Education & Training Pathway

The primary goal of the educator pathway is to encourage high school students with an interest to learn more about teaching or counseling as a career. The pathway seeks to provide high school students with insight into the nature of teaching and provide hands-on experience in a classroom setting.

In-Demand Careers

Special Education Teacher -$$

Postsecondary Instructor - $$

Teaching Assistant - $

Instructional Coordinators - $$$

Early Childhood Educator - $

School Counselors - $$

School Social Worker - $$

School Administrator - $$$

Salary ranges based on Larimer County Workforce data:     ($) $25k-$49k       ($$) $50k-$74k       ($$$) $75k-$99k       ($$$$) $100k +

Suggested Course Sequence

Students can view courses in this pathway, descriptions, and school availibility below.  Login to Xello for an interactive course planner tool or use the downloadable sample pathway plan as an optional additional resource.

Downloadable 4-Year Sample Pathway Plan

Level 1 Courses

EDUCATION EXPLORATION (4019)

5 Elective Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Course Description & Outline

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (4310)

5 Elective Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PCA, PHS, RMHS, TMHS, WMHS

Course Description & Outline

TEEN CHOICES (4041) (

5 Wellness Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, WMHS

Course Description & Outline

Level 2 Courses

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (7290)

5 Elective Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PCA, RMHS

Course Description & Outline

TEACHER CADET 1 A/B (4023S1/S2)

9707CEFRHS - FRCC Intro to Education (EDU 2211 - 3 credits) 7061CEFRHS - FRCC Practicum I (EDU 1088 - 1 credit)

  • Industry Certification Opportunity
  • College Credit Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS

Course Description & Outline

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1/2 day career pathway program open to all PSD high school students.  Transportation is provided from all home high schools. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) PATHWAY

ECE 1:

  • FRCC Introduction to Early Childhood Education
    • 5 Language Arts credits
    • 3 Front Range Community College credits
  • FRCC Guidance Strategies for Young Children
    • 5 elective credits
    • 3 Front Range Community College credits
  • Work-Based Learning: Education (5 elective credits)

ECE 2:

  • FRCC ECE Child Growth & Development
    • 5 elective credits
    • 3 Front Range Community College credits
  • FRCC ECE Curriculum Development: Methods/Techniques
    • 5 elective credits
    • 3 Front Range Community College credits
  • Work-based Learning: Education (5 elective credits)

 

Pathway Information

Level 4 Courses

WORK-BASED LEARNING: EDUCATION (4034)

Variable Elective Credits

  • Capstone Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS

Course Description
The Work-based Learning (WBL) experience allows for the application of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that are delivered through the coursework of the Program of Study (POS). Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future careers and post-secondary education. (Variable elective credits)

TEACHER CADET II A/B (4029S1/S2)

7684CEFRHS - FRCC Exploration of Teaching (EDU 2201 - 2 credits) 9708CEFRHS - FRCC Practicum II (EDU 2088 - 2 credits)

  • College Credit Opportunity
  • Capstone Opportunity

Offered at: RMHS

Course Description
This course is designed to provide additional field experience for those students who have completed the Teacher Cadet course. For students who know they want to enter the education profession, this field experience will enhance their experience and understanding of classroom instruction and the challenges facing education today. Field time will include field contact hours working with a mentor plus seminar time at the home high school. Field experience placement will consist of two sites, a different site each semester, to provide a variety of experiences. These will be documented in a culminating portfolio.

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NTHs

Students that complete 4 courses in a pathway & have a 3.0 GPA are eliglible for NTHS

PSD Education & