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CO Code § 22-60.5-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 22-60.5-115. Rules

  The state board of education is authorized to adopt and prescribe rules not inconsistent with the provisions of this article for its proper administration. It is the intent of the general assembly that, in prescribing rules for the administration of this article, the state board of education shall adopt the minimum amount of rules necessary to ensure the least cumbersome process possible for issuing and renewing educator licenses.    The state board of education shall promulgate rules as necessary to implement sections 22-60.5-201 (1)(a) and 22-60.5-205. The rules must include, but need not be limited to, the following:   Application procedures to obtain approval by the state board of education of any proposed alternative teacher program. Such application for approval shall include, but shall not be limited to, statements by the designated agency making such application as to the expectations of what such program would accomplish, the goals and objectives of such alternative teacher program, and what benefits alternative teachers would expect to receive by participating in such alternative teacher program.    Criteria for the approval by the state board of education of any proposed alternative teacher program;    Criteria relating to the designation of mentor teachers by school districts, charter schools, or the institute providing alternative teacher programs. The guidelines may include consideration of the following factors in regard to potential mentor teachers:   Educational attainment;    Level of experience;    The general consensus of professional opinion in the school district or charter school.       Procedures and criteria for the evaluation of approved alternative teacher programs by the department of education;    Procedures and criteria for performance evaluations of alternative teachers which shall be in accordance with section 22-9-106. However, the state board may provide for such performance evaluations by mentor teachers. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article 60.5, a nonpublic school is not required to conduct performance evaluations of any teacher in accordance with section 22-9-106; except that the state board may require a nonpublic school to periodically evaluate a person participating in an induction program or alternative preparation program pursuant to this article 60.5 to ensure that the person meets or exceeds the quality standards established by the state board for that person's profession.        History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 480, § 1, effective June 6. L. 97: (1) amended, p. 1654, § 2, effective June 5. L. 2017: IP(2), IP(2)(c), and (2)(c)(III) amended, (SB 17-052), ch. 5, p. 10, § 3, effective August 9. L. 2018: IP(2)(c) and (2)(c)(III) amended, (SB 18-160), ch. 97, p. 761, § 4, effective August 8. L. 2019: (2)(e) amended, (SB 19-069), ch. 37, p. 124, § 5, effective August 2.
CO Code § 22-60.5-118 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 22-60.5-118. Educator Licenses - Holding Simultaneously

 Nothing in this article shall prohibit a person from simultaneously holding and maintaining different types of educator licenses.   History. Source: L. 97: Entire section added, p. 1659, § 9, effective June 5.
CO Code § 22-60.5-120 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 22-60.5-120. Provisional License - Initial License - Change of Term

 As of April 7, 2005, “provisional” educator licenses shall be known as “initial” educator licenses. A person who holds a provisional educator license as of April 7, 2005, shall be deemed to hold an initial educator license on and after said date, so long as the license is valid.   History. Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 190, § 34, effective April 7.
CO Code § 22-60.5-202 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-202. Professional Teacher Licensees - Master Certification

 The department of education may, in its discretion, issue a master certificate to any applicant who holds a valid professional teacher license and who meets the criteria for master certification as specified by rule and regulation of the state board of education. Master certification shall recognize those professional teacher licensees who are involved in ongoing professional development and training and who have advanced competencies or expertise or who have demonstrated outstanding achievements. Any master certificate issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for the period of time for which the applicant's professional teacher license is valid and is renewable at its expiration.   History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 485, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 638, § 51, effective August 7.
CO Code § 22-60.5-204 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-204. Approved Induction Program - Initial Teacher Licensee

