providing an approved induction program for initial administrator license-holders, who has demonstrated outstanding administrative skills and school leadership and who can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial administrator license- holders participating in an approved induction program. 2.01(28) Mentor principal: Any principal who is designated by a school district or districts, charter school, nonpublic school, or the institute providing an approved induction program for initial principal license- holders, who has demonstrated outstanding principal skills and school leadership and who can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial principal license- holders participating in an approved induction program cipal who is designated by a school district or districts, charter school, nonpublic school, or the institute providing an approved induction program for initial principal license- holders, who has demonstrated outstanding principal skills and school leadership and who can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial principal license- holders participating in an approved induction program. 2.01(29) Mentor special services provider: Any special services provider who is designated by a school district or districts, charter school, nonpublic school, or the institute providing an approved induction program for initial special services license-holders, who has demonstrated outstanding special services provider skills and school leadership and who can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial special services license-holders participating in an approved induction program. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 6 2.01(30) Mentor teacher: A teacher who holds a professional license designated by a school district, charter school or nonpublic school, who has demonstrated outstanding teaching and school leadership and who can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to novice teachers. 2.01(31) Nonpublic school: Any independent or parochial school that provides a basic academic education. Neither the State board of Education nor any local school board has jurisdiction over the internal affairs of any independent or parochial school in Colorado. 2.01(32) Practicum: An intensive experience in which candidates practice and demonstrate professional skills and knowledge. Student teaching and internships are examples of a practicum. 2.01(33) Principal: Any person who is employed as the chief executive officer or an assistant chief executive officer of any school in the state and who administers, directs or supervises the education instruction program in such school or nonpublic school e in which candidates practice and demonstrate professional skills and knowledge. Student teaching and internships are examples of a practicum. 2.01(33) Principal: Any person who is employed as the chief executive officer or an assistant chief executive officer of any school in the state and who administers, directs or supervises the education instruction program in such school or nonpublic school. 2.01(34) Qualified, licensed teacher: An individual who holds a valid Colorado teaching license in the grade level and subject endorsement area(s) in which that individual teaches or will teach. 2.01(35) Rural school district: A school district in Colorado that the Department determines is rural, based on the district’s geographic size and its distance from the nearest large, urbanized area, with a total student enrollment of 6,500 students or fewer students. 2.01(36) School: Any of the public schools of the state. 2.01(37) School district: Any school district organized and existing pursuant to law, but not including junior or community college districts. “School district” includes a BOCES organized pursuant to 22-5-101, C.R.S. 2.01(38) Special services provider: Any person other than a teacher, principal or administrator who is employed by any school district, charter school, nonpublic school or the institute to provide professional services to students in direct support of the education instructional program. 2.01(39) Specialization area: The sequence of courses and experiences in the academic or professional area that the candidate plans to teach, for the grade level(s) or developmental level(s) at which the candidate plans to teach, and/or for the services that the candidate plans to provide. Examples of specialty areas include science (grades 7-12), elementary education (grades K-6), early childhood education (ages birth-8), reading specialist (grades K-12) and physical education (grades K-12)., Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education mental level(s) at which the candidate plans to teach, and/or for the services that the candidate plans to provide. Examples of specialty areas include science (grades 7-12), elementary education (grades K-6), early childhood education (ages birth-8), reading specialist (grades K-12) and physical education (grades K-12)., Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 7 2.01(40) State Board of Education: The Colorado State Board of Education established by section 1 of Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. 2.01(41) Student teaching: Part of the 800 hours of field or clinical experience required in a teacher preparation program as specified in 11.02 of these rules, that is an in-depth, direct teaching experience conducted in a school and classroom setting. It is considered a culminating field- based experience for the basic teacher preparation program where candidates practice and demonstrate professional skills and knowledge. 2.01(42) Student: A child or youth who has attained 3 years of age on or before August 1 and who is under 21 years of and who is enrolled in any public or nonpublic school in the state. 2.01(43) Teacher: Any person employed to instruct students in any public or nonpublic school in the state. 2.01(44) Teacher apprentice: A person who is registered and enrolled in a state- approved teacher degree apprenticeship program (pursuant to section 22-60.5- 111.5, C.R.S.), is enrolled in an affiliated bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution, and holds a teacher apprenticeship authorization pursuant to section 22-60.5-111(16), C.R.S. 2.01(45) Teacher of record: A person licensed pursuant to section 22-60.5- 201(1)(a.5), C.R.S. 2.02 Validity of certificates/license. 2.02(1) Certificates and letters of authorization issued by the Department prior to July 1, 1994, must remain valid for the period for which they were issued ed institution, and holds a teacher apprenticeship authorization pursuant to section 22-60.5-111(16), C.R.S. 2.01(45) Teacher of record: A person licensed pursuant to section 22-60.5- 201(1)(a.5), C.R.S. 2.02 Validity of certificates/license. 2.02(1) Certificates and letters of authorization issued by the Department prior to July 1, 1994, must remain valid for the period for which they were issued. 2.02(2) Endorsements placed on teacher or special services certificates prior to July 1, 1994, which were based on major areas of specialization or experience and academic credit, may be issued on subsequent teacher or special services license renewals provided all renewal requirements specified in section 7.00 of these rules have been met. 2.02(3) Certificates, licenses and authorizations which have expired are not valid unless the applicant has submitted a complete and qualifying application to the Department prior to the expiration date identified on the certificate, license or authorization. 2.03 General Requirements for Colorado Licenses 2.03(1) Degree. Each applicant for a Colorado license must hold the appropriate academic degree for the license and/or endorsement sought from an accepted institution of higher education. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 8 2.03(1)(a) It will be determined that an applicant “holds” or “has been awarded” the bachelor's or higher degree when the registrar of the accepted institution of higher education certifies that the applicant has met all institutional requirements for graduation with the degree, whether or not the degree has been conferred upon the applicant in formal ceremonies or otherwise conveyed to the individual (1)(a) It will be determined that an applicant “holds” or “has been awarded” the bachelor's or higher degree when the registrar of the accepted institution of higher education certifies that the applicant has met all institutional requirements for graduation with the degree, whether or not the degree has been conferred upon the applicant in formal ceremonies or otherwise conveyed to the individual. 2.03(1)(b) The Department and accepted institutions of higher education may recognize credits and degrees earned in foreign institutions of higher education if, after appropriate evaluation by an established credentials evaluation service as selected by the Department, there is evidence that such credits and degrees are the equivalent of those approved as fulfilling the specific license requirements. 2.03(2) Approved program of preparation. An initial license may be issued upon satisfactory completion of an approved program of preparation, an alternative teacher program, an alternative principal program, an individualized alternative principal program, an approved Colorado teacher degree apprenticeship program or an out-of-state educator preparation program approved or authorized by a state other than Colorado as defined in section 2.03(3)(b) of these rules, and upon demonstration of required competencies as specified in these rules. Applicants who completed an approved program in a state other than Colorado must meet the requirements in section 2.03(3) of these rules. 2.03(3) Out-of-state applicants am or an out-of-state educator preparation program approved or authorized by a state other than Colorado as defined in section 2.03(3)(b) of these rules, and upon demonstration of required competencies as specified in these rules. Applicants who completed an approved program in a state other than Colorado must meet the requirements in section 2.03(3) of these rules. 2.03(3) Out-of-state applicants. An initial license may be issued to an applicant from another state or country whose qualifications meet or exceed the requirements of the State Board of Education and who has met the following requirements: 2.03(3)(a) has completed the appropriate degree, experiences and educational level for the license and endorsement(s) requested as specified in these rules; 2.03(3)(b) has successfully completed an educator preparation program approved or authorized by a state other than Colorado, including a program at an accepted institution of higher education in the endorsement area sought or another educator preparation program, including an alternative teacher preparation program; 2.03(3)(c) has successfully completed a clinical experience that meets or exceeds Colorado’s field-based experience requirement as specified in 11.02 of these rules; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 9 2.03(3)(d) holds a standard license issued by the state education agency of another state or country, is eligible to hold a standard license issued by the state education agency of the preparing state, or meets the official requirements of the legally designated licensing agency of the preparing state; and 2.03(3)(e) has demonstrated professional competencies and depth of content knowledge appropriate to the license and endorsement requested, as specified in 2.03(4) of these rules tate or country, is eligible to hold a standard license issued by the state education agency of the preparing state, or meets the official requirements of the legally designated licensing agency of the preparing state; and 2.03(3)(e) has demonstrated professional competencies and depth of content knowledge appropriate to the license and endorsement requested, as specified in 2.03(4) of these rules. 2.03(4) An out-of-state applicant must meet the subject matter knowledge requirements for every endorsement sought by demonstrating professional competencies and depth of content knowledge for each endorsement or by providing evidence of completion of three or more years of successful full-time, fully licensed, evaluated, post-preparation experience in the endorsement area(s) sought within the previous seven years as a teacher, special services provider, principal or administrator in an established elementary or secondary school in another state or country. 2.03(4)(a) Applicants who satisfy the requirements of sections 2.03(3)(a)-(d) but not 2.03(3)(e) may be eligible for an interim authorization as provided in section 3.19 of these rules. 