DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Colorado State Board of Education
COLORADO EDUCATOR LICENSING ACT OF 1991
1 CCR 301-37
2260.5-R-1.00	Statement of Basis and Purpose.
The statutory basis for these Rules adopted May 12, 1994, is found in 22-2-107(1)(c), State Board-Powers, 22-60.5-101, et.seq., C.R.S., the Colorado Educator Licensing Act of 1991 and 22-2-109(1), State Board-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 special authorizations to educators as necessary to meet the needs of Colorado schools and students. Standards and processes for the approval of educator preparation programs through institutions of higher education and at alternative sites are provided. Criteria for the renewal of licenses and authorizations are established which provide for significant involvement of practicing educators. Standards for endorsement in subject areas or other areas of educational specialization are prescribed.
These Rules provide a process for the recognition of educator preparation programs in other states to facilitate the movement of educators among states. As required by the Act, the Rules establish the requirements of induction programs provided by local school districts 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, or professional incompetence. Other miscellaneous provisions are included to meet the requirements of the Act.
1.01	Statement of findings and reasons for adoption of emergency rules
Following adoption of the (rules for the) Administration of the Colorado Educator Licensing Act of 1991, the Colorado State Board of Education has received considerable unsolicited oral and written testimony from local boards of education and boards of cooperative educational services expressing concern over the increase requirements for substitute teachers to provide services in the public schools. Local districts assert that the standards for issuance of licenses and substitute authorizations have diminished their available pool of substitute teachers to the extent that classrooms and groups of students will have no adult supervision when the regularly assigned teacher is absent. The State Board of Education finds that such potential lack of supervision threatens the well being of well-being of students and finds that the immediate adoption of Emergency rules [ 4.09 - 4.09 (3) and 4.10] on October 7,1994 is imperatively necessary for the preservation of public health, safety, and welfare of students. These Rules are effective upon adoption and shall be valid for ninety days.
1.02	Statement of findings and reasons for adoption of emergency rules
Following adoption of the (rules for the) Administration of the Colorado Educator Licensing Act of 1991, the Colorado State Board of Education adopted emergency rules [4.09 - 4.09(3) and 4.10] regarding substitute teacher authorizations on October 7, 1994 and readopted them for technical reasons on November 10, 1994. A hearing was held on December 8, 1994 to consider permanent adoption of these Rules. Testimony presented at the hearing indicated that neither the prior emergency nor the proposed permanent rules were sufficient to meet the immediate needs of Colorado school districts throughout the state for substitute teachers to provide adult supervision when the regularly assigned teacher is absent. The State Board of Education finds that, based on this new information, and to guarantee the safety and supervision of students, the immediate adoption of emergency rules [ 4.09 - 4.09(3) and 4.10] on December 8, 1994 is imperatively necessary for the preservation of public health, safety, and welfare of students. Waiting to provide official notice prior to adoption of these emergency rules would jeopardize the safety of Colorado public school students on a daily basis. These Rules are effective upon adoption and shall be valid for ninety days.
1.03	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Amendment.
The statutory basis for amendments to these Rules adopted July 13, 1995 is found in 22-2-107 (l)(c) and 22-60.5-101, et. seq., C.R.S. These Rules are amended to conform to legislative amendments (SB 95-75) to 22-60.5-111(l)(a)(f), 22-60.5-114(2), and 22-60.5-309.5, C.R.S. Changes have also been made to conform to HB 95-1189, which negated selected existing rules. In addition, these amendments clarify and improve language, correct technical errors and omissions, and reflect further development of the licensing program.
1.04	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Amendment.
The statutory basis for the amendments to these Rules adopted December 13, 1996 is found in 22-2-107(l)(c), 22-2-109(1), and 22-60.5-101, et. seq., C.R.S. These amendments are required to comply with legislative action through Senate Bill 96-236 which eliminated selected sections of the State Board's earlier adopted rules. These amendments relate to the powers and duties of the professional standards boards, the establishment of educator licensing review boards, the requirements for induction programs for certain authorizations, and the requirement for renewal of licenses. These amendments also modify the requirements for field experiences in preservice educator preparation programs and address technical flaws or omissions in the earlier rules. Revised endorsement standards for early childhood education, middle childhood education, English language arts education, mathematics education, science education, social studies education, early adolescence education, linguistically diverse education, school audiologist, school occupational therapist, school nurse, school psychologist, school social worker, school speech/language pathologist, and school counselor are included. In addition, amendments are included to address legislative requirements regarding teacher shortages and basic skills assessments for certain Special Services Licenses.
1.05	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Amendment.
The statutory basis for amendments to these rules adopted on September 11, 1997, is found in 22-2-107(1)(c), 22-2-109(1), and 22-60.5-101, et.seq., C.R.S. These amendments are required to conform the State Board’s Rules with legislative amendments to the Educator Licensing Act of 1991, resulting from the passage of HB 97-1058 and HB 97-1108. In addition, these amendments correct technical errors and omissions found in the Board’s early adopted Rules. Specifically, these amendments delete outdated definitions related to educator review boards and peer review, clarify the requirements for licensure of out-of-state applicants, enable the Department to issue professional licenses to teachers who hold national certification, provide requirements for the reinstatement of expired certificates or licenses and provide for the establishment of a fee for such reinstatements, provide for multiple renewals of Initial licenses if holders are unable to complete induction programs, clarify the experience requirements for principals and administrators, provide for the issuance of professional licenses for educators unable to complete induction if districts have obtained waivers of induction programs, establish a Type IV Authorization-Extension for educators unable to renew licenses due to hardships, modify the standards for principal and administrator preparation programs, change the requirements for renewal of professional licenses, eliminate the minority alternative teacher fellowship program and minority teacher fund, modify the requirements for the State Board in receiving recommendations from the Professional Standards Boards, and create an inactive status for holders of professional licenses who wish to surrender their licenses for an unspecified period and later return to active status.
1.06	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Amendment.
