Multiple Measures for Alternative Candidates: Submission Process

Multiple measures revisions and temporary submission closure
Changes are coming to teacher licensure and endorsement pathways for the 2025–26 school year to simplify processes, expand access, and align with updated standards.
What’s changing?
• The Praxis 5901 elementary three-subtest bundle will be replaced by the 5903 math exam for Elementary Education and Special Education Generalist endorsements.
• Senate Bill 25-154 extends the use of the Multiple Measures (MM) grades option–previously only for first-time licensure—to licensed teachers seeking to add endorsements in:
◦ Elementary Education
◦ Early Childhood Education
◦ Special Education Generalist
◦ Early Childhood Special Education
What does this mean for you?
These shifts require CDE to revise both the submission process and how the 1,000-review cap will be managed moving forward. The following timeline has been established to implement both sets of changes:
• June 20: Last day to submit MM applications under current requirements
• June 21–July 31: MM submission portal closed for updates; CDE will review all existing submissions
• Aug. 1: MM form reopens with new eligibility criteria
• Sept. 1: Praxis changes go into effect; candidates may apply under the new requirements
As the timing of licensure decisions may be affected, please plan ahead.
Questions should be directed as follows:
• Educator preparation programs – contact educator_preparation@cde.state.co.us.
• Candidates – contact Educator Licensure via this request form.

Colorado ALTERNATIVE Candidates

Colorado alternative teacher candidates may use multiple measures to enter an alternative program, to exit an alternative program or both. The process to submit for review is the same.

First Review Endorsement Requirements

To enroll in a program:

If demonstrating content knowledge via the button above (as shown in dark green at the top of the graphic below), follow the alternative teacher application checklist and apply for an alternative teacher license.

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For entrance

If you don't meet the above, you can submit for a Multiple Measures of Content Competency review by following these steps:

Complete the appropriate endorsement worksheet
Gather together supporting documentation as outlined on the worksheet (which may include transcripts, course syllabi, PRAXIS exam reports or portfolio evidence)
Create a COOL account or log in to COOL, select the "Apply for Credential" button and then scroll to the authorization list at the bottom of the page, locate the "Multiple Measures of Content Competency" form and select "Apply." (Please note: There is no application fee and a credential will not be issued.)
Upon completion of the reviews, candidates will be notified via the email address in their COOL account.

Upon notification for entrance:

If approved for entrance, provide proof of approval to your Colorado alternative preparation program and request a statement of assurance (SOA) for an alternative teacher license.
- Upon receipt of SOA, follow the alternative teacher application checklist and log in to COOL to complete an alternative teacher application.
If not approved for entrance, work with your alternative program to request an SOA for an interim authorization and to determine how best to meet requirements upon exit.
- Upon receipt of SOA, log in to COOL to complete an alternative teacher application for an interim authorization.

To complete a program:

If demonstrating content knowledge via the button above (as shown in dark green at the top of the graphic below), follow the advance an alternative teacher application checklist and apply for an initial teacher license.

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For exit

If you don't meet the above, you can submit for a Multiple Measures of Content Competency review by following these steps:

Complete the appropriate endorsement worksheet
Gather together supporting documentation as outlined on the worksheet (which may include transcripts, course syllabi, PRAXIS exam reports or portfolio evidence)
Log in to COOL, select the "Apply for Credential" button and then scroll to the authorization list at the bottom of the page, locate the "Multiple Measures of Content Competency" form and select "Apply." (Please note: There is no application fee and a credential will not be issued.)
Upon completion of the reviews, candidates will be notified via the email address in their COOL account.

Upon notification for exit:

If approved for exit, provide proof of approval to your Colorado alternative preparation program and request a program verification form (APV).
- Upon receipt of APV, follow the application checklist, log in to COOL and select the "advance" button to complete a teacher license application.
If not approved for exit, determine how best to proceed, whether by submitting additional information for review, by taking a course that meets requirements not met or by taking the approved PRAXIS exam(s).
- Then either follow the submission steps above or provide a copy of your passing PRAXIS score report(s) to your preparation program to request an APV.

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