Program Information:
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The Two Year Alternative Licensure Program begins the last Saturday of July or in January – must be hired first in at least a .50 FTE (at least 50%) position in endorsed content area in order to begin our classes!
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The program is two years long, including a seven day summer session (3-4 Saturdays in May and and 3-4 days in June). For Special Education Generalist endorsement, two summer sessions are typically required.
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Participants are expected to attend all classes. Classes are held on Saturdays intermittently (average two Saturdays a month) through the two year period from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Includes mentoring. Each teacher is assigned a building mentor (through their school) and a Field Coach (through the program) to support one’s growth as a new teacher
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Includes classroom observation/coaching activities
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Includes a teacher education curriculum based on the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and Elements
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The application for program can be found here.