The statutory basis for the amendments to these Rules adopted on August 20, 1998 is found in 22-2-107(1) (c), 22-2-109(1), and 22-60.5-101, et. seq., C.R.S. These amendments are required to comply with legislative action through House Bill 98-1208 which exempts school psychologists and school social workers from the basic skills assessment for licensure, House Bill 98-1089 which specifies the requirements for evaluator training in approved principal and administrator preparation programs, and House Bill 1267 which modifies the standards and criteria for the approval of teacher education programs, modifies the criteria for the renewal of professional licenses, and revises the criteria for the evaluation of programs of preparation for teachers, principals and administrators. These amendments also remove the previous 60 day employment limitation for holders of the one-year type v authorization-substitute. In addition, amendments include revised endorsement standards for agriculture, business/marketing, consumer and family studies, technical education, and trade and industry education.
1.07	Statement of Findings and Reasons for Adoption of Amendments.
Following the passage of SB 02-152, the State Board of Education finds that to meet the timeline therein, it is necessary to adopt rules to provide the content of principal preparation programs.
1.08	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Adoption of Amendments
The statutory basis for these Rules, adopted as emergency rules on October 3, 2002, is found in 22-2-107 (l)(c), State Board Powers, 22-60.5-101, et seq., C.R.S, the Colorado Educator Licensing Act of 1991, 22-2-109(l)(p), State Board of Education - additional duties - teacher standards - principal standards, and 22-2-109 (6)(a). These Rules establish the standards and criteria for the issuance of licenses and authorizations to principals. The purpose of these amendments to the rules for the
Administration of Educator Licensing Act of 1991 , is to ensure that principal preparation programs be performance-based, enabling principal candidates to demonstrate proficiency in leading high-quality, standards-based schools.
1.09	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Adoption of Amendments
Following the passage of SB 99-154, the State Board of Education amended the rules on September 11, 2003, and finds that to meet the requirements therein, it is necessary to adopt these updated rules for endorsements appropriate for licensure to ensure that these are current and, additionally, in keeping with federal requirements. The statutory basis for these Rules is found in 22-2-109 (l)(g)(h)(i), C.R.S., State Board of Education - additional duties - teacher standards - principal standards; the rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991, 2260.5-R-7.04 Review of License and Endorsement Standards. These Rules establish the standards and criteria for review of the endorsement standards for currency. The purpose of these amendments to the rules for the
Administration of Educator Licensing Act of 1991 , is to ensure that the licensing endorsements be performance-based, enabling educators to demonstrate proficiency and high-quality in their endorsement areas.
1.10	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Proposed Amendments
The statutory authority for the proposed amendments to these Rules is found in Sections 22-2-107(l)(c) and 22-60.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. The proposed amendments are necessitated by legislative amendments to the Educator Licensing Act of 1991, resulting from enactment of HB 99-1039 and HB 03-1114, with regard to educator fingerprinting, the denial, suspension, revocation, or annulment of licenses, and school district reporting requirements. Additionally, under the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991, during a review of current rules it was determined that several sections of the rules appear to be in conflict with Colorado revised statutes. The statutory basis for these rules is found in Section 22-2-109 (l)(g)(h)(i), C.R.S., State Board of Education - additional duties - teacher standards - principal standards; the rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991. 2260.5-R-7.04 review of license and endorsement standards. The purpose of these amendments to the rules for the Administration of Educator Licensing Act of 1991 is to ensure that Colorado State Board of Education's adopted rules are in compliance with state statute.
1.11	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Adoption of Amendments
The statutory authority for the proposed amendments to these Rules is found in sections 22-2-107(1)(c) and 22-60.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. The proposed amendments adopted by the State Board of Education on December 9, 2004 are necessitated based on a review of Department Rules by Legislative Legal Services which determined that several sections of the rules appear to be in conflict with Colorado Revised Statutes. The statutory basis for these Rules is found in 22-2-109 (1)(g)(h)(i), C.R.S., State Board of Education – Additional Duties – Teacher Standards – Principal Standards; the Rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991 , 2260.5-R-7.04 Review of License and Endorsement Standards. The purpose of these amendments to the Rules for the Administration of Educator Licensing Act of 1991 is to ensure that Colorado State Board of Education’s adopted rules are in compliance with state statute.
1.12	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Amendment.
The statutory basis for amendments to these Rules adopted on November 10, 2005, is found in 22-2-107(1)(c), 22-2-109(1), and 22-60.5-101, et.seq., C.R.S. These amendments are required to conform to the enactment of HB 05-1026, which necessitates amendments to the Rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991, C.R.S. 301-37. The amendments relate to requirements for the Alternative Principal Authorization, changes in the Rules for renewal activities for professional licensure, inactive status of licenses, changing the name of the Provisional License to Initial License, changing the name of the Temporary Authorization to Interim Authorization, and hiring of a person who holds an Alternative Teacher License. The amendments ensure that the Rules are in compliance with state statutes.
1.13	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Amendments.
The statutory authority for the amendments to these Rules is found in sections 22-2-107(1)(c) and 22-60.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. The amendments are necessitated by legislative amendments to the Educator Licensing Act of 1991 resulting from enactment of SB 06-176, which changes educator fingerprint submission requirements and modifies the grounds for the denial, annulment, suspension or revocation of licenses. In addition, the amendments clarify and improve language and correct technical errors. The purpose of these amendments to the Rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991 is to ensure that the Colorado State Board of Education’s adopted rules are in compliance with state statute.
1.14	Statement of Basis and Purpose for Amendments.
The statutory authority for the amendments to these Rules is found in sections 22-2-107 (1) (c) and 22-60.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. The purposes of these amendments to the Rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991 is to ensure that the Colorado State Board of Education’s adopted rules are in compliance with state statute, as requested by Legislative Legal Services with regard to initial principal licenses, alternative principal licenses, temporary educator eligibility, changes in titles of licenses and adjunct authorizations.
1.15	Statement of Basis and Purpose of Amendments.
The statutory authority for the amendments to these Rules is found in sections 22-2-107 (1) (c) and 22-60.5-101, et seq., C.R.S. The purposes of these amendments to the Rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991 is to ensure that the Colorado State Board of Education’s adopted rules are in compliance with state statute, as requested by Legislative Legal Services with regard to denial, suspension, revocation, or annulment of licenses, and school district reporting requirements, necessitated by enactment of HB 08-1344 and SB 06-176.