2.03(4)(b) Applicants who satisfy the requirements in sections 2.03(3)(a)-(d) but not 2.03(3)(e) and who provide evidence of completion of three or more years of successful full-time, fully licensed, evaluated post- preparation experience within the previous seven years as a teacher, special services provider, principal, or administrator in an established elementary or secondary school in another state or country, may be eligible for a Colorado professional license. 2.03(5) The State Board of Education may enter into interstate reciprocal agreements whereby the Department agrees to issue initial licenses to persons licensed in other states and such states agree to issue licenses to Colorado license-holders. Such agreements must not be inconsistent with section 2.03(3) of these rules nother state or country, may be eligible for a Colorado professional license. 2.03(5) The State Board of Education may enter into interstate reciprocal agreements whereby the Department agrees to issue initial licenses to persons licensed in other states and such states agree to issue licenses to Colorado license-holders. Such agreements must not be inconsistent with section 2.03(3) of these rules. 2.03(6) Pursuant to section 22-60.5-201(3)(c), C.R.S., the state board may annually designate teacher shortage areas and modify the requirements for licensure and endorsement in such shortage areas for the purpose of issuing initial teacher licenses or interim authorizations as outlined in these rules to applicants. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 10 2.03(7) Pursuant to section 22-60.5-201(3.5), C.R.S., the Department may issue professional teacher licenses to applicants who have earned and present certificates issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. 2.04 Application Procedures 2.04(1) Prior to submitting to the Department an application for a license, authorization, or endorsement, or for the renewal of a license or authorization, the applicant must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a complete set of his or her fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency, an authorized employee of a school district or BOCES using fingerprinting equipment that meets the Federal Bureau of Investigation image quality standards, or any third party approved by the CBI for the purpose of obtaining a criminal history record check, and any fingerprint processing fee(s). 2.04(1)(a) The applicant must give his or her social security number, if any, to the CBI and must indicate to the CBI that the criminal history is to be forwarded to the Department. An applicant who holds an ITIN but not a social security number may contact CDE to initiate the criminal history record check process of obtaining a criminal history record check, and any fingerprint processing fee(s). 2.04(1)(a) The applicant must give his or her social security number, if any, to the CBI and must indicate to the CBI that the criminal history is to be forwarded to the Department. An applicant who holds an ITIN but not a social security number may contact CDE to initiate the criminal history record check process. 2.04(1)(a)(i) If an individual submits an application or renewal application after the expiration of a credential, the individual must submit a new, complete set of fingerprints to the CBI. 2.04(1)(a)(ii) If an applicant previously submitted a complete set of fingerprints to the CBI pursuant to section 22-2-119.3, C.R.S., the individual need not submit a new set of fingerprints unless: (1) he or she has not continuously resided in Colorado for more than one full year; (2) he or she submits an application or renewal application after the expiration of a credential from the Department; or (3) the individual has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than a misdemeanor traffic offense or traffic infraction, subsequent to the educator's licensure or authorization. 2.04(2) An applicant must submit a complete application to the Department via its online system, which includes all required information and documentation as set forth in these rules, the application form, and any other application instructions published by the Department on its website. Required information and documentation includes that which the applicant is responsible for submitting and any other information and documentation that may be required from other sources to support the application, including but not limited to the following: 2.04(2)(a) The applicant must provide official transcripts showing conferral of the degree required for the license and endorsement sought: Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education responsible for submitting and any other information and documentation that may be required from other sources to support the application, including but not limited to the following: 2.04(2)(a) The applicant must provide official transcripts showing conferral of the degree required for the license and endorsement sought: Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 11 2.04(2)(a)(i) Each transcript must be authentic, original or photocopy, bearing the printed or embossed seal of the institution and the signature of the registrar, and include descriptive titles, course numbers, credits and grades for each course listed and degrees conferred, if any. For the purpose of these rules, credits must be in semester hours. Quarter, trimester, unit or term credits will be converted to semester hours at the time of evaluation. Submission of an incomplete, unofficial or illegible transcript will render an application incomplete. 2.04(2)(a)(ii) Transcripts from institutions of higher education outside the United States must be evaluated by an established credential evaluation service, selected by the Department, for course equivalence. 2.04(2)(a)(iii) Copies of official transcripts submitted with an application become part of the applicant's record with the Department and are not returnable. 2.04(2)(b) The applicant must provide an institutional recommendation from the educator preparation program, appropriate to the license sought and on the Department’s program verification form, which at a minimum confirms: the date of completion of an educator preparation program; endorsement area(s) and grade level(s); completion of student teaching, clinical experience or practicum; that the applicant holds or is eligible to hold a license in the preparing state or territory; and any additional information requested on the Department form on the Department’s program verification form, which at a minimum confirms: the date of completion of an educator preparation program; endorsement area(s) and grade level(s); completion of student teaching, clinical experience or practicum; that the applicant holds or is eligible to hold a license in the preparing state or territory; and any additional information requested on the Department form. 2.04(2)(b)(i) The recommendation must certify that the applicant completed the educator preparation program in a satisfactory manner and is in good standing; and 2.04(2)(b)(ii) The recommendation must indicate the subject and level or grades of student teaching, the number of hours of field-based experience performed, and the area of recommended endorsement as defined in section 4.00 of these rules. 2.04(2)(b)(iii) An individual applying for an initial license or professional license for the first time who holds a valid license or certificate in another state and demonstrates three or more years of successful full-time, evaluated, fully licensed teaching experience (post completion of an educator preparation program) within the previous seven years may be exempt from the institutional recommendation requirement. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 12 2.04(2)(c) When demonstrating professional competencies and depth of content knowledge by approved content test(s), the applicant must provide a copy of the official test score report(s). Submission of a score report for a test not approved by the state board at the time of application will render the application incomplete. When demonstrating professional competencies and depth of content knowledge by portfolio submission, achievement of sufficiently high education course work grades of B minus or better, or a combination of methods, failure to submit the documentation or other evidence required by state board rule for the license sought will render the application incomplete n will render the application incomplete. When demonstrating professional competencies and depth of content knowledge by portfolio submission, achievement of sufficiently high education course work grades of B minus or better, or a combination of methods, failure to submit the documentation or other evidence required by state board rule for the license sought will render the application incomplete. 2.04(2)(d) Out-of-state applicants must include a copy of any and all educator credentials held (valid or expired) in other states or territories. 2.04(2)(e) The applicant must submit the following to verify their identity: 2.04(2)(e)(i) the applicant’s name and mailing address; and 2.04(2)(e)(ii) applicant’s social security number, or if unavailable, the individual taxpayer identification number, and one of the following documents verifying the applicant’s identity: a clear copy of one of the following forms of government- issued photo identification: a valid passport or passport card; a valid driver’s license from any state; an identification card or document from any state; a United States military card or a military dependent identification card; a United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card; or a Native American tribal document. 2.04(2)(f) The applicant must submit a complete and accurate response, including but not limited to every required disclosure, form and supporting document, to every applicable section of the online application and attest that all information submitted is true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. 2.04(3) The fee for the evaluation and review of an application is established by the State Board of Education and shall be nonrefundable. 2.04(4) In any application for licensure, the applicant must indicate all endorsements sought and pay the established fees for the requested endorsement(s) at the time of submission of the application true and complete to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. 2.04(3) The fee for the evaluation and review of an application is established by the State Board of Education and shall be nonrefundable. 2.04(4) In any application for licensure, the applicant must indicate all endorsements sought and pay the established fees for the requested endorsement(s) at the time of submission of the application. If an applicant fails to indicate an endorsement(s) sought in a license application and subsequently seeks an endorsement, the Department will not consider the endorsement request until the applicant submits a complete added endorsement application and all required fees. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 13 2.04(5) An application is deemed complete when all required information, documentation and fees are received by the Department. An application that fails to include required information, documentation or fees will be deemed incomplete. Within 45 business days of submission, an applicant whose application is deemed incomplete will be notified and may cure the deficiency or submit to the Department a written request for reconsideration which states the basis for reconsideration. An applicant who fails to cure the deficiency or request reconsideration within 60 days of notification will be deemed to have withdrawn the application and such withdrawal shall not be subject to appeal or review. The Department will issue a written determination to an applicant in response to any request for reconsideration within 30 days of its receipt of the request. 2.04(6) Applications that are initiated in the Department’s online system but not submitted will be closed and deemed withdrawn 14 days after initiation. Such closed and withdrawn applications shall not be subject to appeal or review. 2.04(7) The Department will promptly act upon complete applications cant in response to any request for reconsideration within 30 days of its receipt of the request. 2.04(6) Applications that are initiated in the Department’s online system but not submitted will be closed and deemed withdrawn 14 days after initiation. Such closed and withdrawn applications shall not be subject to appeal or review. 2.04(7) The Department will promptly act upon complete applications. The Department may require additional information and documentation from an applicant to determine compliance with applicable laws and rules or to verify any information and documentation submitted. 