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Colorado Teacher Reciprocity

Colorado recognizes all states for teacher licensure reciprocity. Teachers are able to apply for a 3-year Initial Teaching Certification or a 5-year Professional Teaching Certification. There are two ways a certified teacher from another state may begin teaching in Colorado.

You must have one of the two scenarios completed to become a teacher in Colorado:
  • Complete an approved educator preparation program through an accredited University in your state (If you are teaching, you most likely have already done this).

  • Complete an alternative teacher preparation program in your state.

    • You will need the following in your application packet (this is not a comprehensive list. Make sure you read the application thoroughly or contact the CDE if you have any questions).
    • Official Transcripts
    • You will need to Pass the PLACE or Praxis II assessment exams.
    • You must turn in a CDE fingerprint card to the CBI.

      Send to this address:
      Colorado Bureau of Investigation
      690 Kipling Street, Suite 3000
      Denver, CO. 80215
      or call for more information (303)239-4208
      e-mail: http://cbi.state.co.us
Send application to this address:
Educator Licensing
Colorado Department of Education
201 E. Colfax Ave. Room 105
Denver, Colorado 80203-1799

If you have more Questions, Call (303)866-6628

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