1.16	Statement of Purpose and Adoption for Amendments to 22-60.5-R-4.04
Senate Bill 08-017, 22-2-132 C.R.S. concerning Occupational Educational Credentialing, requires the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) to issue credentials to secondary occupational instructors or Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors. Prior to the enactment of Senate Bill 08-017, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has issued secondary and postsecondary credentials. They will continue to issue postsecondary credentials, but not secondary credentials. CCCS will promulgate Rules for the Administration of the Colorado Vocational Act, 8 CCR 1504-2 that conform to current law. The amendments to the following rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991 provide consistency between the CCCS rules 8 CCR 1504-2 and CDE rules 1 CCR 301-37, section 22-60.5-R-4.04 concerning the Authorization of Career and Technical Education credentials.
1.17	Statement of Basis and Purpose of Amendments
The authority for the amendments to these Rules is found in sections 22-2-107 (1) (c) and 22-60.5-101, et. seq., C.R.S.  Senate Bill 09-160, which aligned the state’s Alternative Teacher Program and Teacher in Residence Program and required that the State Board amend its rules concerning the Department’s issuance of Initial Teacher Licenses and Alternative Teacher Licenses.  The State Board has the authority to adopt rules necessary to ensure the least cumbersome process possible for issuing and renewing educator licenses, pursuant to section 22-60.5-115, C.R.S.
1.18	Statement of Basis and Purpose of Amendments.
The authority for the amendments to these Rules is found in sections 22-2-107 (1) (c) and 22-61.5-101, et. seq., C.R.S.  House Bill 09-1240 established the Colorado Teacher of the Year program to honor and reward the teacher named annually as the Colorado Teacher of the Year and required the State Board to adopt rules necessary for the creation and implementation of the program
2260.5-R-2.00	General Licensing Regulations.
The Colorado Department of Education has the sole authority to issue educator licenses and authorizations. Pursuant to 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 district or school.
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 Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
2.01(2)	Accredited non-public school: Any nonpublic school which is accredited by the State Board of Education pursuant to the rules and regulations of said board. 2.01(3)	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 in the state and who is not the chief executive officer or an assistant chief executive officer of such school.
2.01(4)	Advanced program: A post-baccalaureate degree program for the advanced preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel. Graduate credit is commonly awarded. Master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees are included, as well as non-degree programs offered at the graduate level.
2.01(5)	Alternative teacher contract: A one-year contract, as described in section 22-60.5-207, entered into for an alternative teacher position by a holder of an alternative teacher license  pursuant to section 22-60.5-201(1)(a) and a school district, accredited nonpublic school, or board of cooperative services that provided a one-year or two-year alternative teacher program.  2.01(6)	Alternative teacher program: A one-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 pursuant to section 22-60.5-201 (1)(a), C.R.S., which meets the standards of and has been approved by the State Board of Education, and that upon completion, leads to a recommendation for initial licensure by the  designated agency providing the program.
2.01(7)	Alternative teacher support team: A team established by the designated agency for each holder of an Alternative Teacher License employed as an alternative teacher. At a minimum, each alternative teacher support team shall be composed of the alternative teacher's mentor teacher and the principal and a representative of an accepted institution of higher education.
2.01(8)	Approved induction program: A program of continuing professional development for Initial licensees that meets the requirements of the State Board of Education, and that upon completion, leads to a recommendation for a Professional License by the school district or districts providing such induction program.
2.01(9)	Approved program of preparation: A program of study for the preparation of educators that meets the content requirements of the Colorado State Board of Education and for public institutions, is approved by Colorado Commission on Higher Education and that, upon completion, leads to a recommendation for licensure by an accepted institution of higher education.
2.01(10)	Award Recipient: The teacher named the Colorado Teacher of the Year.2.01(11)	Basic program: A college or university program for the initial preparation of teachers. The courses commonly lead to a baccalaureate degree; exceptions may include graduate or other extended programs designed to prepare teachers for initial licensure.
2.01(12)	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” includes a board of cooperative services organized pursuant to 22-5-101, C.R.S.
2.01(13)	Clinical experiences: Experiences that are characterized by careful planning, stipulated goals, required activities, projected performance levels and evaluation of growth. Included are microteaching clinics, participation experiences, skill clinics, developing case studies, curriculum development clinics, and use of instructional technology and/or computers. These are conducted both as school-based and campus-based experiences.

2.01(14)	Colorado Teacher of the Year: The Colorado teacher named Teacher of the Year in the 	state program administered by the Department and coordinated through the national teacher of 
	the year program.2.01(15)	Department of Education or Department: The State Department of Education as defined in 24-1-115, C.R.S.
2.01(16)	Designated agency: A school district or districts, an accredited nonpublic school, a Board of Cooperative Services,  an accepted institution of higher education, or a non-profit organization, or any combination thereof, which is responsible for the organization, management, and operation of an approved alternative teacher program.
2.01(17)	Diversity: The backgrounds of all students and school personnel.
2.01(18)	Endorsement: The designation on a license or an authorization of grade level or developmental level, 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(19)	Endorsement/Specialty area: The sequence of courses and experiences in the academic or professional area that the education student plans to teach, for the grade level or developmental level at which the student plans to teach, and/or for the services that the student plans to provide. Examples of specialty areas include science, elementary education, counseling, reading and physical education.
2.01(20)	Exceptional populations: Students who possess physical, mental, communication or emotional exceptionalities which may necessitate special attention by school personnel.
2.01(21)	Field-based experiences: Experiences conducted at a school site, a school administration center, a school clinic, or community agency. These experiences might include classroom observations, tutoring, assisting school principals, administrators, teachers, or special services providers, participation in school and community-wide activities, student teaching, and internships.
2.01(22)	Knowledge base: The assumptions, theories, and research findings which provide the foundations that support the model(s) on which the program is founded, articulated, implemented, and evaluated.