3.00 License, Master Certificate, Authorization & Endorsement Qualifications This section 3.00 sets forth the general requirements for endorsements and adding subsequent endorsements to a teacher, special services or administrator license, as well as the discontinuation and establishing endorsements. Requirements for an initial endorsement issued on a teacher, special services, principal or administrator license or authorization are set forth in rules 3.01-3.29. 3.00(1) Review of license and endorsement standards: 3.00(1)(a) Pursuant to 22-2-109(1)(g)-(i), C.R.S., the standards of qualification, preparation and experience required for the issuance of licenses and which prescribe standards for endorsement appropriate for licenses must be reviewed periodically for currency. 3.00(1)(b) The Colorado State Board of Education shall establish by rule and regulation appropriate endorsements and the criteria for such endorsements; and 3.00(1)(c) The Colorado State Board of Education must establish a schedule for the review of all license/endorsement standards. 3.00(2) Development and approval of new endorsement areas and the discontinuance of endorsement areas: Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education by rule and regulation appropriate endorsements and the criteria for such endorsements; and 3.00(1)(c) The Colorado State Board of Education must establish a schedule for the review of all license/endorsement standards. 3.00(2) Development and approval of new endorsement areas and the discontinuance of endorsement areas: Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 14 3.00(2)(a) The Department must utilize appropriate content area representatives from among the education community and interested stakeholders to develop the recommendations for consideration by the state board with regard to the adoption of new endorsement areas or the discontinuance of endorsement areas that are no longer relevant or applicable to student needs. License-holders may qualify for additional endorsements as follows: 3.00(3) Second or subsequent endorsements to a teacher license may be awarded by the department based on one of the following: 3.00(3)(a) completion of an approved program of teacher preparation at an accepted institution of higher education, which includes completion of field experiences, student teaching or practicum or internship, unless waived by the approved institution pursuant to the following: 3.00(3)(a)(i) a waiver of field experience, student teaching, practicum or internship may be granted upon verification of satisfactory experience in the area of endorsement being sought. Waivers of coursework or other program requirements may also be granted for work experience, including teaching or administrative experience in schools. 3.00(3)(a)(ii) institutions of higher education must have written criteria, procedures and due- process procedures for the recognition of competencies acquired through experience. Such criteria and due- process procedures must include a process for appealing the denial of a request for waiver of field experience, student teaching, practicum, internship or other coursework or program requirements . 3.00(3)(a)(ii) institutions of higher education must have written criteria, procedures and due- process procedures for the recognition of competencies acquired through experience. Such criteria and due- process procedures must include a process for appealing the denial of a request for waiver of field experience, student teaching, practicum, internship or other coursework or program requirements. 3.00(3)(a)(iii) applicants who complete approved programs for additional endorsements must provide evidence of successful completion of the Colorado State Board of Education– approved assessment of content area knowledge in the endorsement area being sought, where required. 3.00(3)(b) academic preparation, experience or assessment for endorsements in section 4.00 of these rules: 3.00(3)(b)(i) for elementary education (grades k-6) or early childhood education (ages 0-8): 3.00(3)(b)(i)(A) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam(s) for the specified endorsement; or Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 15 3.00(3)(b)(i)(B) submitting evidence of achieving coursework in the endorsement area sought, as defined by the department and specified in rule 3.01(1)(e)(iv), with a minimum grade of B minus; 3.00(3)(b)(ii) for special education generalist (ages 5-21) and early childhood special education (ages 0-8): 3.00(3)(b)(ii)(A) completion of an approved preparation program or verification of 24 semester hours of specific coursework completed at an accepted institution of higher education, of which up to six semester hours may be fulfilled via verified relevant teaching experience or professional development activities, as determined by the department; and 3.00(3)(b)(ii)(B) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education-approved exams for the specified endorsement; or 3.00(3)(b)(ii)(C) submitting evidence of achieving coursework in the endorsement area sought, as defined by the department and specified in rule 3.01(1)(e)(iv), with a minimum grade of B minus ing experience or professional development activities, as determined by the department; and 3.00(3)(b)(ii)(B) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education-approved exams for the specified endorsement; or 3.00(3)(b)(ii)(C) submitting evidence of achieving coursework in the endorsement area sought, as defined by the department and specified in rule 3.01(1)(e)(iv), with a minimum grade of B minus. 3.00(3)(b)(iii) for secondary (grades 6-12), middle school mathematics (grades 6-8) and any K-12 and other endorsements not identified in rule 3.00(1)(b)(iv)-(xi): 3.00(3)(b)(iii)(A) a bachelor’s or higher degree in the endorsement area; or 3.00(3)(b)(iii)(B) verification of 24 semester hours of specific coursework completed at an accepted institution of higher education, of which up to six semester hours may be fulfilled via verified relevant teaching experience or professional development activities, as determined by the Department; or 3.00(3)(b)(iii)(C) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education-approved exam for the specified endorsement. 3.00(3)(b)(iv) for culturally and linguistically diverse education (grades K- 12): 3.00(3)(b)(iv)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license; and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 16 3.00(3)(b)(iv)(B) completion of an approved preparation program as specified in 4.21 of these rules or verification of 24 semester hours of specific coursework completed at an accepted institution of higher education, for which up to six semester hours may be fulfilled via verified relevant teaching experience of professional development activities, as determined by the department; 3.00(3)(b)(v) for culturally and linguistically diverse education bilingual specialist (grades K-12): 3.00(3)(b)(v)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license with a culturally and linguistically diverse education endorsement; and 3.00(3)(b)(v)(B) completion of an approved program for culturally and linguistically diverse bilingual specialists as specified in 4.22 of these rules or demons the department; 3.00(3)(b)(v) for culturally and linguistically diverse education bilingual specialist (grades K-12): 3.00(3)(b)(v)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license with a culturally and linguistically diverse education endorsement; and 3.00(3)(b)(v)(B) completion of an approved program for culturally and linguistically diverse bilingual specialists as specified in 4.22 of these rules or demonstration of the standards, as determined by the department. 3.00(3)(b)(vi) for mentor teacher (grades K-12): 3.00(3)(b)(vi)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license; 3.00(3)(b)(vi)(B) completion of an approved mentor teacher training program as specified in 4.24 of these rules; and 3.00(3)(b)(vi)(C) completion of one full school year of successful experience serving as a mentor teacher for a teacher candidate who is participating in clinical practice or for a novice teacher. 3.00(3)(b)(vii) for gifted education (ages 4-21); 3.00(3)(b)(vii)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license; and 3.00(3)(b)(vii)(B) completion of an approved program as specified in 4.29 of these rules. 3.00(3)(b)(viii) for mathematics specialist (grades K-12); 3.00(3)(b)(viii)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license with an elementary education (grades K-6), middle school mathematics (grades 6-8) or mathematics (grades 6-12) endorsement; 3.00(3)(b)(viii)(B) three years’ full-time, demonstrated classroom teaching experience; and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education (3)(b)(viii) for mathematics specialist (grades K-12); 3.00(3)(b)(viii)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license with an elementary education (grades K-6), middle school mathematics (grades 6-8) or mathematics (grades 6-12) endorsement; 3.00(3)(b)(viii)(B) three years’ full-time, demonstrated classroom teaching experience; and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 17 3.00(3)(b)(viii)(C) completion of an approved program for mathematics specialists as outlined in 4.30 of these rules, which includes a supervised practicum or internship as a mathematics specialist. 3.00(3)(b)(ix) for teacher librarian (grades K-12): 3.00(3)(b)(ix)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license; and 3.00(3)(b)(ix)(B) completion of an approved program as specified in 4.31 of these rules. 3.00(3)(b)(x) for adapted physical education (ages 3-21): 3.00(3)(b)(x)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license with a physical education endorsement earned via completion of an approved physical education program as specified in 4.16 of these rules; and 3.00(3)(b)(x)(B) completion of an approved adapted physical education program for school-aged children, including a 200- hour practicum across elementary and secondary grade levels, as specified in 4.32 of these rules. 3.00(3)(b)(xi) for reading specialist (grades K-12); 3.00(3)(b)(xi)(A) a valid Colorado teacher license; 3.00(3)(b)(xi)(B) an earned master’s degree in reading; 3.00(3)(b)(xi)(C) three years’ full-time teaching experience; and 3.00(3)(b)(xi)(D) completion of an approved reading specialist program, including a supervised practicum or internship, as specified in 4.33 of these rules. 3.00(3)(c) If the annual 1,000-limit of portfolio reviews as described in 3.01(1)(e)(iii) has not been reached, licensed Colorado teachers seeking additional endorsements may demonstrate professional competencies using the multiple measures set forth in 3.01(1)(e) pletion of an approved reading specialist program, including a supervised practicum or internship, as specified in 4.33 of these rules. 3.00(3)(c) If the annual 1,000-limit of portfolio reviews as described in 3.01(1)(e)(iii) has not been reached, licensed Colorado teachers seeking additional endorsements may demonstrate professional competencies using the multiple measures set forth in 3.01(1)(e). 3.00(4) Second or subsequent special services endorsements may be awarded by the department upon fulfilling the requirements per specialty as specified in 3.02 of these rules. 3.00(5) Second or subsequent administrator endorsements may be awarded by the department upon fulfilling the requirements per endorsement as specified in 3.04 of these rules. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 18 3.00(6) In the event that the State Board of Education discontinues an endorsement, individuals who at the time of discontinuance are actively enrolled in a Colorado program for the discontinued endorsement have five years from the date the endorsement is discontinued to complete their program and apply to the Colorado Department of Education for the endorsement. 3.00(7) Applicants will have a maximum of five years from the date of a discontinued content exam to submit an application with the successful content exam score report to satisfy exam criteria for that endorsement. 3.01 Initial Teacher License An initial teacher license is valid for three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.01 of these rules he endorsement. 3.00(7) Applicants will have a maximum of five years from the date of a discontinued content exam to submit an application with the successful content exam score report to satisfy exam criteria for that endorsement. 3.01 Initial Teacher License An initial teacher license is valid for three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.01 of these rules. 