The 2020 Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Report executive summary presents the rationale for the expanded scope of the EPP Report, highlights important finding sand introduces the new EPP Report format. shortage of teachers is a national problem that Colorado continues to grapple with as the population grows, demographics change and enrollment in teacher preparation decreases. A key focus of the state is to develop, deploy and support educator...

The current system of licensure relies primarily on program completion and qualifications that are not meaningfully connected to student learning. We recommend a redesign of educator licensing policy that will focus on the demonstrated knowledge, skills and performance of educators and allow for greater autonomy and innovation at the local and program level. Our recommendations would align licensure with other components of the state's strategy focused...

This guidance is primarily for public and private residential and community colleges as they plan for the traditional fall school year start; however, all postsecondary institutions should be familiar with the guidance and sections that directly apply to them. This guidance is advisory in nature; its purpose is to provide clarity and recommendations for Colorado postsecondary institutions, taking into account state and local orders in effect as of...