PLACE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

The following tables provide information about the PLACE tests required of applicants for initial Colorado educator licensure. If you are unsure of your PLACE requirements after reviewing this information, contact your academic advisor or the Educator Licensing Unit of the CDE.

Initial Licensure Testing Requirements

Type of License or Endorsement	Test Required
Administrator (e.g., superintendent)	Administrator (81)*
Early Childhood Teacher	Early Childhood Education (02)
Elementary Teacher	Elementary Education (01)
K–12 Teacher (e.g., art, music)	Test corresponding to license endorsement
Principal	Principal (80)*
School Counselor	School Counselor (41)
School Social Worker	Either the PLACE School Social Worker test (47) or the test administered by the American Association of State Social Worker Boards
Secondary Teacher	Test corresponding to license endorsement
Special Education: Generalist	Special Education Generalist (20)—please note that the Elementary Education test (01) is a prerequisite for entry into a special education teacher preparation program.
* The Principal (80) and Administrator (81) tests are separate tests that correspond to different endorsements. When you register for the PLACE, please be sure to register for the correct test.

Special Service Licensure Requirements

Type of Service License	Requirements
Audiologist	passage of a national exam in audiology
Occupational Therapist	passing score on the Occupational Therapist National Registration Examination
Orientation and Mobility Specialist	valid certificate from the Association of Educators and Rehabilitators of the Blind and Visually Impaired or the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals
Physical Therapist	valid PT license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
School Nurse	valid RN license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
School Psychologist	passing status on the National School Psychology examination
Speech/Language Pathologist	passing status on the National Speech-Language Pathology test

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