Choose Applicable Learning
Select professional development connected to your endorsement, standards, leadership, school culture, or student needs.
Colorado Professional Development
Colorado Professional Development for Teachers
Complete Applicable Renewal Hours Online
Choose flexible online professional learning that supports your endorsement area, educator standards, and professional goals.
Colorado professional licenses are generally renewed every seven years with 90 contact hours, six semester hours, or a combination of applicable professional development and college coursework.
100% OnlineComplete professional development from anywhere.
Self-PacedLearn on your schedule with no live meetings.
One-Year AccessReturn to your purchased course throughout the year.
Printable CertificateDownload after successful course completion.
Flexible Online Learning
Flexible Learning for Colorado License Renewal
Build applicable professional learning hours with courses that align to your role, endorsement, and professional responsibilities.
Begin Immediately
Access your online course as soon as enrollment is complete.
Learn on Your Schedule
Complete lessons without scheduled meetings.
Document Your Hours
Use your completion certificate as evidence of professional learning.
Combine Credit Types
Colorado permits contact hours, college coursework, or a combination for renewal.
Review Special Requirements
Some educators must complete specific learning in special education, behavioral health, English learners, or evaluator training.
Course access: You receive one year of access to your purchased course unless otherwise stated.
Colorado Renewal Documentation
How Colorado Professional Development Works
Colorado educators choose applicable professional learning and provide documentation when renewing through the state licensing system.
Review Your License Requirements
Confirm the hours and any required topic-specific professional development that apply to your credential.
Choose Applicable Courses
Select courses connected to your endorsement area, educator standards, role, or professional goals.
Complete and Document
Finish the course and download the certificate showing your completed CEUs or contact hours.
Submit with Renewal
Upload applicable documentation when completing your Colorado renewal application.
Created by an Experienced Educator
Dr. Lori Schieffer
Practical Professional Development for Colorado Educators
Education has been my passion for more than 30 years. I have served as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, university professor, and clinical supervisor.
Every CEUs for Teachers course is designed to respect your time and provide practical learning you can apply immediately. Whether you are renewing a license, building new skills, or expanding your professional knowledge, you will find flexible courses created around real educational needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Colorado Renewal Information
How many professional development hours are required?
Colorado professional teachers generally complete 90 contact hours, six semester hours, or a combination during each seven-year license period.
Will I receive documentation?
Yes. After completing a course, you can download a certificate showing your completed professional development.
How does Colorado calculate CEUs?
Colorado identifies one CEU as 10 contact hours. One semester hour equals 15 contact hours.
Are there additional required topics?
Yes, depending on your license and endorsements. Current requirements may include special education and behavioral health, English learner professional learning, READ Act training, or evaluator training.
Should I verify acceptance before enrolling?
Yes. Review your license requirements and confirm that the course content is applicable to your endorsement, role, or renewal needs.