West Central Alternative Licensure (ATL)
This program licenses qualified candidates as teachers through a site-based one-year program of training and supervision. Candidates' transcripts are evaluated by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Candidates must pass a content exam and then seek full-time employment. While participating in the program, each candidate has a professional support team to provide instruction, supervision, and performance evaluations while they document 225 clock hours of planned instruction and activities. Upon successful completion of the Alternative Teacher Licensure Training Program, the candidate is eligible for an Initial Teacher License.
West Central ATL is a two-year alternative licensure program designed to help new teachers succeed in the classroom. You are the teacher of record and earn a teacher’s salary with 360 wrap-around support. You’ll work with an in-house mentor weekly. You will build an electronic portfolio to house your ATL assignments. Most work is done asynchronously with lots of guidance and feedback.
The West Central Alternative Licensure program serves potential teacher candidates from Delta County, Montrose, Norwood, Ouray, Ridgway, Telluride, and the West End school districts.
Overview of ATL for Prospective Teachers
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Director - Jenny Hart - jhart@ourayschool.org - 970.325.0392
Considering our program? We’ve got you covered. Our partners at TEACH Colorado will help you apply with confidence. Sign up today for free access to:
An interactive application checklist to keep you on track.
$100 fee reimbursement towards application and testing expenses.
1-on-1 expert career advice from local teachers
How-to guides for eligibility, applications, testing, and finances.
$1,000 scholarships to fund your education, and more!