  Any approved induction program of a school district or districts, charter school, the institute, or nonpublic school for initial teacher licensees may include, but is not limited to, supervision by mentor teachers; ongoing professional development and training, including ethics; and performance evaluations. Such school district or districts, charter school, the institute, or nonpublic school may enter into agreements with accepted institutions of higher education in regard to the organization, management, and operation of an approved induction program, or any portion thereof. The school district's or districts' performance evaluations must be conducted in accordance with section 22-9-106; however, the state board of education may provide by rule for performance evaluations by mentor teachers.    The approved induction program of any individual initial teacher licensee may be extended if deemed necessary by the school district or districts, charter school, the institute, or nonpublic school providing such program; however, such program shall not exceed a maximum of three years.    The state board of education shall, by rule and regulation, establish standards and criteria for the approval of proposed induction programs for initial teacher licensees and for the review of approved induction programs for initial teacher licensees. Such rules and regulations shall provide for such standards and criteria to be fully implemented on and after July 1, 1999, and shall provide for the gradual implementation of such standards and criteria over the five-year period prior to said date. Such standards and criteria shall, at a minimum, provide multiple approaches and options in regard to the provision of approved induction programs which take into consideration factors which the state board of education deems relevant and appropriate. Such factors shall include, but shall not be limited to, the setting categories and geographical location of school districts, the cost of providing approved induction programs, and the availability of state moneys to fund, in whole or in part, approved induction programs.     History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 486, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 181, § 14, effective April 7. L. 2018: (1) and (2) amended, (SB 18-160), ch. 97, p. 762, § 6, effective August 8. L. 2019: (1) and (2) amended, (SB 19-069), ch. 37, p. 125, § 7, effective August 2.
CO Code § 22-60.5-206 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-206. Alternative Teacher Support Teams - Duties - Advisory Councils

  The designated agency shall establish an alternative teacher support team for each holder of an alternative teacher license employed as an alternative teacher through an alternative teacher program. At a minimum, each alternative teacher support team must include an alternative teacher's mentor teacher and the principal and a representative of an accepted institution of higher education, if applicable.    The alternative teacher support team shall:   Establish the content of the required program of planned instruction and activities;    Determine at what point in the program an alternative teacher may have responsibility for classroom instruction;    Ensure that a significant portion of the teaching assignment of an alternative teacher is in the subject matter area or areas of the alternative teacher's endorsement;    Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of an alternative teacher; and    Make a recommendation to the school district that employs an alternative teacher concerning his or her eligibility to receive an initial teacher license or whether he or she is unable to complete the one-year alternative teacher program due to unforeseen circumstances, but should apply for an extension of the alternative teacher license with the expectation that he or she will complete his or her program within one additional year.       As a member of an alternative teacher support team, the mentor teacher has primary responsibility for representing the faculty and parents in evaluating and making recommendations regarding the issuance of an initial teacher license to an alternative teacher or renewal of an alternative teacher license for one additional year. In recognition of the significant duties and responsibilities of mentor teachers, the designating school district shall make appropriate provisions as are necessary to ensure the proper discharge of the duties and responsibilities by the mentor teacher.    In addition, for purposes of carrying out any alternative teacher program approved by the state board of education, any designated agency shall establish an advisory council that includes, at a minimum, representatives of each school district, including at least one mentor teacher and a representative of an accepted institution of higher education in the designated agency.     History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 488, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2005: (2)(e) and (3) amended, p. 181, § 15, effective April 7. L. 2007: (2)(e) and (3) amended, p. 56, § 4, effective March 14. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (SB 09-160), ch. 292, p. 1454, § 7, effective May 21. L. 2017: Entire section amended, (SB 17-052), ch. 5, p. 12, § 8, effective August 9.
CO Code § 22-60.5-207 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-207. Alternative Teacher Contracts