3.01(1) An initial teacher license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.01(1)(a) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education; 3.01(1)(b) has completed an approved program of preparation at an accepted institution of higher education or state-approved alternative preparation program, including the clinical experience as specified in 11.02 of these rules; 3.01(1)(c) has provided an institutional recommendation which meets the requirements outlined in 2.04(2)(b) and: 3.01(1)(c)(i) verifies satisfactory completion of the approved program; 3.01(1)(c)(ii) specifies the grade/developmental level(s) and endorsement area(s) or specialization(s) completed by the applicant; 3.01(1)(c)(iii) verifies successful completion of student teaching, internship or practicum as specified in 2.01(41) of these rules; the grade/developmental level(s) and endorsement/specialization areas of the experience; and 3.01(1)(c)(iv) certifies that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and has the competencies essential for educational service as specified in 3.01(1)(e) of these rules. 3.01(1)(d) has submitted a complete application for a license as defined in section 2.04 of these rules; and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 01(1)(c)(iv) certifies that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and has the competencies essential for educational service as specified in 3.01(1)(e) of these rules. 3.01(1)(d) has submitted a complete application for a license as defined in section 2.04 of these rules; and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 19 3.01(1)(e) has demonstrated professional competencies and depth of content knowledge necessary for teaching in the endorsement area as outlined below: 3.01(1)(e)(i) for an early childhood education (ages birth-8), early childhood special education (ages birth-8), elementary education endorsement (grades K-6) or special education generalist (ages 5- 21) endorsement: 3.01(1)(e)(i)(A) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam(s); or 3.01(1)(e)(i)(B) an approved submission of demonstrated professional competencies and depth of content knowledge necessary for teaching in the endorsement area, as determined by the department, as specified in 3.01(1)(e)(iii) of these rules. 3.01(1)(e)(ii) for a secondary (grades 6-12), middle school mathematics (grades 6-8) and K-12 or other endorsement areas not specified in 3.01(1)(b)(vi)-(xi) of these rules: 3.01(1)(e)(ii)(A) an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education in the endorsement area; 3.01(1)(e)(ii)(B) verification of 24 semester hours of qualifying coursework in the endorsement area sought, as defined by the department, with a minimum grade of B minus, completed at an accepted institution of higher education; 3.01(1)(e)(ii)(C) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam; or 3.01(1)(e)(ii)(D) an approved submission of demonstrated professional competencies and depth of content knowledge necessary for teaching in the endorsement area, as determined by the Department, as specified in 3.01(1)(e)(iii) of these rules minus, completed at an accepted institution of higher education; 3.01(1)(e)(ii)(C) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam; or 3.01(1)(e)(ii)(D) an approved submission of demonstrated professional competencies and depth of content knowledge necessary for teaching in the endorsement area, as determined by the Department, as specified in 3.01(1)(e)(iii) of these rules. 3.01(1)(e)(iii) approval of a portfolio of coursework reviewed by the Department or its designee. This option is available for up to 1,000 applicants per fiscal year on a first-come, first-served basis. The Department will publicly post on its website when the 1,000 limit has been reached; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 20 3.01(1)(e)(iii)(A) A portfolio of coursework will consist of coursework and teaching-based artifacts and evidence that demonstrate professional competencies and depth of content knowledge, including, but not limited to, live teaching videos, copies of lessons developed by the applicant, syllabi and other curricular materials developed by the applicant, papers written by the applicant, demonstrated classroom experience in which a rubric review was utilized, and/or professional development assessment of content knowledge, etc. 3.01(1)(e)(iii)(B) Portfolio artifacts and evidence must be submitted with a content matter worksheet(s) for the endorsement sought and demonstrate competency in the endorsement area as defined by the endorsement area standards in section 4.00 of these rules. 3.01(1)(e)(iii)(C) Portfolio coursework artifacts and evidence of depth of content knowledge will be evaluated based on the degree to which they demonstrate competency in the endorsement area sought, as outlined below, and applicants will receive ratings of “met” or “not met” based on the alignment of the artifacts and evidence to the endorsement area standards in section 4.00 of these rules ules. 3.01(1)(e)(iii)(C) Portfolio coursework artifacts and evidence of depth of content knowledge will be evaluated based on the degree to which they demonstrate competency in the endorsement area sought, as outlined below, and applicants will receive ratings of “met” or “not met” based on the alignment of the artifacts and evidence to the endorsement area standards in section 4.00 of these rules. Each applicable endorsement standard will be evaluated as follows: 3.01(1)(e)(iii)(C)(I) No evidence = No evidence provided or provided evidence does not align to the endorsement standard; 3.01(1)(e)(iii)(C)(II) Insufficient evidence = Evidence provided does not fully demonstrate attainment of the standard; and 3.01(1)(e)(iii)(C)(III) Adequate evidence = Evidence provided demonstrates attainment of the standard; 3.01(1)(e)(iv) submitting evidence of achieving coursework in the endorsement area sought, as defined by the Department, with a minimum grade of B minus; or 3.01(1)(e)(v) a combination of the measures outlined in 3.01(1)(e). 3.01(2) An initial teacher license may be issued to an applicant who has completed an alternative teacher program and who: Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 21 3.01(2)(a) holds an alternative teacher license as prescribed in section 3.12 of these rules or an interim authorization as prescribed in section 3.19(2) of these rules; 3.01(2)(b) has completed an alternative teacher program as defined in section 2.01(6) of these rules; 3.01(2)(c) has submitted a complete application for an initial license as defined in section 2.04 of these rules; 3.01(2)(d) has provided an institutional recommendation from the approved designated agency and which meets the requirements outlined in 2.04(2)(b), and: 3.01(2)(d)(i) verifies satisfactory completion of the alternative teacher program; 3.01(2)(d)(ii) verifies employment as an alternative teacher as provided in sections 22-60.5-201 and 22-60.5-205, C.R.S., in the endorsement area sought; and 3.01(2)(d)(iii) cert provided an institutional recommendation from the approved designated agency and which meets the requirements outlined in 2.04(2)(b), and: 3.01(2)(d)(i) verifies satisfactory completion of the alternative teacher program; 3.01(2)(d)(ii) verifies employment as an alternative teacher as provided in sections 22-60.5-201 and 22-60.5-205, C.R.S., in the endorsement area sought; and 3.01(2)(d)(iii) certifies that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and has demonstrated the competencies essential for educational service. 3.01(2)(e) has demonstrated subject matter knowledge necessary for teaching in the endorsement area as specified in 3.01(1)(e) of these rules. 3.01(3) An initial teacher license may be issued to an applicant who has completed a Colorado State Board of Education-approved Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program and who: 3.01(3)(a) holds a teacher degree apprenticeship authorization as prescribed in 3.29 of these rules; 3.01(3)(b) has submitted a complete application for an initial teacher license as defined in 2.04 of these rules; 3.01(3)(c) has received a recommendation for initial licensure from the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program sponsor, which verifies the candidate has: 3.01(3)(c)(i) satisfied all requirements to earn a bachelor’s degree; 3.01(3)(c)(ii) satisfactorily completed the Level 4 one-year teacher of record requirement; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education e rules; 3.01(3)(c) has received a recommendation for initial licensure from the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program sponsor, which verifies the candidate has: 3.01(3)(c)(i) satisfied all requirements to earn a bachelor’s degree; 3.01(3)(c)(ii) satisfactorily completed the Level 4 one-year teacher of record requirement; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 22 3.01(3)(c)(iii) satisfactorily reached Level 5 to complete the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program; and 3.01(3)(d) has demonstrated professional competencies and depth of content knowledge necessary for teaching in the endorsement area as specified in 3.01(1)(e) of these rules. 3.01(3)(e) An applicant who competes an approved induction program and receives a certificate of apprenticeship completion from the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program sponsor may qualify for a professional teacher license, as specified in 3.05(4) of these rules. 3.02 Initial Special Services License An initial special services license is valid for three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.01 of these rules. 3.02(1) An initial special services license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.02(1)(a) meets the requirements for the specialty area specified in 3.02 of these rules: 3.02(1)(b) has supplied an institutional recommendation which meets the requirements outlined in 2.04(2), and: 3.02(1)(c) verifies satisfactory completion of the appropriate degree for the specialization from an accepted institution of higher education; 3.02(1)(d) specifies the area(s) of specialization completed by the applicant; 3.02(1)(d)(i) verifies successful completion of internship or practicum in a school setting or other appropriate setting, as specified by rule for the specialization area sought for licensure; 3.02(2)(d)(ii) certifies that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the special service area and has the professional competencies essential for educational service; and 3.02(1)(e) has submitted a 1)(d)(i) verifies successful completion of internship or practicum in a school setting or other appropriate setting, as specified by rule for the specialization area sought for licensure; 3.02(2)(d)(ii) certifies that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the special service area and has the professional competencies essential for educational service; and 3.02(1)(e) has submitted a complete application for a license as defined in section 2.04 of these rules. 3.02(2) An initial special services license may be issued in one or more of the following specializations: 3.02(2)(a) School Audiologist (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(a)(i) holds a clinical doctorate in audiology from an accepted institution of higher education; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 23 3.02(2)(a)(i)(A) for candidates who graduated before July 1, 2007, a master’s degree in audiology meets this requirement; 3.02(2)(a)(ii) has successfully completed an accredited audiology program and 3.02(2)(a)(iii) has passed the state-approved audiology exam. 3.02(2)(a)(iv) An individual who provides a valid license to practice audiology in Colorado pursuant to the Audiologists Practice Act (section 12-210-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid license issued by another state and is able to practice audiology in Colorado pursuant to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact (section 24-60-4202, C.R.S.) satisfies the requirements specified in section 3.02(2)(a)(ii)-(iii) ovides a valid license to practice audiology in Colorado pursuant to the Audiologists Practice Act (section 12-210-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid license issued by another state and is able to practice audiology in Colorado pursuant to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact (section 24-60-4202, C.R.S.) satisfies the requirements specified in section 3.02(2)(a)(ii)-(iii). 3.02(2)(b) School Occupational Therapist (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(b)(i) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree in occupational therapy from an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education-accredited program; 3.02(2)(b)(ii) has successfully completed a practicum or internship, as required by the school of occupational therapy attended, which may be held in a variety of settings; 3.02(2)(b)(iii) has passed the occupational therapy national registration examination administered by the national board for certification in occupational therapy; and 3.02(2)(b)(iv) holds a valid license to practice in Colorado pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act (section 12-270-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid licensed issued by another state and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the occupational therapy licensure interstate compact (section 24-60-4101, C.R.S.). 