State Licensure Requirements
Liberty meets education requirements.

Reading Specialist Endorsement – Colorado

Educational Requirements

According to the Colorado Department of Education:

The state of Colorado offers the following endorsements.

  • Colorado offers a Reading Specialist endorsement.

    Additional Requirements (After Degree Conferral)

    1. Please submit all licensure documents (located on the Gate 4 Checklist) to gate4@liberty.edu. 
    2. Gate 4 will complete a College Verification Form which will be used to add on the Reading Specialist endorsement to the Virginia licensure.
    3. Students will be required to pass approved exams. 
    4. After obtaining a Virginia license with the Reading Specialist Add-On, students can then apply for a Colorado license through reciprocity.

    Reciprocity 

    Per Colorado State Board of Education rule 1 CCR 301-37 2.03(3), individuals who complete endorsement or degree programs outside Colorado must hold or qualify to hold the associated license/endorsement in the state of preparation in order for Colorado to recognize that program. Individuals also will need to meet any other Colorado licensure and endorsement requirements.