  Alternative teacher contracts may include terms and conditions that:   Differ from any terms and conditions of contracts of the school district or charter school for first-year employees who are licensed other than as alternative teachers;    Define those conditions unique to the responsibilities and duties of an alternative teacher and the alternative teacher program of the school district or charter school;    Establish the right of the employing school district or charter school to terminate the alternative teacher contract at any time during the first three months of employment; however, the employing school district or charter school must only take such action after consideration of a recommendation of the alternative teacher support team for the alternative teacher and is not subject to appeal by the alternative teacher.       The term of an alternative teacher contract shall be for one or two years; except that an employing school district, nonpublic school, or charter school may extend a one-year alternative teacher contract for only one additional year based on written evidence of unforeseen circumstances that prevent the alternative teacher from completing the one-year alternative teacher program in one year and the expectation of the alternative teacher's support team that he or she can complete the one-year alternative teacher program in one additional year.    The provisions of this section do not apply to alternative teacher contracts entered into by nonpublic schools.     History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 489, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2007: (2) added, p. 57, § 5, effective March 14. L. 2009: (2) amended, (SB 09-160), ch. 292, p. 1455, § 8, effective May 21. L. 2017: (1) amended, (SB 17-052), ch. 5, p. 10, § 4, effective August 9. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (SB 18-160), ch. 97, p. 763, § 8, effective August 8. L. 2019: (3) added, (SB 19-069), ch. 37, p. 125, § 8, effective August 2.
CO Code § 22-60.5-209.1 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-209.1. Department of Education - Adjunct Instructor Authorization - Alternative Teacher Programs - Information

     The department shall direct resources toward publicizing the existence of:   The teacher recruitment education and preparation program established in section 22-35-108.5;    The teacher residency programs available through the teacher residency expansion program created in part 1 of article 60.3 of this title 22;    Programs to support paraprofessionals, as defined in section 22-60.3-102, who are seeking a baccalaureate degree to pursue a professional teaching license;    The educator recruitment and retention program created in section 22-60.3-202;    The adjunct instructor authorization described in section 22-60.5-111 (2);    Alternative teacher programs described in section 22-60.5-205;    The teacher of record program described in section 22-60.5-208.7;    Programs for student teachers in rural areas operated pursuant to section 23-76-104;    The teacher cadet program described in section 23-76-105;    Teaching fellowship programs operated pursuant to part 3 of article 78 of title 23;    The educator loan forgiveness program operated pursuant to section 23-3.9-102; and    Other existing public or nonprofit programs that facilitate entry into the teaching profession.       In publicizing the programs, the department shall collaborate with nonprofit organizations that support entry into the teaching profession.       The department shall provide technical support to school districts, boards of cooperative services, and charter schools to assist them in accessing the programs described in subsection (1) of this section and in otherwise recruiting individuals to pursue teaching careers.     History. Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (SB 21-185), ch. 246, p. 1324, § 3, effective September 7.
CO Code § 22-60.5-211 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-211. Professional Special Services Licensees - Master Certification

 The department of education may, in its discretion, issue a master certificate to any applicant who holds a valid professional special services license and who meets the criteria for master certification as specified by rule and regulation of the state board of education. Master certification shall recognize those professional special services licensees who are involved in ongoing professional development and training and who have advanced competencies or expertise or who have demonstrated outstanding achievements. Any master certificate issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for the period of time for which the applicant's professional special services license is valid and is renewable at its expiration.   History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 493, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 638, § 53, effective August 7.
CO Code § 22-60.5-212 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-212. Assessment of Professional Competencies

  The state board of education shall, by rule and regulation, establish areas of knowledge in which initial special services licensees shall possess a satisfactory level of proficiency.    The department of education shall develop and administer, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the state board of education, a system for the assessment of such professional competencies of applicants for initial special services licenses.    The state board of education shall annually review the assessment program developed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section to assure the appropriateness of the assessments and the standards established to determine a satisfactory level of proficiency.     History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 494, § 1, effective June 6. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 1663, § 17, effective June 5. L. 98: (3) added, p. 990, § 11, effective July 1. L. 2005: (1) and (2) amended, p. 183, § 17, effective April 7.
CO Code § 22-60.5-213 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers|§ 22-60.5-213. Approved Induction Programs - Initial Special Services Licensees