3.02(2)(c) School Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(c)(i) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education; 3.02(2)(c)(ii) has successfully completed an approved preparation program for orientation and mobility specialists; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education t (section 24-60-4101, C.R.S.). 3.02(2)(c) School Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(c)(i) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education; 3.02(2)(c)(ii) has successfully completed an approved preparation program for orientation and mobility specialists; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 24 3.02(2)(c)(iii) has successfully completed a practicum or internship in a school setting, equivalent to a minimum of 320 full-time hours under the supervision of an Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)-certified orientation and mobility specialist; 3.02(2)(c)(iv) has passed the ACVREP orientation and mobility specialist exam; and 3.02(2)(c)(v) holds valid ACVREP Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) -certification. 3.02(2)(vi) An applicant who provides valid ACVREP COMS certification and who meets the practicum experience requirements stated above satisfies the requirements specified in 3.02(2)(c)(ii)- (v). 3.02(2)(d) School Physical Therapist (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(d)(i) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education; 3.02(2)(d)(ii) has completed a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); and 3.02(2)(d)(iii) holds a valid license to practice in Colorado pursuant to the Physical Therapy Practice Act (section 12-285-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid license issued by another state and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the physical therapy licensure compact (section 24-60-3702, C.R.S.). 3.02(2)(e) School Nurse (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(e)(i) holds an associate’s or higher degree in nursing from an accepted institution of higher education or one recognized by the U.S al Therapy Practice Act (section 12-285-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid license issued by another state and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the physical therapy licensure compact (section 24-60-3702, C.R.S.). 3.02(2)(e) School Nurse (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(e)(i) holds an associate’s or higher degree in nursing from an accepted institution of higher education or one recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a specialized accrediting agency; and 3.02(2)(e)(ii) holds a valid license to practice professional nursing pursuant to the Nurse Practice Act (section 12-255-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid multi-state license and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the nurse licensure compact (section 24-60- 3802, C.R.S.) 3.02(2)(f) School Social Worker (Ages Birth-21) Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 25 3.02(2)(f)(i) holds an earned master’s or higher degree in social work from an accepted institution of higher education; 3.02(2)(f)(ii) has completed a supervised, 900-clock hour practicum in the field of social work, which must have been completed in a school, social service agency, mental health clinic or facility and/or hospital setting and which provided the social worker opportunities to synthesize and apply a broad range of relevant knowledge and skills, as well as analyze intervene and evaluate in ways that were highly differentiated, discriminating and self-critical, and differentially refine the candidate’s communication skills with a variety of client populations, colleagues and members of the community; 3.02(2)(f)(iii) has successfully completed at least 200 hours working with school-age children/students; 3.02(2)(f)(iv) has documented evidence of completion of coursework in school and special education law, including content covering functional behavior assessment and the development of behavior intervention plans lls with a variety of client populations, colleagues and members of the community; 3.02(2)(f)(iii) has successfully completed at least 200 hours working with school-age children/students; 3.02(2)(f)(iv) has documented evidence of completion of coursework in school and special education law, including content covering functional behavior assessment and the development of behavior intervention plans. 3.02(2)(f)(v) An applicant who provides valid Certified School Social Work (C-SSWS) certification from the National Association of Social Workers satisfies the in 3.02(f)(ii)-(iv). 3.02(2)(f)(vi) An applicant who holds a license to practice in Colorado pursuant to Part Four of the Mental Health Practice Act (section 12- 245-401, et. seq., C.R.S.) may meet endorsement requirements upon completion of coursework in school law and special education law, functional behavior assessments and the development of behavior intervention plans. 3.02(2)(g) School Speech-Language Pathologist (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(2)(g)(i) holds an earned master’s or higher degree in communication disorders or speech-language pathology from an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-approved Council on Academic Accreditation-accredited program at an accepted institution of higher education; and 3.02(2)(g)(ii) has successfully completed a practicum or internship with children/students ages birth-21 in a school setting, equivalent to a minimum of eight weeks full-time, under the supervision of a professionally licensed school speech-language pathologist. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education program at an accepted institution of higher education; and 3.02(2)(g)(ii) has successfully completed a practicum or internship with children/students ages birth-21 in a school setting, equivalent to a minimum of eight weeks full-time, under the supervision of a professionally licensed school speech-language pathologist. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 26 3.02(2)(g)(iii) An applicant who holds valid ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), a valid license to practice in Colorado as a speech-language pathologist pursuant to the Speech-language Pathology Practice Act (section 12-305-101, et. seq., C.R.S.) or a valid license issued by another state and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact (section 24-60-4202, et. seq., C.R.S.) – and who also meets the practicum experience requirement above – satisfies the requirements specified in 3.02(2)(g)(i)-(ii). 3.02(2)(h) School Psychologist (Ages Birth-21) 3.02(1)(h)(i) has completed an approved Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program with a minimum of 60 graduate semester hours or a doctoral program for the preparation of school psychologists serving students ages 0-21 at an accepted institution of higher education; that includes: 3.02(2)(h)(i)(A) practicums consisting of a sequence of closely supervised on campus or field-based activities, designed to develop and evaluate a candidate’s mastery of district professional skills, consistent with the program and/or course goals; 3.02(2)(h)(i)(B) an internship consisting of a full-time experience over one year or half-time experience over two consecutive years, with a minimum of 1,200 clock hours, of which at least 600 hours must be in a school setting and which requires a candidate to demonstrate, under supervision, the ability to provide a wide range of outcome- based school psychological services, and 600 hours in other acceptable internship experiences including private, state- approved education programs o time experience over two consecutive years, with a minimum of 1,200 clock hours, of which at least 600 hours must be in a school setting and which requires a candidate to demonstrate, under supervision, the ability to provide a wide range of outcome- based school psychological services, and 600 hours in other acceptable internship experiences including private, state- approved education programs or other appropriate mental health or education-related programs; 3.02(2)(h)(ii) has passed the state-approved content exam; and 3.02(2)(h)(iii) has successfully fulfilled the requirements specified in section 5.01 of these rules. 3.02(2)(h)(iv) An applicant who provides a valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential satisfies the requirements specified in 3.02(h)(ii)-(iii). Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 27 3.02(2)(h)(v) An applicant who holds a valid license to practice in Colorado pursuant to Part Three of the Mental Health Practice Act (section 12-245-301, et. seq, C.R.S.) or a valid license issued by another state and able to practice in Colorado pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (section 24-60-3902, et. seq., C.R.S), or is eligible to sit for licensure examinations to obtain these credentials, may provide an institutional recommendation from an accredited school psychology program verifying the applicant’s acquisition of the competencies listed in section 5.01 of these rules, including completion of an appropriate internship and a passing score on the state-approved content exam, to satisfy the requirements specified in 3.02(2)(h)(i)(A)-3.02(h)(iii) inations to obtain these credentials, may provide an institutional recommendation from an accredited school psychology program verifying the applicant’s acquisition of the competencies listed in section 5.01 of these rules, including completion of an appropriate internship and a passing score on the state-approved content exam, to satisfy the requirements specified in 3.02(2)(h)(i)(A)-3.02(h)(iii). 3.02(2)(i) School Counselor (PreK-12) 3.02(2)(i)(i) holds a master's or higher degree in school counseling from an accepted institution of higher education or from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs- accredited program, including; 3.02(2)(i)(i)(A) a minimum 100 clock-hour practicum, scheduled throughout the program; 3.02(2)(i)(i)(B) a 600 clock-hour internship, supervised by a licensed school counselor in a school setting with multiple grade levels of students that provides opportunities for the candidate, to engage in a variety of activities that an effective school counselor would be expected to perform; 3.02(2)(i)(ii) has passed the state-approved school counseling assessment; and 3.02(2)(i)(iii) has successfully fulfilled the requirements specified in section 5.02 of these rules. 3.03 Initial Principal License An initial principal license is valid for three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.01 of these rules. 3.03(1) An initial principal license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.03(1)(a) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education nse An initial principal license is valid for three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.01 of these rules. 3.03(1) An initial principal license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.03(1)(a) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 28 3.03(1)(b) has completed an approved principal preparation program at an accepted institution of higher education, including the required clinical experience as specified in 11.02 of these rules, an individualized alternative principal program as defined in sections 22-60.5-305.5 and 22- 60.5-111(14), C.R.S., an alternative principal program created by a designated agency and approved by the State Board of Education pursuant to section 22-60.5-305.5(6)(a), C.R.S., or has evidence of partial completion of an approved principal preparation program in each of two or more accepted institutions of higher education. Upon a finding by the Department of completion of the equivalent of any one program by combining work completed at different programs, the requested license may be issued, assuming all requirements set forth in these rules have been met; 3.03(1)(c) has provided an institutional recommendation from the principal preparation program, appropriate to the license sought and on the Department’s program verification form, which at a minimum confirms: 3.03(1)(c)(i) the date of satisfactory completion of an approved principal program and the associated grade levels; 3.03(1)(c)(ii) successful completion of internship or practicum in a school setting; and 3.03(1)(c)(iii) that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the Principal Quality Standards specified in section 6.01 of these rules and has the competencies essential for educational service (i) the date of satisfactory completion of an approved principal program and the associated grade levels; 3.03(1)(c)(ii) successful completion of internship or practicum in a school setting; and 3.03(1)(c)(iii) that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the Principal Quality Standards specified in section 6.01 of these rules and has the competencies essential for educational service. 