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Special Education/Behavioral Health License Renewal Requirements

Special Education and Behavioral Health (10Hours):

Beginning July 1, 2025 Colorado educators are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of training in special education and behavioral health with a minimum of one (1) hour in each of the following in order to renew their license:

  • Teachers: (minimum one (1) hour)
    • Behavioral health training that is culturally responsive and trauma- and evidence-informed and
  • Teachers (minimum one (1) hour)/ Administrators*/ Special Service Providers:
    • Increasing awareness of laws and practices relating to educating students with disabilities in the classroom, including but not limited to Child Find and inclusive learning environments.

*Administrators include Principals/Assistant Principals

CDE states that the Professional development utilized to meet this requirement does not need to be approved by CDE. Educators should review the description of their selected coursework to ensure the content addressed aligns with the intentions described in the requirements.

Need to register for CDE's one hour Child Find course? 

Note: When registering for the course through CDE you MUST NOT be logged in as a guest - if you complete the training as a guest you will not receive the certificate of completion.  

  • Click on Child Find link to access CDE's free Child Find course: 

  • Click on More Info

  • Create an account so that you can log in - DO NOT log in as a guest!

    • Check the upper right hand corner of your browser window to confirm your access.

  • Once logged in, you will be allowed to enroll in the Child Find course

  • When you finish the one hour course, you will be issued a Completion Certification.

  • Login to Learning Pro to fill out an External Credit Request and upload the certificate.

    • Select "Professional Development Contact Hours" from the dropdown list.

  • Upon approval, the completed course will be recorded on your transcript.

 

If you have questions about the Special Education/Behavior Health Requirements email HR/PD.

EMAIL HR/PD