  Any approved induction program of a school district or districts, charter school, or nonpublic school for initial special services licensees may include, but shall not be limited to, supervision by mentor special services providers; ongoing professional development and training, including ethics; and performance evaluations. Such school district or districts, charter schools, the institute, or nonpublic schools may enter into agreements with accepted institutions of higher education in regard to the organization, management, and operation of an approved induction program, or any portion thereof. The school district's or districts' performance evaluations must be conducted in accordance with section 22-9-106; however, the state board of education may provide by rule for performance evaluations by mentor special services providers.    The approved induction program of any initial special services licensee may be extended if deemed necessary by the school district or districts, charter school, or nonpublic school providing such program; however, such program shall not be extended so that such program exceeds three years.    The state board of education shall, by rule and regulation, establish standards and criteria for the approval of proposed induction programs for initial special services licensees and for the review of approved induction programs for initial special services licensees. Such rules and regulations shall provide for such standards and criteria to be fully implemented on and after July 1, 1999, and shall provide for the gradual implementation of such standards and criteria over the five-year period prior to said date. Such standards and criteria shall, at a minimum, provide multiple approaches and options in regard to the provision of approved induction programs which take into consideration factors which the state board of education deems appropriate. Such factors shall include, but shall not be limited to, the setting categories and geographical location of school districts, the costs of providing approved induction programs, and the availability of state moneys to fund, in whole or in part, approved induction programs.     History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 494, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2005: Entire section amended, p. 183, § 18, effective April 7. L. 2018: (1) and (2) amended, (SB 18-160), ch. 97, p. 764, § 10, effective August 8. L. 2019: (1) and (2) amended, (SB 19-069), ch. 37, p. 126, § 10, effective August 2.
CO Code § 22-60.5-302 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 3 - Principals and Administrators|§ 22-60.5-302. Professional Principal Licensees - Master Certification

 The department of education may, in its discretion, issue a master certificate to any applicant who holds a valid professional principal license and who meets the criteria for master certification as specified by rule and regulation of the state board of education. Master certification shall recognize those professional principal licensees who are involved in ongoing professional development and training and who have advanced competencies or expertise or who have demonstrated outstanding achievements. Any master certificate issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for the period of time for which the applicant's professional principal license is valid and is renewable at its expiration.   History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 500, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 638, § 55, effective August 7.
CO Code § 22-60.5-303 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 22 - Education|Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act|Part 3 - Principals and Administrators|§ 22-60.5-303. Assessment of Professional Competencies

  The state board of education shall, by rule and regulation, establish areas of knowledge in which initial principal licensees shall possess a satisfactory level of proficiency.    The following list of areas of knowledge is a guideline to be used by the state board of education and shall not be construed as inclusive or prescriptive:   Leadership;    Communication and human relations, including the ability to respond to the needs of students and parents from culturally diverse backgrounds;    Instruction, including curriculum, design, and assessment;    Problem-solving and decision-making;    Management, including planning, organization, and administration;    Personnel administration, including staff development and evaluation;    Child growth and development; and    Knowledge and application of standards-based education pursuant to part 10 of article 7 of this title.       The department of education shall develop and administer, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the state board of education, a system for the assessment of such professional competencies of applicants for initial principal licenses.    The state board of education shall annually review the assessment program developed pursuant to subsection (3) of this section to assure the appropriateness of the assessments and the standards established to determine a satisfactory level of proficiency.     History. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 500, § 1, effective June 6. L. 93: (2)(f) and (2)(g) amended and (2)(h) added, p. 1049, § 9, effective June 3. L. 97: (1) and (3) amended, p. 1663, § 19, effective June 5; (2)(h) amended, p. 462, § 11, effective August 6. L. 98: (4) added, p. 990, § 12, effective July 1. L. 2005: (1) and (3) amended, p. 185, § 21, effective April 7. L. 2015: (2)(h) amended, (HB 15-1323), ch. 204, p. 727, § 41, effective May 20.