2.01(23)	Licensure: The official recognition by a state governmental agency that an individual has met state mandated requirements and is approved to practice as a duly certified/licensed educator in the state.
2.01(24)	Mentor administrator: Any administrator who is designated by the school district or districts providing an approved induction program for initial administrator licensees and who has demonstrated outstanding administrative skills and school leadership and can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial administrator licensees participating in an approved induction program.
2.01(25)	Mentor principal: Any principal who is designated by the school district or districts providing an approved induction program for initial principal licensees and who has demonstrated outstanding principal skills and school leadership and can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial principal licensees participating in an approved induction program.
2.01(26)	Mentor special services provider: Any special services provider who is designated by the school district or districts providing an approved induction program for initial special services licensees and who has demonstrated outstanding special services provider skills and school leadership and can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial special services licensees participating in an approved induction program.
2.01(27)	Mentor teacher:
2.01(27)(a)	Any teacher who is designated by the school district or accredited nonpublic school employing an alternative teacher and who has demonstrated outstanding teaching and school leadership and can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to alternative teachers participating in an alternative teacher program; or
2.01(27)(b)	Any teacher who is designated by the school district or districts providing an approved induction program for initial teacher licensees and who has demonstrated outstanding teaching and school leadership and can provide exemplary modeling and counseling to initial teacher licensees participating in an approved induction program.
2.01(28)	Practicum: An intensive experience in which education students practice and demonstrate professional skills and knowledge. Student teaching and internships are examples of a practicum.
2.01(29)	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.
2.01(30)	Professional education unit: The college, school, department, or other administrative body within the institution that is primarily responsible for the preparation of teachers and other professional education personnel.
2.01(31)	Teacher of the Year Sabbatical: a period of paid leave from work for the purposes of carrying out the responsibilities of the teacher of the year by the Award Recipient. 
2.01(32)         School: Any of the public schools of the state.
2.01(33)	School district: Any school district organized and existing pursuant to law, but does not include junior or community college districts. “School District” includes a Board of Cooperative Services organized pursuant to 22-5-101, C.R.S.
2.01(34)	Special services provider: Any person other than a teacher, principal, or administrator who is employed by any school district to provide professional services to students in direct support of the education instructional program.
2.01(35)	State Board of Education: The State Board of Education established by Section 1 of Article IX of the State Constitution.
2.01(36)	Student teaching: Part of the 800-hours of field experience required in a teacher preparation program, it 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(37)	Teacher: Any person employed to instruct students in any school in the state.2.04	Application Procedures.
2.04(1)	The applicant shall submit a completed application form provided by the Colorado Department of Education.
2.04(2)	The applicant shall provide official transcripts of all college records.
2.04(2)(a)	Each college transcript filed for licensing purposes shall be authentic, original or photocopy, bearing the embossed seal of the institution, the signature of the registrar, and including descriptive titles, course numbers, credits, and grades for each course listed and degrees earned, if any. For the purpose of these Rules, credits shall be in semester hours or may be interpreted as meaning the equivalent in quarter, trimester, unit or term credits.
2.04(2)(b)	Transcripts from institutions outside the United States shall be in English or shall include an authentic English translation, and have been evaluated by an established credential evaluation service, for course equivalence.
2.04(2)(c)	Transcripts must be submitted with the application for a license, become a part of the applicant's record with the Colorado Department of Education and are not returnable.
2.04(3)	The fee for the examination and review of an application for a license or authorization or the renewal or reinstatement thereof, shall be established by the State Board of Education and shall be nonrefundable.
2.04(4)	Each applicant for an initial license shall be required to submit a statement from the designated recommending official of the accepted institution of higher education or of the approved Designated Agency. Such statement shall certify that the applicant has completed the approved program in a satisfactory manner and is in good standing. The recommendation shall indicate the level and subject or grades of student teaching, the area of endorsement recommended as defined in sections 8.00-11.00 of these Rules. Applicants applying under reciprocity shall also submit a copy of the valid out-of-state certificate or license or statement of eligibility.
2.04(5)	Prior to submitting to the Department an application for a license, authorization or endorsement, or the renewal or reinstatement of a license or authorization, the applicant shall be required to submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation a complete set of his or her fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency and the fingerprint processing fee, unless the applicant previously submitted a complete set of his or her fingerprints to the Department or the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in connection with an educator license or authorization application. Each applicant shall also be required to submit to the Department an oath form certifying to prior felony or misdemeanor convictions, but not including any misdemeanor traffic offense or traffic infraction, and such other information necessary to determine the applicant’s moral fitness.
2260.5-R-3.00	Types of Licenses
3.01	Initial Teacher License.
An Initial Teacher License shall be valid for three years after the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 12.01 of these Rules. 
3.01(1)	Applicants who have completed an Approved Program of Preparation at an Institution of Higher Education.  An Initial Teacher License may be issued to an applicant who has met the following requirements:
3.01(1)(a) The applicant holds a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accepted institution.
3.01(1(b) 	The applicant has completed an approved teacher preparation program at an accepted institution of higher education.
3.01(1)(c) The applicant has provided an institutional recommendation which:
3.01(1)(c)(i)	Verifies satisfactory completion of the approved program;
3.01(1)(c)(ii)	Specifies the grade/developmental level(s), endorsement area(s) or specialization(s) completed by the applicant;
3.01(1)(c)(iii)	Verifies successful completion of student teaching, internship, or practicum and the grade/developmental level(s)/and endorsement/specialization areas of the experience;
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; and,
3.01(1)(c)(v)	Such institutional recommendation shall not be required for applicants who completed educator preparation programs as described in section 2.03 (3) (c) of these Rules.
3.01(1)(d)	Has submitted the application for a license, including the official transcripts, the fees, and other supporting data as required in section 2.04 of these Rules.
3.01(1)(e)	Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge necessary for teaching in the endorsement area.
	3.01(1)(e)(i) For elementary education teachers by passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved elementary content test.