3.03(1)(d) provides documented evidence of three or more years of full-time, successful experience working with students as a licensed or certificated professional in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school in this state or another state or has three or more years of experience working with students as a professional in a nonpublic school; 3.03(1)(e) has submitted a complete application for an initial license as defined in section 2.04 of these rules; and 3.03(1)(f) has demonstrated professional competencies as evidenced by a passing score on the State Board of Education-approved content test. 3.03(2) An initial principal license must be valid in any school district, BOCES, nonpublic or charter school which provides, participates in or has been granted a waiver from providing an approved induction program for principals as described in section 9.00 of these rules. 3.03(3) An initial principal license must be valid for occasional teaching, which must not constitute more than one-half of a typical teaching assignment. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education ol which provides, participates in or has been granted a waiver from providing an approved induction program for principals as described in section 9.00 of these rules. 3.03(3) An initial principal license must be valid for occasional teaching, which must not constitute more than one-half of a typical teaching assignment. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 29 3.04 Initial Administrator License An initial administrator license is valid for three years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.01 of these rules. 3.04(1) An initial administrator license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.04(1)(a) holds an earned bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education; 3.04(1)(b) has completed an approved program for district-level administrators at an accepted institution of higher education or has evidence of partial completion of an approved administrator preparation program in each of two or more accepted institutions of higher education. Upon the Department’s determination of completion of the equivalent of any one program by combining coursework completed at different programs, the requested license may be issued, assuming all requirements set forth in these rules have been met; 3.04(1)(c) has supplied an institutional recommendation from the preparing administrator preparation program, appropriate to the license sought and on the Department’s program verification form, which at a minimum confirms: 3.04(1)(c)(i) the date of satisfactory completion of an approved administrator program and the associated grade levels; 3.04(1)(c)(ii) the area(s) of endorsement/specialization completed by the applicant; 3.04(1)(c)(iii) successful completion of internship, or practicum in a school setting or other appropriate setting in the endorsement/specialization area sought for licensure; and 3.04(1)(c)(iv) that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the Administrator Quality Standards specified in section 6.02(1) of thes (ii) the area(s) of endorsement/specialization completed by the applicant; 3.04(1)(c)(iii) successful completion of internship, or practicum in a school setting or other appropriate setting in the endorsement/specialization area sought for licensure; and 3.04(1)(c)(iv) that the applicant has demonstrated thorough knowledge of the Administrator Quality Standards specified in section 6.02(1) of these rules and has the competencies essential for educational service. 3.04(1)(d) has submitted a complete application for an initial license as defined in section 2.04 of these rules; and 3.04(1)(e) has demonstrated professional competencies as evidenced by a passing score on the State Board of Education-approved content test for administrators. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 30 3.04(2) An initial administrator license must be valid in any school district, BOCES, nonpublic school or charter school, which provides, participates in or has been granted a waiver from providing an approved induction program for administrators as described in section 9.00 of these rules. 3.04(3) A holder of an initial administrator license who has completed three or more years of full-time, continuous, successful experience working with students as a licensed professional in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school in this state or another state may function as an occasional teacher. For purposes of this section, occasional teaching is defined as no more than one-half of a typical teaching assignment dministrator license who has completed three or more years of full-time, continuous, successful experience working with students as a licensed professional in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school in this state or another state may function as an occasional teacher. For purposes of this section, occasional teaching is defined as no more than one-half of a typical teaching assignment. 3.04(4) The applicant for an initial administrator license with a director of gifted education endorsement must: 3.04(4)(a) hold a master’s or higher degree from an accepted institution of higher education and a professional teacher license with a gifted education endorsement (or demonstrate knowledge and application of standards for the gifted education endorsement, as determined upon evaluation by the Department); 3.04(4)(b) have a minimum of two years’ full-time experience working with students with exceptional academic and talent aptitude; 3.04(4)(c) have completed an approved program for the preparation of directors of gifted education, which must include a supervised field-based experience, as confirmed on the institutional recommendation from the preparing program; 3.04(4)(d) have demonstrated professional competencies as evidenced by a passing score on the Colorado State Board of Education-approved content test for administrators; and 3.04(4)(e) meet the professional competencies outlined in section 6.02(3) of these rules. 3.04(5) The applicant for an initial administrator license with a director of special education endorsement must meet requirements as outlined in either pathway detailed in rule 3.04(5)(a) or 3.04(5)(b) below: 3.04(5)(a) holders of a bachelor’s or higher degree in special education from an accepted institution of higher education or a department-issued special services professional license with endorsement as a speech-language pathologist or school psychologist must: 3.04(5)(a)(i) have a minimum of two years’ full-time experience working with students with special needs; 3.04(5)(a) or 3.04(5)(b) below: 3.04(5)(a) holders of a bachelor’s or higher degree in special education from an accepted institution of higher education or a department-issued special services professional license with endorsement as a speech-language pathologist or school psychologist must: 3.04(5)(a)(i) have a minimum of two years’ full-time experience working with students with special needs; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 31 3.04(5)(a)(ii) have completed an approved program for the preparation of directors of special education, which must include a supervised field-based experience, as confirmed on the institutional recommendation from the preparing program; 3.04(5)(a)(iii) have a passing score on the Colorado State Board of Education-approved content test for administrators; and 3.04(5)(a)(iv) meet the professional competencies outlined in section 6.02(2) of these rules. 3.04(5)(b) holders of a department-issued professional special services license with an endorsement as a school audiologist, counselor, nurse, occupational therapist, orientation and mobility specialist, physical therapist or social worker must: 3.04(5)(b)(i) have five years’ full-time experience under the professional license in their specialty; 3.04(5)(b)(ii) have three years’ full-time experience as a special education administrator (such as a special education coordinator), which included supervision and evaluation of special education teachers and special service providers; 3.04(5)(b)(iii) have verified experience, supervision and execution of responsibilities for the special education administration as required by the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and Colorado Exceptional Children’s Education Act, including: 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(A) special education program supervision and evaluation, funding requirements, budget development, implementation costs and accountability, including maintenance of effort; 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(B) assurance and implementation of Child Find; 3.04(5)(b) tion as required by the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and Colorado Exceptional Children’s Education Act, including: 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(A) special education program supervision and evaluation, funding requirements, budget development, implementation costs and accountability, including maintenance of effort; 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(B) assurance and implementation of Child Find; 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(C) knowledge and understanding of the criteria for special education eligibility categories and special education referral, evaluation, eligibility determination and re- evaluation processes; 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(D) general requirements for the provision of a free and appropriate education and obligations to students with disabilities in all education settings; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 32 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(E) development, implementation and evaluation of Individualized Education Programs, including a strong depth of knowledge in curriculum and instruction as it pertains to the delivery of specially designed instruction as defined in the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act; 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(F) student discipline procedures and confidentiality, procedural safeguards and dispute resolution processes for parents and children; 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(G) the integration of general and special education, including curriculum, instructional strategies, assessments, individualized instruction in support of academic achievement for all students; and 3.04(5)(b)(iii)(H) knowledge and supervision of the birth-21 continuum of services offered by school, district or BOCES; and 3.04(5)(b)(iv) have completed an approved program for the preparation of directors of special education, which must include a supervised field-based experience, as confirmed on the institutional recommendation from the preparing program; 3.04(5)(b)(v) have a passing score on the approved content test for administrators; and 3.04(5)(b)(vi) meet the professional competencies outlined in section 6.02(2) of these ) have completed an approved program for the preparation of directors of special education, which must include a supervised field-based experience, as confirmed on the institutional recommendation from the preparing program; 3.04(5)(b)(v) have a passing score on the approved content test for administrators; and 3.04(5)(b)(vi) meet the professional competencies outlined in section 6.02(2) of these rules. 3.05 Professional Teacher or Special Services License A professional teacher or special services license is valid for a period of seven years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.02 of these rules. 3.05(1) A professional teacher or special services license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.05(1)(a) holds a Colorado initial teacher license or Colorado initial special services license; 3.05(1)(b) has successfully completed an approved teacher or special services induction program as prescribed in section 8.00 of these rules and/or has been recommended for the professional teacher or special services license by the district or BOCES providing such induction program; and Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 33 3.05(1)(c) has submitted a complete application for a professional teacher or professional special services license as defined in rule 2.04. 