Colorado Teacher CE Requirements
What Colorado requires to renew your Teacher license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
90
Renewal cycle
Every 7 years
Deadline
Your license anniversary
Requirements
- Behavioral Health (culturally responsive, trauma-informed) — 1 hour
- Educating Students with Disabilities / IDEA Awareness — 1 hour
- General CE — 88 hours
Important Information
Teachers in Colorado need to complete a total of 90 hours of continuing education every seven years, including one hour of Behavioral Health (culturally responsive, trauma-informed) and one hour of Educating Students with Disabilities / IDEA Awareness; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal date is tied to the date your license was issued, so it is individual to you. Periods run seven years. Check your license or board account for your exact date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Renew a Professional Teacher License (ed.cde.state.co.us)
- Source: Colorado Teacher License Renewal: The Complete Guide (creditsforteachers.com)
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