3.01(1)(e)(ii) For special education generalist teachers by:
3.01(1)(e)(ii)(1) 24 semester hours of course credit as demonstrated through transcript evaluation,  or
3.01(1)(e)(ii)(2) Passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved special education generalist assessment.
3.01(1)(e)(iii) For secondary and K-12 teachers by:
3.01(1)(e)(iii)(1)  24 semester hours of course credit as demonstrated through transcript evaluation,  or
3.01(1)(e)(iii)(2) Passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved assessment of content area knowledge relevant to the person's area of endorsement.  
3.01(2)	Applicants who have completed an approved Alternative Teacher Program.  An Initial Teacher License may be issued to an applicant who has met the following requirements:
3.01(2)(a)	The applicant holds an Alternative Teacher License as prescribed in section 3.12 of these Rules;
3.01(2)(b)	The applicant has completed a State Board of Education approved one-year or two-year alternative teacher program as provided in section 18.00 of these Rules.
3.01(2)(c)	The applicant has submitted an application for an Initial License, fees and accompanying documents as provided in section 2.04 of these Rules.
3.01(2)(d)	The applicant has provided a recommendation from the  approved Designated Agency which: 
	3.01(2)(d)(i) Verifies satisfactory completion of the approved program;
	3.01(2)(d)(ii) Verifies employment as a teacher of record in the approved endorsement area; 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.
	3.01(2)(e)(i) For elementary education teachers by passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved elementary content test.
3.01(2)(e)(ii) For special education generalist teachers by:
3.01(2)(e)(ii)(1) 24 semester hours of course credit as demonstrated through transcript evaluation,  or
3.01(2)(e)(ii)(2) Passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved special education generalist assessment.
3.01(2)(e)(iii) For secondary and K-12 teachers by:
3.01(2)(e)(iii)(1) 24 semester hours of course credit as demonstrated through transcript evaluation,  or
3.01(2)(e)(iii)(2) Passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved assessment of content area knowledge relevant to the person's area of endorsement.  

3.03	Initial Principal License.
An Initial Principal License shall be valid for three years after the date of issuance and may be renewed as provided in section 12.01 of these Rules. An Initial Principal License may be issued to an applicant who has met the following requirements:
3.03(1)	An Initial Principal License may be issued to an applicant who:
3.03(1)(b)	Has completed an approved principal preparation program in an accepted institution of higher education or approved alternative principal program.
3.03(1)(c)	Provides documented evidence of three or more years of full-time successful experience as a licensed or certificated professional in a public or non-public elementary or secondary school in this state or another state.
3.03(1)(d)	Has submitted the application for an Initial License, including official transcripts, the fees, and other supporting data as described in section 2.04 of these Rules.
3.03(1)(e)	Has demonstrated professional competencies as evidenced by passing scores on the State Board- adopted licensing assessments including basic skills, oral English proficiency and content/professional knowledge.
3.03(2)	An Initial Principal License may also be issued to an applicant who:
3.03(2)(a)	[Expired 5/15/08 per Senate Bill 08-075]
3.03(3)	An Initial Principal License shall be valid in any school district or districts which provide or have been granted a waiver from providing an approved induction program for principals as described in section 14.00 of these Rules.
3.03(4)	An Initial Principal License shall be valid for occasional teaching, which shall not constitute more than one half of a typical teaching assignment.
3.03(5)	Has demonstrated professional competencies as evidenced by passing scores on the State Board adopted licensing assessments including basic skills, oral English proficiency and content/professional knowledge.
3.03(6)	An Initial Principal License shall be valid in any school district or districts which provide or have been granted a waiver from providing an approved induction program for principals as described in section 14.00 of these Rules.
3.03(7)	An Initial Principal License shall be valid for occasional teaching which shall not constitute more than one half of a typical teaching assignment.
3.12	Alternative Teacher License.
An alternative teacher license shall authorize the holder to be employed only as an alternatively-licensed teacher while participating in an approved alternative teacher preparation program, pursuant to the terms of an alternative teacher contract. An alternative teacher license may be issued to an applicant who:
3.12(1)	Holds a bachelor's degree from an accepted institution of higher education.
3.12(2)	Has met the requirements for application as provided in sections 2.04 (1), (2), (3), and (5) of these Rules.
3.12(3)	Has demonstrated subject matter knowledge in the endorsement area. 
3.12(3)(a) For elementary education teachers, including special education generalist teachers, by passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved elementary content test.
3.12(3)(b) For secondary teachers by
3.12(3)(b)(i) 24 semester hours of course credit with a minimum overall GPA of 2.6 as demonstrated through transcript evaluation,  or
3.12(3)(b)(ii)	Passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved assessment of content area knowledge relevant to the person's area of endorsement.  
3.12(4)  An alternative teacher license shall be valid from the date of issuance.
3.12(4)(a) The alternative teacher in a one-year alternative teacher preparation program is expected to complete the program in one year.  The alternative teacher license for a 1-year program is valid for 1 year from date of issuance.  The program may be extended for only one year based on documentation of unforeseen circumstances that are reviewed for approval by the department.
3.12(4)(b) The alternative teacher in a two-year alternative teacher preparation program is expected to complete the program in two years. The alternative teacher license for a 2-year program is valid for 2 years from date of issuance.  
3.12(5) an alternative teacher license shall be valid in any school district or accredited nonpublic school.
2260.5-R-4.00	Types of Authorizations.
The Department of Education is authorized to issue the following authorizations to persons meeting the qualifications prescribed below:
4.03	Authorization: Emergency.
The applicant for an Emergency Authorization has not yet met the requirements for a Colorado Initial Educator License, but provides evidence of enrollment in a program that will meet the requirements for that Initial License.
4.03(1)	The emergency authorization may be issued to an applicant for one school year, when:
4.03(1)(a)	a Colorado school district requests the emergency authorization, in order to employ a non-licensed teacher, principal, administrator, or special services provider.
4.03(1)(b)	the school district provides documented evidence of a demonstrated need for specific and essential educational services for students, which can be provided by the applicant, and which would, otherwise, be unavailable, due to a shortage of licensed educators with appropriate endorsements.
