Contact Information:
Office of Professional Services, Colorado Department of Education
Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us
Contact Name: Ms. Amy Spruce
Title: Consultant
Phone: 303-866-6648
Fax: (303) 866-6968
Email: spruce_a@cde.state.co.us

Colorado 2006 CSTA Certification Survey Responses
QuestionAnswerAdditional Information
1. Does your state grant a Computer Science Endorsement for K-12 teaching in this area?No 
2a. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the high school level?NALocal Control
2b. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the middle school level?NALocal Control
2c. Is a computer science endorsement currently required on a teaching certificate for teachers at the elementary school level?NALocal Control
2d. Do have you a K-12 Level - Single Certification (Covers all Grades)?NALocal Control
9a. If there is no specific computer science endorsement required in your state, indicate below the type of preparation of teachers to teach this subject area at the high school levelOther TeachersIT Endorsement
9b. If there is no specific computer science endorsement required in your state, indicate below the type of preparation of teachers to teach this subject area at the middle school levelOther TeachersNA
9c. If there is no specific computer science endorsement required in your state, indicate below the type of preparation of teachers to teach this subject area at the elementary school levelOther TeachersIt Endorsement
10. Are there any plans to change the computer science certification requirements in your state?No 
11. Are there any plans to develop or adopt content area standards for the preparation of teachers in computer science? Not Sure 
12. Do you require ongoing Professional Development for teachers teaching in this area? Yes 
13. On a scale from 1 (not at all) to 5 (fully met), to what extent do you think the professional needs of computer science teachers in your state are met? 5 
14. On a scale from 1 (not prepared) to 5 (fully prepared) how well do you think computer science teachers in your state are prepared?4 
15a. How important do you feel that computer science is for high school students in your state?Very important 
15b. How important do you feel that computer science is for middle school students in your state?Very important 
15c. How important do you feel that computer science is for elementary school students in your state?Very important