Earn Your Colorado CLD
Endorsement Online
How Is Our Colorado CLD
Endorsement Program Different?
Advance Your Teaching Career with a CLD Endorsement.
Only $3,160
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who have requested a free info packet.
Interested in Colorado's Most Affordable CLD Endorsement?
Fill out this form to get more info about
our Colorado CLD endorsement program.
How Does Our Colorado CLD Endorsement Compare?
Colorado classrooms are more diverse every year, and districts need teachers with CLD training. A master's degree is one path, but it takes more time and money. MTI offers a faster, more affordable way to earn your CLD endorsement.
Colorado CLD Cost Comparison
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Compare endorsement pathways. Keep more of your money.
| Provider / Endorsement Pathway | Published Cost* |
|---|---|
| WGU - English Language LearningColorado CLD pathway; total varies by completion time | $4,325 / termSix-month tuition + resources fee |
| Western Colorado University18-credit CLD added endorsement | $7,736Tuition + mandatory fees |
| UNC - District-Partner Option24 credits; participating district eligibility required | Approx. $8,000Estimated tuition; confirm quote |
| Adams State University24-credit CLD endorsement | $10,000Advertised program price |
| Fort Lewis College21-credit CLD endorsement / certificate | $11,140.50Estimated tuition + mandatory fees |
| CU Denver24 credits; Colorado-resident tuition | $11,904 + feesTuition only |
| Colorado Christian University24-credit CLDE endorsement | $15,672Estimated tuition + listed charges |
| UNC - Standard Tuition24-credit CLD endorsement | $16,680 + feesTuition; course fees may apply |
*Published costs from each provider's website. Costs change; confirm with each provider.
Why MTI
- Only $3,160 total ($395 per course)
- Pay as you go, with monthly payment options at checkout
- No application, textbook, technology or library fees
- Courses developed and taught by practicing educators
Designed for Busy Colorado Teachers
- No required log-in times
- No scheduled class meetings
- No commuting
- No weekly assignment deadlines
- Take courses in any order, no prerequisites
- Take multiple courses at the same time
You have one full year to finish each course, but you can finish one in a weekend, a week or a few months. You decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you offer a Colorado CLD endorsement for only $3,160?
MTI partners with Colorado State University Pueblo and keeps overhead low. You pay $395 per course for 8 courses (24 graduate credits), with no application, textbook, technology or library fees.
Is the program aligned to Colorado Department of Education requirements?
Yes. The 24 semester hours (8 graduate courses) cover the content categories set by the Colorado Department of Education. Graduate credit is issued by CSU Pueblo, a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) regionally accredited university. Each course must be completed with a B- or higher.
How long does the program take?
It's up to you. You have one full year to complete each course from the date you register, and you can take more than one course at a time. You can finish a course in a weekend, a week or a few months.
Do I need to attend classes in person or log in at set times?
No. All courses are self-paced distance courses. There are no class meetings, log-in times or weekly deadlines.
Do I have to pay for the whole program upfront?
No. You pay for one course at a time, $395 each, as you are ready. Monthly payment options are available at checkout.
Can I start any time?
Yes. Begin when you are ready and take the courses in any order. There are no prerequisites.
In Partnership with
Colorado State University Pueblo
Midwest Teachers Institute has partnered with CSU Pueblo, a regionally accredited university, so licensed Colorado educators can complete CLD coursework through MTI and earn graduate credit issued by CSU Pueblo.
Ready to Take Your Career to New Heights? Get Your Colorado CLD Endorsement Now!
Join 124 Colorado teachers
who have requested a free info packet.
Earn Your Colorado CLD Endorsement Online
How Is Our Colorado CLD Endorsement Program Different?
- Graduate Credit From CSU Pueblo (Regionally Accredited)
- Aligned to CDE CLD Requirements
- 100% Self-Paced. No Log-In Times or Deadlines
- Only $3,160 Total ($395 per Course)
- Pay As You Go. One Course at a Time
Only $3,160
Join 124 Colorado teachers
Interested in Colorado's Most Affordable CLD Endorsement?
Fill out this form to get more info about our Colorado CLD endorsement program.
How Does Our Colorado CLD Endorsement Compare?
Colorado classrooms are more diverse every year, and districts need teachers with CLD training. A master's degree is one path, but it takes more time and money. MTI offers a faster, more affordable way to earn your CLD endorsement.
Colorado CLD Cost Comparison
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Compare endorsement pathways. Keep more of your money.
| Provider / Endorsement Pathway | Published Cost* |
|---|---|
| WGU - English Language LearningColorado CLD pathway; total varies by completion time | $4,325 / termSix-month tuition + resources fee |
| Western Colorado University18-credit CLD added endorsement | $7,736Tuition + mandatory fees |
| UNC - District-Partner Option24 credits; participating district eligibility required | Approx. $8,000Estimated tuition; confirm quote |
| Adams State University24-credit CLD endorsement | $10,000Advertised program price |
| Fort Lewis College21-credit CLD endorsement / certificate | $11,140.50Estimated tuition + mandatory fees |
| CU Denver24 credits; Colorado-resident tuition | $11,904 + feesTuition only |
| Colorado Christian University24-credit CLDE endorsement | $15,672Estimated tuition + listed charges |
| UNC - Standard Tuition24-credit CLD endorsement | $16,680 + feesTuition; course fees may apply |
*Published costs from each provider's website. Costs change; confirm with each provider.
Why MTI
- Only $3,160 total ($395 per course)
- Pay as you go, with monthly payment options at checkout
- No application, textbook, technology or library fees
- Courses developed and taught by practicing educators
Designed for Busy Colorado Teachers
- No required log-in times
- No scheduled class meetings
- No commuting
- No weekly assignment deadlines
- Take courses in any order, no prerequisites
- Take multiple courses at the same time
You have one full year to finish each course, but you can finish one in a weekend, a week or a few months. You decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you offer a Colorado CLD endorsement for only $3,160?
MTI partners with Colorado State University Pueblo and keeps overhead low. You pay $395 per course for 8 courses (24 graduate credits), with no application, textbook, technology or library fees.
Is the program aligned to Colorado Department of Education requirements?
Yes. The 24 semester hours (8 graduate courses) cover the content categories set by the Colorado Department of Education. Graduate credit is issued by CSU Pueblo, a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) regionally accredited university. Each course must be completed with a B- or higher.
How long does the program take?
It's up to you. You have one full year to complete each course from the date you register, and you can take more than one course at a time. You can finish a course in a weekend, a week or a few months.
Do I need to attend classes in person or log in at set times?
No. All courses are self-paced distance courses. There are no class meetings, log-in times or weekly deadlines.
Do I have to pay for the whole program upfront?
No. You pay for one course at a time, $395 each, as you are ready. Monthly payment options are available at checkout.
Can I start any time?
Yes. Begin when you are ready and take the courses in any order. There are no prerequisites.
In Partnership with
Colorado State University Pueblo
Midwest Teachers Institute has partnered with CSU Pueblo, a regionally accredited university, so licensed Colorado educators can complete CLD coursework through MTI and earn graduate credit issued by CSU Pueblo.
Join 124 Colorado teachers