4.03(1)(c)	in the judgment of the Colorado State Board of Education,
4.03(1)(c)(i)	the employment of the non-licensed applicant is essential to the preservation of the district's instructional program, and,
4.03(3)(c)(ii)	the State Board of Education determines that the establishment of an alternative teacher preparation program by the local board of education, is not a practicable solution for resolution of the demonstrated shortage.
4.03(2)	If in the judgment of the Colorado State Board of Education, there is adequate and appropriate documented evidence of continuing school district hardship, the Board may, consequently, renew and issue the emergency authorization, for one year only.
4.03(3)	The employing school district may provide an induction program for applicants on an emergency authorization, as specified in sections 13.00 and 14.00 of these Rules.
4.03(3)(a)	if an induction program was completed while holding such an authorization, it may be applied toward meeting the requirements for a Colorado professional educator license.
4.03(3)(b)	if an induction program was completed satisfactorily, and the requirements for a Colorado Initial Educator License have been completed by the applicant while holding an emergency authorization, the applicant shall be issued a Professional License.
4.12   Authorization: Teacher in Residence
The Teacher in Residence Authorization is replaced by a two-year alternative teacher preparation program.     4.12(1) Applicants enrolled in a Teacher In Residence Program may complete their program under rules in effect at the time of their initial enrollment.
4.12(2) Designated Agencies approved for and offering a Teacher in Residence Program shall:
	4.12(12)(a) Receive CDE approval for changes to program procedures and content to meet the requirements of current statute and rule.
4.12(12)(b) Refer to approved programs as two-year alternative teacher preparation programs.
4.17	Principal Authorization.
A  Principal Authorization shall be valid for three years from date of issuance, and may be issued to a person who does not hold a Principal License, but who holds an earned baccalaureate or higher degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.6 from an accepted institution of higher education and who is enrolled in an approved alternative principal preparation program;
4.17(1)	[Repealed 5/15/08 per Senate Bill 08-075]
4.17(2)	[Repealed 5/15/08 per Senate Bill 08-075]
4.17(3)	[Repealed 5/15/08 per Senate Bill 08-075]
4.17(4)	To receive a Principal Authorization, a person, in collaboration with a school district, shall submit to the Department of Education documentation that includes:
4.17(4)(a)	The course work, practicum, and other educational requirements, identified by the school district in collaboration with the person that will comprise the person's individualized alternative principal program and which the person will complete while he or she is employed under the Principal Authorization; 4.17(4)(a) The district may work with an approved governmental, non-profit, or for-profit agency in designing and implementing the individualized alternative principal program.
4.17(4)(b)	A letter from the collaborating school district stating the school district's intention to employ the applicant as a principal or a vice principal upon issuance of the Principal Authorization; and
4.17(4)(c)	Any additional documentation required by rule of the State Board.
4.17(5)	At a minimum, a person's individualized alternative principal program shall ensure that:
4.17(5)(a)	The person receives information, experience, and training and develops skills comparable to the information, experience, training, and skills, possessed by a person who qualifies for a provisional principal license as provided in section 22-60.5-301 (1) (a);
4.17(5)(b)	All candidates for a Principal License shall be required to provide documented evidence of having met or surpassed the performance-based principal licensure standards, as cited in 22-60.5-R-6.00.
4.17(5)(c)	The person receives coaching and mentoring from one or more licensed principals and administrators and continuing performance-based assessment of the person's skills development; and
4.17(5)(d)	The person demonstrates professional competencies using performance based measures in subject matter areas as specified by rule of the State Board pursuant to section 22-60.5-303, C.R.S.
4.17(6)	If the State Board determines that the individualized alternative principal program meets the requirements specified in 4.17 (5), the State Board shall approve the individualized alternative principal program, and the Department of Education shall issue the Principal Authorization to the applicant. A Principal Authorization shall be valid for three years and may not be renewed.
4.17(7)	[Expired 5/15/08 per Senate Bill 08-075]
4.17(8)	A candidate who meets all requirements for a Provisional Principal License, upon successful completion of an alternative principal preparation program, may apply for a Colorado Provisional Principal’s License.
7.02	Additional Endorsements.
Second or subsequent endorsements may be awarded by the Department based upon one of the following:
7.02(1)	The completion of an approved program of preparation at an approved 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:
7.02(1)(a)	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.
7.02(1)(b)	Institutions shall have written criteria, procedures and due process procedures for the recognition of competencies acquired through experience. Such criteria and due process procedures shall include a process for appealing the denial of a request for waiver of field experience, student teaching, practicum or internship, or other coursework or program requirements.
7.02(1)(c)	Applicants who complete approved collegiate programs for additional endorsements must provide evidence of successful completion of the State Board adopted content area assessment in the endorsement area being sought.
7.02(2)	Academic preparation, experience and assessment for endorsements in section 8.00 of these Rules.
	
7.02  (2)  (a)  For elementary education endorsement:

7.02 (2) (a) (i) passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved elementary content test.
7.02(2)  (b)	For special education generalist endorsement: 

7.02 (2) (b) (i) Verification of 24 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.6 from an accepted institution of higher education or the equivalent as determined by the Department of Education through transcript or portfolio review. The portfolio may include but is not limited to verification of teaching experience in the requested endorsement area, experiences outside of schools, inservice or continuing education, standardized assessments, and recommendations from experts in the endorsement/specialty area to be taught. Such academic credit and portfolio experiences shall be consistent with the content preparation requirements in the appropriate endorsement area found in section 8.00 of these Rules; or
7.02 (2) (b) (ii)  Passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved special education generalist assessment. 
7.02(2)  (c)	For secondary and K-12 endorsements:
7.02 (2) (c) (i) Verification of 24 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.6 from an accepted institution of higher education or the equivalent as determined by the Department of Education through transcript or portfolio review. The portfolio may include but is not limited to verification of teaching experience in the requested endorsement area, experiences outside of schools, inservice or continuing education, standardized assessments, and recommendations from experts in the endorsement/specialty area to be taught. Such academic credit and portfolio experiences shall be consistent with the content preparation requirements in the appropriate endorsement area found in section 8.00 of these Rules; or
7.02 (2) (c) (ii)  Passage of the Colorado State Board of Education approved assessment of content area knowledge relevant to the person's area of endorsement.  

