In Colorado, Relay offers Master of Arts in Teaching programs with the option to pursue teacher licensure, two non-degree licensure-only programs, and an Advanced Certificate in Special Education program. Relay students teaching in Colorado enroll in Relay Denver.

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The Relay Approach

Relay is proud to have supported and developed over 400 educators in Colorado over the past several years. We are certifying and training aspiring educators in both district and charter schools in Denver, including as part of Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) innovative paraprofessional-to-teacher pipeline initiative.

Faculty

Relay faculty are experienced classroom teachers who blend theory with real-world application and build supportive communities of adult learners.

State Requirements

Requirements for admission to our Master of Arts in Teaching Program 

To be eligible for our Master of Arts in Teaching Program with or without licensure you will need to:

• Complete your application
• Complete your admissions checklist
• Submit your official, degree-conferred transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below a 2.5 who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.)‍
• Obtain a program-aligned instructional role prior to beginning clinical practice coursework

If you are planning on pursuing licensure for the Residency pathway, you will also need to:

• Complete  Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above (Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below a 2.5 who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.)

In Colorado, the Educator Preparation Program for Master of Arts in Teaching candidates is either the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program (seeking dual licensure endorsements) or the Colorado Alternative Teacher Licensure program (seeking only one licensure endorsement).

If you are planning on pursuing licensure for the Non-Residency pathway, you will also need to:

• Complete  Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above (Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below 2.5 who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.)

In Colorado, the Educator Preparation Program for Master of Arts in Teaching candidates is the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program (seeking dual licensure endorsements) or the Colorado Alternative Teacher Licensure program (seeking only one licensure endorsement).
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GPA Requirements

Requirements for admission to our Certification Only Programs

Traditional Teacher Licensure Program - Residency Pathway

To be eligible for our Traditional Teacher Licensure Program, you will need to:

• Complete your application
• Complete your admissions checklist
• Submit your official, degree-conferred transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  
  • Relay requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for the graduate school, however the educator preparation program in Colorado requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below the requirements who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.‍
• Obtain a program-aligned instructional role prior to beginning clinical practice coursework

Complete Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist.

In Colorado, the Educator Preparation Program for Residency Licensure-Only candidates is the Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program.
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GPA Requirements

Alternative Teacher Licensure Program - Non-Residency Pathway

To be eligible for our Alternative Teacher Licensure Program, you will need to:

• Complete your application
• Complete your admissions checklist
• Submit your official, degree-conferred transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  
  • Relay requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for the graduate school, however the educator preparation program in Colorado requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below the requirements who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.‍
• Obtain a program-aligned instructional role prior to beginning clinical practice coursework

• Complete Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist
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In Colorado, the Educator Preparation Program for Non-Residency Alternative Licensure candidates is the Colorado Alternative Teacher Licensure Program.
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GPA Requirements

Requirements for admission to our Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program

To be eligible for our Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program without licensure, you will need to:

• Complete your application
• Complete your admissions checklist
• Submit your official, degree-conferred transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below a 2.5 who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.)‍
• Obtain a program-aligned instructional role prior to beginning clinical practice coursework

If you are planning on pursuing licensure, you will also need to:

• Complete  Transition Point 1 requirements for the program, which will be added to your admissions checklist
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (Relay offers limited exceptions for applicants with a GPA below the requirements who meet other criteria. Email support@relay.edu for details.)

In Colorado, the Educator Preparation Program for Advanced Certificate in Special Education candidates is the Colorado Additional Endorsement Licensure Program.

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GPA Requirements

School & District Partners

Relay works with nearly a dozen school systems in Colorado. Here is just a sample:

• Denver Fellows Program
• Denver Public Schools
• DSST Public Schools
• Rocky Mountain Prep
• University Prep

Partnering Organizations

Teach For America

Relay partners with Teach For America-Colorado to provide high-quality training, coaching, and support to both TFA Launch Fellows and TFA Corps Members. Launch Fellows enroll in the Relay Teaching Residency to develop the skills and experiences needed to become effective teachers-of-record. Corps Members can choose to enroll in Relay's Alternative Teacher Program or Master of Arts in Teaching (with certification) program.