Licensing Office
The Educator Talent Licensing Office certifies Colorado educators by evaluating applications and issuing licenses and authorizations to qualifying individuals.
Four license types – teacher, special services provider, principal and administrator – are issued with one or more of 60-plus endorsements, pending license type and applicant qualifications. Twelve types of authorizations, including 34 different Career and Technical Education (CTE) credentials are also offered.
General Requirements for All Licenses & Authorizations
Information for Out-of-State Applicants
- Credentialing Guide for Out-of-State Applicants
- Out-of-State Endorsement FAQ
- How to Obtain a Colorado Educator License
Apply for Licenses and Authorizations
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- Log in to eLicensing to find out what certifications you hold.
- Request a Reprint (Duplicate) of Your Colorado License or Authorization
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Other Frequently Visited Pages
Licensure Look-up
ESSA Requirements
News
The latest information/news about educator preparation and licensure.
- The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) presents the Model Code of Ethics (MCEE), a common language of ethics developed by educators for educators. The MCEE is the first common language of ethics that can support and guide decisions regarding professional practice. Educators and administrators are encouraged to include the following listed resources in a future training or Professional Learning Community (PLC). For questions or comments contact NASDTEC at support@nasdtec.org.
- MCEE video featuring the educators who helped develop the MCEE, speaking to the importance of the code and its application in the classroom
- DistruptEd two-part video conversation with Troy Hutchings and Phil Rogers about the Code of Ethics (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Learn more about the Teacher Oath Requirement (per Senate Bill 17-296)
- Helping educators teach English language learners
Since early 2017, the Colorado State Board of Education and CDE have been exploring potential professional development pathways to provide flexibility for new and current teachers to better serve students with English language education needs. Learn more about the proposed increase in professional development for all teachers. View the English learner professional development fact sheet and