3.05(2) Notwithstanding the provisions in 3.05(1)(b), the Department may issue a professional teacher license if the applicant meets the requirements for an initial teacher license and previously completed an induction program while teaching under an adjunct instructor authorization, an emergency authorization, an interim authorization, a temporary educator eligibility authorization or alternative teacher license tanding the provisions in 3.05(1)(b), the Department may issue a professional teacher license if the applicant meets the requirements for an initial teacher license and previously completed an induction program while teaching under an adjunct instructor authorization, an emergency authorization, an interim authorization, a temporary educator eligibility authorization or alternative teacher license. If the applicant is employed by a school district, charter school, the institute, nonpublic school or BOCES that has obtained a waiver of the induction program requirement, the applicant must demonstrate completion of any requirements specified in the school district’s, charter school’s, the institute’s, nonpublic school’s or BOCES’s plan for support, assistance and training of an initially licensed educator. 3.05(3) Notwithstanding the provisions in 3.05(1)(b), the Department may issue a professional special services license if the applicant meets the requirements for an initial special services license and previously completed an induction program while serving under an emergency authorization or a temporary educator eligibility authorization. If the applicant is employed by a school district, charter school, the institute, nonpublic school or BOCES that has obtained a waiver of the induction program requirement, the applicant must demonstrate completion of any requirements specified in the school district’s, charter school’s, the institute’s, nonpublic school’s or BOCES’s plan for support, assistance and training of an initially licensed educator. 3.05(4) Notwithstanding the provisions in 3.05(1), the Department may issue a professional teacher license to an applicant who holds a certificate of apprenticeship completion from an approved teacher degree apprenticeship program d in the school district’s, charter school’s, the institute’s, nonpublic school’s or BOCES’s plan for support, assistance and training of an initially licensed educator. 3.05(4) Notwithstanding the provisions in 3.05(1), the Department may issue a professional teacher license to an applicant who holds a certificate of apprenticeship completion from an approved teacher degree apprenticeship program. 3.05(5) An applicant for a professional teacher license who did not demonstrate professional competencies prior to obtaining an initial teacher license may demonstrate professional competencies and depth of content knowledge as provided in rule 3.01(1)(e). 3.06 Professional Principal License A professional principal license is valid for a period of seven years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.02 of these rules. 3.06(1) A professional principal license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.06(1)(a) holds: 3.06(1)(a)(i) an earned master’s degree from an accepted institution of higher education and has successfully completed an approved principal preparation program at an accepted institution of higher Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 34 education, an alternative principal program or an individualized alternative principal program; and 3.06(1)(a)(ii) an initial principal license; 3.06(1)(b) has successfully completed an approved principal induction program as described in section 9.00 of these rules; 3.06(1)(c) has been recommended for a professional license by the school district(s), BOCES, nonpublic school, charter school or the institute which provided the induction program; and 3.06(1)(d) has submitted a complete application for a professional license as defined in rule 2.04 )(b) has successfully completed an approved principal induction program as described in section 9.00 of these rules; 3.06(1)(c) has been recommended for a professional license by the school district(s), BOCES, nonpublic school, charter school or the institute which provided the induction program; and 3.06(1)(d) has submitted a complete application for a professional license as defined in rule 2.04. 3.06(2) Notwithstanding the provisions in 3.06(1)(b), the Department may issue a professional principal license if the applicant meets the requirements for an initial principal license and completed an approved principal induction program while employed under an emergency authorization, interim authorization or principal authorization. The applicant need not complete an approved induction program as an initial principal license-holder if the applicant previously completed an induction program while employed under an emergency authorization, interim authorization, or a principal authorization or if the school district, BOCES, nonpublic school, charter school or the institute in which the applicant is employed has obtained waiver of the induction program requirement pursuant to section 22-60.5-114(2), C.R.S. 3.06(3) A professional principal license is valid for occasional teaching, which must not constitute more than one-half of a typical teaching assignment. 3.07 Professional Administrator License A professional administrator license is valid for a period of seven years from the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 7.02 of these rules. 3.07(1) A professional administrator license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.07(1)(a) holds: 3.07(1)(a)(i) an earned master’s degree from an accepted institution of higher education and has completed an approved administrator program at an accepted institution of higher education; and 3.07(1)(a)(ii) a valid initial administrator license; 3.07(1)(b) completes an approved administrator induction program; professional administrator license may be issued to an applicant who: 3.07(1)(a) holds: 3.07(1)(a)(i) an earned master’s degree from an accepted institution of higher education and has completed an approved administrator program at an accepted institution of higher education; and 3.07(1)(a)(ii) a valid initial administrator license; 3.07(1)(b) completes an approved administrator induction program; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 35 3.07(1)(c) has been recommended for professional licensure by the school district, charter school, the institute, nonpublic school or BOCES that provided such an induction program; and 3.07(1)(d) has submitted a complete application for a professional license as defined in rule 2.04. 3.07(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.07(1)(a)(ii), the Department may issue a professional administrator license if an applicant meets the requirements for an initial administrator license and completed an approved administrator induction program while employed under an emergency authorization, interim authorization or a temporary educator eligibility authorization. The applicant need not complete an approved induction program as an initial license-holder if the applicant previously completed an induction program while employed under an emergency authorization, interim authorization, or a temporary educator eligibility authorization or if the school district, BOCES, nonpublic school, charter school or the institute in which the applicant is employed has obtained waiver of the induction program requirement pursuant to section 22-60.5-306(1)(b)(C), C.R.S. 3.07(3) A holder of professional administrator licenses who has completed three or more years of full- time, continuous, successful, evaluated experience working with students as a licensed or certificated professional in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school in this state or another state may function as an occasional teacher irement pursuant to section 22-60.5-306(1)(b)(C), C.R.S. 3.07(3) A holder of professional administrator licenses who has completed three or more years of full- time, continuous, successful, evaluated experience working with students as a licensed or certificated professional in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school in this state or another state may function as an occasional teacher. For purposes of this section, occasional teaching is defined as no more than one-half of a typical teaching assignment. 3.08 Master Certificate - Teacher A master certificate represents achievements and contributions over and above expectations in the Teacher Quality Standards outlined in section 4.00of these rules. A master certificate is valid for the period of time for which the applicant's professional teacher license is valid and is renewable upon renewal of the professional license as provided in section 7.02 of these rules. 3.08(1) A master certificate may be issued to an applicant who holds a valid Colorado professional teacher license and who has demonstrated advanced teaching competencies or expertise through: 3.08(1)(a) the attainment of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification; or 3.08(1)(b) demonstrated excellence in the following standards: Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 36 3.08(1)(b)(i) Standard 1: The master teacher develops a personal leadership vision focused on the successful learning and development of each student.  Element A: The master teacher develops a leadership mission that promotes whole-child success and the well- being of each student.  Element B: The master teacher articulates, advocates for, and cultivates core values that promote student-centered education, high expectations, learner support, equity, inclusiveness, social justice, openness, caring, trust, and continuous improvement ach student.  Element A: The master teacher develops a leadership mission that promotes whole-child success and the well- being of each student.  Element B: The master teacher articulates, advocates for, and cultivates core values that promote student-centered education, high expectations, learner support, equity, inclusiveness, social justice, openness, caring, trust, and continuous improvement.  Element C: The master teacher strategically develops, implements and evaluates actions to achieve one’s personal leadership mission and vision.  Element D: The master teacher anticipates, identifies and addresses barriers to achieving one’s leadership vision and mission.  Element E: The master teacher models one’s leadership mission, vision and core values in all interactions with students, colleagues, parents and community members. 3.08(1)(b)(ii) Standard 2: The master teacher understands the principles of adult learning and knows how to develop a collaborative culture of collective responsibility in the school. The master teacher uses this knowledge to promote an environment of collegiality, trust and respect that focuses on continuous improvement in instruction and student learning.  Element A: The master teacher utilizes group processes to help colleagues (for the purposes of this section, including all members of the school community involved in the education of children) work collaboratively to solve problems, make decisions, manage conflict and promote meaningful change.  Element B: The master teacher models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, mediating and identifying the needs of self and others to advance shared goals and professional learning.  Element C: The master teacher facilitates the creation of trust among colleagues, development of collective wisdom, building ownership and action that supports collective efficacy and student learning. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education , clarifying, mediating and identifying the needs of self and others to advance shared goals and professional learning.  Element C: The master teacher facilitates the creation of trust among colleagues, development of collective wisdom, building ownership and action that supports collective efficacy and student learning. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 37  Element D: The master teacher uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, cultures, and languages to create an inclusive culture and promote effective interactions among colleagues. 3.08(1)(b)(iii) Standard 3: The master teacher understands how research creates new knowledge, informs policies and practices and improves teaching and learning. The master teacher models and facilitates the use of systematic inquiry as a critical component of teachers’ ongoing learning and development.  Element A: The master teacher assists colleagues in accessing and using research to select appropriate strategies to improve student learning.  Element B: The master teacher models and facilitates analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of results and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.  