Education Pathway

The Education Cluster prepares students who are interested in a teaching career and working with youth by giving them a variety of real world experiences. Students will gain the skills needed to pursue an Education degree.

What is a Pathway?

At the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, we offer a variety of college and career pathways designed to provide students with a range of opportunities that allow them to explore their interests while gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a chosen field. Our pathways are designed to provide students with a seamless transition to college or the workforce through applicable high school and collegiate-level coursework, work-based learning opportunities, summer institutes, and authentic career experiences. We place a strong emphasis on student choice, allowing them to choose the pathways and opportunities that align with their interests. Each pathway is unique, and was designed in alignment with industry standards in order to prepare students for success in their chosen career.

The Southwest Region Aspires for an Environmental Sector that:

  • Provide valuable experiences to help students explore and answer their own self-generated questions

  • Allow educators who to do what they do best by leveraging a co-teacher model that focuses on the whole educator and their strengths

  • Promote educators as facilitators that have fluidity in area specialties

  • Embed culturally responsive education practices so that all students and staff can thrive

  • Support educators to meet the growing SEL and academic needs of students through the use of innovative and engaging technology.

  • Elevate the perception of the education profession as a viable career

  • Represent our communities and students in our educator workforce

  • Ensure that our educators will be prepared for best practices (theoretically and pedagogically-ready)

Details for each of the Environmental Career & College Pathways:

Early Childhood Education

Pathway Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources pathway in Southwest Colorado encompasses a diverse range of activities, from high desert ranch lands to high elevation greenhouses. Students in this pathway will gain knowledge and skills related to sustainable agriculture practices, resource management, and food production/distribution.

Careers: Agricultural Technician, Conservation Scientist, Farm Manager, Horticulturist, Range Manager, Soil and Water Conservationist

Teacher Preparation

Pathway Summary: Water quality and availability are of paramount importance in Southwest Colorado, as the Animas, San Juan, Los Pinos, and Dolores rivers serve as vital water sources for agriculture and recreation. This pathway focuses on understanding and managing water resources, monitoring water quality, and implementing conservation strategies.

Careers: Environmental Scientist, Water Quality Technician, Hydrologist, Water Resource Engineer, Environmental Consultant.

Upcoming Opportunities

Work Based Learning

Check out our Events Calendar for work based learning opportunities such as job shadows, consulting projects, and internships.

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