2260.5-R-13.00	Approved Induction Programs.
Teachers, special service providers, and holders of authorizations. Initial Licenses are valid only in school districts which provide approved induction programs unless the district or other educational entity has been granted a waiver of an induction program as provided in section 23.00 of these Rules. Colorado school districts, consortia of districts or accredited nonpublic schools or other educational entities which employ licensed educators, may develop induction programs for initial teachers, special service providers, and holders of authorizations. Such programs shall meet the criteria of these Rules and be approved by the State Board of Education. Initial and continuing approval of such programs may be granted by the State Board of Education.
2260.5-R-18.00	Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs:-One-year and Two-year Programs.
The following shall serve as standards for the initial and continuing approval of alternative teacher preparation programs. Colorado school district(s), boards of cooperative services (BOCES), accredited non-public school(s), accepted institution(s) of higher education, non-profit agency, or any combination thereof, may apply to the Colorado State Board of Education for approval of an alternative teacher preparation program pursuant to 22-60.5-102(5) and 22-60.5-205, C.R.S.
18.00(1)	An alternative teacher preparation program shall:
18.00(1)(a)	Be a one-year or two-year teacher preparation program of study and training for persons of demonstrated knowledge and ability who hold an alternative teacher license, as issued pursuant to section 3.12 of these Rules.
	18.00(1)(a)(i)  A one-year program is designed to be completed in one year. The program may be extended for one year based on documentation of unforeseen circumstances that are reviewed for approval by the department.
18.00(1)(a)(ii)  A two year program is designed to be completed in two years.  
	18.00(1)(a)(iii)  Except that an alternative teacher preparation program for the purpose of receiving a special education endorsement may be designed to be completed in a maximum of three years during which time the candidate must be teacher of record for a minimum of one year.

18.00(1)(b)	Be the responsibility of a designated agency, whose duties shall include the organization, management, and operation of the program.
18.00(1)(b)(i)	A designated agency may be either a Colorado school district, an accredited nonpublic school, a BOCES, an accepted institution of higher education, or a nonprofit organization, or any combination, thereof.
18.00(1)(b)(ii)	The designated agency shall establish an advisory council, regionally represented if appropriate to the program, which shall include, at a minimum, representatives from-participating school districts, BOCES, or accredited nonpublic schools; at least one qualified mentor teacher; and a representative from any accepted institution of higher education cooperating with the designated agency.
18.00(1)(c)	Require alternatively-licensed teachers to be employed full-time by a Colorado school district, accredited nonpublic school, or BOCES, to teach, receive training, and be supervised by a qualified mentor teacher and an appropriate support team.
18.00(1)(c)(i)	For purposes of these Rules, full-time shall mean a 100% contract by  which the alternative teacher is assigned to teach a minimum of 51% in the approved endorsement area;
18.00(1)(c)(i)(a)	If the alternatively licensed teacher is asked to teach in any content area(s) outside of his/her assessed content area, the school or school district is required to keep on file, documented evidence that the alternatively-licensed teacher has completed 24-semester hours in the additional content area, or the equivalent, thereof; or has passed the related state-approved content area exam(s).18.00(1)(c)(ii)  During at least one year of the program, the alternatively-licensed teacher shall be the teacher of record.
18.00(1)(c)(ii)	Training of alternatively-licensed teachers shall include 225-clock hours of planned instruction, and activities to include, but not be limited to, teacher preparation courses that meet the performance based standards, and training in dropout prevention.
18.00(1)(c)(ii)(a)	These 225-clock hours shall, at a minimum, include professional development that addresses the content of the Teacher Performance Standards pursuant to 2260.5-R-5.00.
18.00(1)(c)(ii)(b)	The amount of hours of required instruction and activities may be modified by the alternative teacher’s support team, but only after a documented and performance based evaluation of the candidate’s proficiency which determines that one of the program’s requirements has already been met by the alternatively-licensed teacher’s proven knowledge or past experience.
18.00(1)(c)(ii)(c)	Performance evaluations of alternatively-licensed teachers shall be conducted and documented in accordance with 22-9-106, C.R.S.
18.00(2)	Proposal applications submitted by designated agencies for the approval of alternative teacher preparation programs shall include, but not be limited to:
18.00(2)(a)	evidence of the establishment of an alternative teacher preparation program advisory council, by the designated agency.
18.00(2)(b)	a listing of the duties of the advisory council, which shall include, but not be limited to, providing the designated agency with information regarding the organization, management, and operation of the approved alternative teacher program.
18.00(2)(c)	criteria for the selection of mentor teachers, which shall include, but not be limited to, evidence and/or confirmation of exemplary teaching and school leadership; the ability to model and counsel the alternative teacher; relevant coursework; and a valid license and endorsement, in the alternatively-licensed teacher's content area. Mentor teachers may evaluate alternative teachers, if trained in accordance with 22-9-106(4), C.R.S., except that mentor teachers shall not be required to hold an administrative license.
18.00(2)(d)	a formal mandatory and intensive supervision training program for mentors that provides direction with regard to structured guidance, the provision of regular ongoing support to new teachers, and teacher performance evaluation.
18.00(2)(e)	duties of the mentor teacher, including, but not be limited to, serving as a member of the support team; providing ongoing counseling and supervision of the alternative teacher; and having the primary responsibility for representing the support team in the process of evaluating with regard to, and making recommendations for, the licensing of the alternative teacher.
18.00(2)(f)	a checklist of the duties of the mentor teacher and the time required of that teacher to mentor the alternatively-licensed teacher which shall be maintained by the designated agency, the mentor teacher checklist shall include, but not be limited to the following elements: membership on the support team and attendance at meetings; identification of the time the mentor will spend in counseling and supervising the alternatively-licensed teacher; and the primary responsibility of the mentor to represent the support team, in the process of evaluating and making recommendations regarding the provisional licensing of the alternatively-licensed teacher.
