In a nutshell, alternative licensure lets you teach while you complete a teacher preparation program.
With an alternative teaching license, you can:
If you have a bachelor’s degree, you may be able to start your path to the classroom today. Alternative licensure could be a good fit if any of these apply to you:
There are a few steps to getting your alternative teaching license. Here’s the short version:
Our (free!) Alternative Licensure Guide has more details about eligibility, steps to get started and resources to help along the way!
Have questions? Talk to an alternative licensure specialist over phone, video or email! Choose a date and time, then click to sign up. Don't see a calendar? Try logging out and refreshing your page, or email colorado@teach.org for assistance.
If you have a bachelor’s degree, you may be able to start teaching right away with an alternative teaching license.
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Learn how you can teach in Colorado with an alternative teaching license.
In 2022, Colorado public schools had over 8,000 open teaching positions. (1) With an alternative teaching license, you’ll work in an in-demand field and support Colorado students at the same time.
