ALTERNATIVE TEACHER LICENSURE

Choose Mountain BOCES As your Educator Preparation Program

To be certain you are enrolled with Mountain BOCES alternative program (designated agency) you must email our Professional Learning department your Statement of Assurance (SOA).  After you fill out the top section and your district fills out the middle section of the form, email it to PL@mtnboces.org sign off on the bottom of the form. Once completed, Professional Learning will send the SOA back to you to upload to your online application for your alternative license.

Professional Learning, pl@mtnboces.org or 719.207.5304.

23-24 Program Cost

2024-2025 Program Costs are below.

$5,000 for candidates in the Mountain BOCES member districts (Buena Vista, Lake, Park Re-2, and Salida) A $1,300 waiver is available for some teachers. An additonal waiver of up to $1,000 is available for Early Childhood Alternative Teachers.

$5,500 for candidates in non-member districts A $1,300 waiver is available for some teachers. An additonal waiver of up to $1,000 is available for Early Childhood Alternative Teachers.

$6,300 for candidates in Special Education Generalist endorsement program A $1,300 waiver is available for some teachers.

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A Financial Hardship Waiver may be available for program participants who are experiencing unusual and unanticipated  financial circumstances or serious unanticipated changes in their financial circumstances and are unable to meet the payment obligation.