18.00(2)(g)	provisions made by the designated agency, to assist the mentor teacher in properly discharging his/her regular duties, such provisions may include, but not be limited to: providing a substitute teacher for the mentor teacher, as necessary and appropriate, and/or allowing for adequate compensatory tune, and/or other compensation, for the mentor teacher's required planning and observation schedule and ongoing regular conferences with the alternatively-licensed teacher.
18.00(2)(h)	the composition of the alternative teacher preparation program support team. The team shall include, at the least, the alternative teacher's mentor teacher, the building principal, and a representative of the approved institution of higher education.
18.00(2)(i)	duties of the support team including, but not be limited to:
18.00(2)(i)(i)	meeting on a regular schedule with an agenda. Documentation of such regularly-scheduled meetings shall include, but not be limited to, evidence of the alternatively-licensed teacher toward meeting the program's objectives.
18.00(2)(i)(ii)	evaluation of the related prior education and experience of the alternatively-licensed teacher, to determine the appropriate program elements which will prepare the candidate for full licensure, as prescribed by these and other relevant rules and policies.
18,00(2)(i)(ii)(a)	the support team may decrease or increase the 225-hours of training, based upon its evaluation and the documented evidence it has, on file, of the qualifications, knowledge, and experience of the alternatively-licensed teacher.
18.00(2)(i)(ii)(b)	the training program shall include the elements required by these Rules.
18.00(2)(i)(iii)	development of the instruction plans and activities for the alternatively-licensed teacher's preparation and its delivery, these shall meet the Colorado State Board of Education standards, as prescribed in section 18.00(2)(h) of these Rules.
18.00(2)(i)(iv)	administration, prior to the beginning of the school year, of the alternatively-licensed teacher's program of instruction, the program shall include, but not be limited to, an orientation to: the school and its student population; policies and procedures which affect teaching; classroom management strategies; and teacher responsibilities, as prescribed by Section 18.00 (1) (c) of these Rules.
18.00(2)(j)	a means of assurance that the major portion of the alternatively-licensed teacher's assignment shall be in the content area in which the alternatively-licensed teacher has been approved by the state through a content area evaluation, as prescribed by Section 3.12(4)(a)-(b).
18.00(2)(k)	explanation of how the school or district will meet the requirements specified in Section 18.00(i)(c)(i)(b)	of these Rules if an alternatively-licensed teacher is asked, by the school or district to teach outside of his/her approved content area.
18.00(2)(l)	the method of evaluation of the alternatively-licensed teacher's proficiencies using performance evaluations, as based on performance-based standards for Colorado teachers, as prescribed by Section 22.60.5-R-5.00 - 5.08(5) of these Rules.
18.00(2)(m)	an inventory of standards pursuant to 2260.5-R-5.00 for each alternatively-licensed teacher candidate in its program, that documents how the alternatively-licensed teacher demonstrates proficient knowledge and understanding of the performance based standards for Colorado teachers, and their standard elements, including demonstration of proficient performance in a classroom setting. 18.00(2)(n)	an estimate of the revenues and expenditures necessary for the development and administration of the alternatively-licensed teacher's preparation program, including sources of those revenues.
18.00(2)(o)	the process by which performance evaluations of alternatively-licensed teachers will be conducted, which shall be consistent with the provisions of 22-9-106 C.R.S.
18.00(2)(p)	the designated agency's measurable objectives for the alternatively-licensed teacher's preparation program.
18.00(3)	The alternative teacher preparation program shall be approved for five years, at which time it will be reviewed and evaluated for evidence of effectiveness of program management and preparation of alternatively-licensed teachers.
18.01	Acceptance of Alternatively-Licensed Teachers.
For the purposes of issuing an alternative teacher license pursuant to 22-60.5-201(1) (a), C.R.S., designated agencies shall provide the following to the Colorado Department of Education within 30 days of the candidate’s employment:
18.01(1)	A copy of the alternatively-licensed teacher candidate's contract, which includes terms and conditions of employment;
18.01(2)	A statement of assurance of employment with signatures from the designated agency representative,  human resources officer of the employing district or accredited non-public school, and the alternatively-licensed teacher candidate  verifying that the candidate is employed, that the placement is in the approved endorsement area, and that the candidate is teaching in the approved endorsement area a minimum of 51% of the full time contract; and,  18.01(3)	A copy of the alternatively-licensed teacher candidate's statement of eligibility issued by the   Department.
2260.5-R-19.00	Colorado Teacher of the Year Program 19.01 Administration. 
	19.01 (1) 	The Colorado Teacher of the Year is selected in accordance with the National Teacher of the Year: Selection Criteria, as articulated by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
	19.01 (2)	The Department may reward the Award Recipient with gifts, services and opportunities that may include, but need not be limited, to:
		19.01 (2) (a)	A Sabbatical from teaching responsibilities that includes moneys awarded to the Award Recipient’s employer for the purpose of hiring a substitute teacher during the award recipient’s sabbatical;
		19.01 (2) (b)		A cash gift;
		19.01 (2) (c)		Travel and lodging expenses;
		19.01 (2) (d)		A computer;
		19.01 (2) (e)	Supplies and equipment for the award recipient’s classroom or school; and
		19.01 (2) (f)		The opportunity to receive additional training or education.
	19.01 (3)	During his or her tenure as Colorado Teacher of the Year, the Award Recipient may participate in activities that may include but not be limited to:
		19.01 (3) (a)	Participating in local, regional and national events related to the Award Recipient’s designation as Colorado Teacher of the Year;
		19.01 (3) (b)	Promoting the Teaching Profession;
		19.01 (3) (c)	Teaching best practices to other teachers;
		19.01 (3) (d)	Teaching temporarily in other public schools or school districts.
		19.01 (3) (e)	Mentoring students in teacher preparation programs and supporting newer teachers in Colorado;
		19.01 (3) (f)	Collaborating with institutions of higher education in scholarly research and teaching; and
		19.01(3) (g)	Participating in special projects relating to education that are important to the award recipient.