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.
Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 485, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 638, § 51, effective August 7.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act
Part 2 - Teachers and Special Services Providers
§ 22-60.5-201. Types of Teacher Licenses Issued - Term - Rules
§ 22-60.5-202. Professional Teacher Licensees - Master Certification
§ 22-60.5-203. Assessment of Professional Competencies - Rules
§ 22-60.5-204. Approved Induction Program - Initial Teacher Licensee
§ 22-60.5-206. Alternative Teacher Support Teams - Duties - Advisory Councils
§ 22-60.5-207. Alternative Teacher Contracts
§ 22-60.5-208.7. Teacher of Record Program - Rules - Authorization - Definition
§ 22-60.5-210. Types of Special Services Licenses Issued - Term
§ 22-60.5-211. Professional Special Services Licensees - Master Certification
§ 22-60.5-212. Assessment of Professional Competencies
§ 22-60.5-213. Approved Induction Programs - Initial Special Services Licensees