Colorado Coaching Credential

Apply for and Renew the Colorado Coach Credential

1. Complete Relationship-Based Professional Development training and Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect, offered at no cost to participants by the Department of Early Childhood throughout the year, or other department-approved, coaching-specific training* 

2. Complete your educator and coach self-assessments and your individualized professional development plan in the PDIS

3. Apply for the Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 in the PDIS and earn a level 3 or higher

4. Apply for or renew the Colorado Early Childhood Coach Credential in the PDIS

   • Professionals must have at least two years of experience in early care settings to become credential coaches in CO. Learn more about experience

5. Renew the Colorado Early Childhood Coach Credential in the PDIS.

   • To maintain their credential, every three years coaches must provide documentation of:

     • 45 hours of ongoing professional development (OPD). Learn more about OPD

     • 24 hours of reflective supervision or reflective consultation with a trained facilitator

*Refer to the list of State-Accepted Coach Training.

Applying for a Coaching Credential Extension:

If you are unable to meet the requirements for either:

• 45 hours of ongoing professional development

• 24 hours of reflective supervision/ consultation with a trained facilitator 

you may apply for an 18-month Coach Credential Extension in PDIS; however, you must also submit a plan of action for your missing requirements and must be included in your documents for your extension. 

Please see this "How to" guide on applying for your coaching credential. Email the coaching team to get additional support with applying for a coaching credential.