The department of education may, in its discretion, issue a master certificate to any applicant who holds a valid professional principal 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 principal 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 principal license is valid and is renewable at its expiration.
Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 500, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 638, § 55, effective August 7.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 60.5 - Colorado Educator Licensing Act
Part 3 - Principals and Administrators
§ 22-60.5-301. Types of Principal Licenses Issued - Term
§ 22-60.5-302. Professional Principal Licensees - Master Certification
§ 22-60.5-303. Assessment of Professional Competencies
§ 22-60.5-304. Approved Induction Programs - Initial Principal Licensees
§ 22-60.5-305. Licensed Principals - Occasional Teaching
§ 22-60.5-306. Types of Administrator Licenses Issued - Term
§ 22-60.5-307. Professional Administrator Licensees - Master Certification
§ 22-60.5-308. Assessment of Professional Competencies
§ 22-60.5-309. Approved Induction Programs - Initial Administrator Licensees
§ 22-60.5-309.5. Licensed Administrators - Occasional Teaching