Element C: The master teacher supports colleagues in collaborating with higher education institutions and other organizations engaged in researching critical education issues.  Element D: The master teacher teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.  Element E: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues to identify promising, innovative practices and conduct action research to determine effectiveness and expansion possibilities. 3.08(1)(b)(iv) Standard 4: The master teacher understands the evolving nature of teaching and learning, established and emerging technologies, and the school community lassrooms to improve teaching and learning.  Element E: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues to identify promising, innovative practices and conduct action research to determine effectiveness and expansion possibilities. 3.08(1)(b)(iv) Standard 4: The master teacher understands the evolving nature of teaching and learning, established and emerging technologies, and the school community. The master teacher uses this knowledge to promote, design and facilitate job-embedded professional learning aligned with school improvement goals.  Element A: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning that is team- based, job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content standards and linked to school/district improvement goals.  Element B: The master teacher uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of colleagues by identifying, promoting and facilitating varied and personalized professional learning. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 38  Element C: The master teacher identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and personalized professional learning.  Element D: The master teacher works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.  Element E: The master teacher advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job- embedded professional learning.  Element F: The master teacher provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve student learning.  Element G: The master teacher uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating professional learning ration, time, and support for colleagues to work in teams to engage in job- embedded professional learning.  Element F: The master teacher provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and improve student learning.  Element G: The master teacher uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning and facilitating professional learning. 3.08(1)(b)(v) Standard 5: The master teacher demonstrates a deep understanding of the teaching and learning processes and uses this knowledge to advance the professional skills of colleagues by being a continuous learner and modeling reflective practice based on student results. The master teacher works collaboratively with colleagues to ensure instructional practices are aligned to a shared vision, mission and goals.  Element A: The master teacher models, facilitates and enhances the process for collection, analysis, and use of classroom-and school- based data to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization and school culture.  Element B: The master teacher engages in reflective dialogue with colleagues based on student learning and helps make connections to research-based effective practices.  Element C: The master teacher serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.  Element D: The master teacher uses knowledge of existing and emerging learning innovations to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning and connect with people and resources around the globe. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education nt D: The master teacher uses knowledge of existing and emerging learning innovations to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning and connect with people and resources around the globe. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 39  Element E: The master teacher supports instructional strategies that respect issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and that promote equitable outcomes for all students. 3.08(1)(b)(vi) Standard 6: The master teacher is knowledgeable about current research on classroom- and school-based data and the design and selection of appropriate formative and summative assessment methods. The master teacher shares this knowledge and collaborates with colleagues to use assessment and other data to make informed decisions that improve learning for all students and to inform school and district improvement strategies.  Element A: The master teacher increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools aligned to state and local standards.  Element B: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues in assessment design, implementation, scoring and interpreting student data to improve educational practice and student learning.  Element C: The master teacher creates a climate of trust and critical reflection to engage colleagues in challenging conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to identified issues.  Element D: The master teacher works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings at multiple levels to promote changes in instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.  Element E: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues to design opportunities to collect, analyze, and use qualitative data to improve teaching and learning s to identified issues.  Element D: The master teacher works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings at multiple levels to promote changes in instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.  Element E: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues to design opportunities to collect, analyze, and use qualitative data to improve teaching and learning.  Element F: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues to lead students to evaluate their own data and set relevant goals. 3.08(1)(b)(vii) Standard 7: The master teacher understands that families, cultures, and communities have a significant impact on educational processes and student learning. The master teacher works with colleagues to promote ongoing systematic collaboration with families, community members, business and community leaders and other stakeholders to improve the educational system and expand opportunities for student learning. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 40  Element A: The master teacher uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, cultures and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families and the larger community.  Element B: The master teacher models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances.  Element C: The master teacher facilitates colleagues’ self- examination of their own biases and understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop an asset-oriented mindset along with culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students.  Element D: The master teacher develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community ses and understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop an asset-oriented mindset along with culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students.  Element D: The master teacher develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community.  Element E: The master teacher collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community. 3.08(1)(b)(viii) Standard 8: The master teacher understands how educational policy is made at the local, state, and national level, as well as the roles school leaders, boards of education, legislators and other stakeholders have in formulating those policies.  Element A: The master teacher shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how local, state and national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and expectations for student learning.  Element B: The master teacher works with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and learning processes that meet the needs of all students.  Element C: The master teacher collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights and/or needs of students, to secure additional resources within the building or district that support student learning, and to communicate effectively with targeted audiences, such as parents and community members. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education e master teacher collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the rights and/or needs of students, to secure additional resources within the building or district that support student learning, and to communicate effectively with targeted audiences, such as parents and community members. Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 41  Element D: The master teacher advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and human and other material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time learning about effective practices and developing a professional learning community focused on school improvement goals and student success.  Element E: The master teacher represents and advocates for the profession in contexts inside and outside of the classroom. 3.09 Master Certificate - Special Services A master certificate represents achievements and contributions over and above expectations in the Special Services Provider Quality Standards outlined in section 5.0 of these rules. A master certificate is valid for the period of time for which the applicant's professional special services license is valid and is renewable upon renewal of the professional license as provided in section 7.02 of these rules. 3.09(1) A master certificate may be issued to an applicant who: 3.09(1)(a) is employed in a Colorado school district in the area of specialization; 3.09(1)(b) has been involved in ongoing professional development and training; 3.09(1)(c) has demonstrated advanced competencies or expertise as identified by the educator evaluation system employed in the district; 3.09(1)(d) has been recognized for outstanding achievements in the field of specialization; and 3.09(1)(e) meets the following requirements for the area(s) of specialization: 3.09(1)(e)I(i) School Audiologist: 3.09(1)(e)(i)(A) holds national certification in audiology; 3.09(1)(e)(i)(B) has completed at least five years of full-time, continuous, successful, evalu on system employed in the district; 3.09(1)(d) has been recognized for outstanding achievements in the field of specialization; and 3.09(1)(e) meets the following requirements for the area(s) of specialization: 3.09(1)(e)I(i) School Audiologist: 3.09(1)(e)(i)(A) holds national certification in audiology; 3.09(1)(e)(i)(B) has completed at least five years of full-time, continuous, successful, evaluated experience as a school audiologist; 3.09(1)(e)(i)(C) has completed additional graduate-level university training in school audiology and related areas; Code of Colorado Regulations 1 CCR 301-37 Colorado State Board of Education 42 3.09(1)(e)(i)(D) has been involved in at least four of the following areas: local, state or national professional organizations; mentoring or supervision of peers; publication; professional presentations; funded grants; professional leadership; community activities and organizations; and 3.09(1)(e)(i)(E) has been granted an exemplary performance evaluation by a team of peers. 3.09(1)(e)(ii) School Counselor: 3.09(1)(e)(ii)(A) has held a Colorado professional special services license in school counseling for a minimum of five years; 3.09(1)(e)(ii)(B) has demonstrated professional growth through continuing education, professional leadership experiences and exceptional program development; 3.09(1)(e)(ii)(C) has demonstrated commitment to the school counseling profession through professional organization involvement, supervision and training of other school counselors, publication of professional materials and presentations at professional conferences; and 3.09(1)(e)(ii)(D) has demonstrated active community involvement, development of effective parent partnership programs and promotion of cooperation with other professional educators e school counseling profession through professional organization involvement, supervision and training of other school counselors, publication of professional materials and presentations at professional conferences; and 3.09(1)(e)(ii)(D) has demonstrated active community involvement, development of effective parent partnership programs and promotion of cooperation with other professional educators. 3.09(1)(e)(iii) School Occupational Th [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. 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