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If I am unsure if I am qualified to receive a credential, what do I do? |
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The first thing you need to do is apply for the credential. If your application is denied, you have the option to request an exception. If you are going to request an exception, you will need to send a letter stating what you would like an exception on and what basis you are reasoning. |
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Who needs a credential? |
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Anyone that is teaching in a CCCS approved CTE program. For secondary only, anyone that is a school district’s CTE Director or CTE Specialist. There are a few exceptions to this however; substitute teachers, teacher aides and paraprofessionals do not need to be credentialed. |
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How do I count conferences, workshops, and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for my renewal application? |
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You will need to submit copies of the certificate of completion with the number of hours attended with your application. |
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I have taught for years, but do not have current occupational experience, why is my teaching experience not accepted in lieu of occupational experience? |
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As the criteria was being developed, the Credentialing Task Force made a recommendation to require all first time applicants to have current occupational experience. For a first time applicant, all occupational experience must be within the last five (5) years. |
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Why is my CTE credential from the Division of Private Occupational Schools not acceptable to teach in a community college CTE program? |
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The credential issued by the Division of Private Occupational Schools have different criteria from the postsecondary credential. |
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Why is there not reciprocity for my CTE credential from another state? |
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The SBOCCE Rules and Regulations state that a person coming to Colorado to teach secondary education shall meet the same specific credentialing criteria as a new teacher. |
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How do I know what credential I qualify for with the classes and experience that I already have? |
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Go to Secondary Criteria or Postsecondary Criteria where you will find the requirements for each pathway. |
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I know I had a credential at one time, I cannot find a copy, nor can the Credentialing Office at CCCS. What do I need to do? |
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You will be applying as a first time applicant. |
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If I qualify for a pathway I did not apply for, will I receive a credential for it as well? |
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There are some special rules that govern some of the pathways (i.e. Agriculture). With these pathways, if you qualify for one, you will qualify for additional ones as well. But if you are applying for a pathway that does not have a special rule, then you will only receive the credential for what you applied for. |
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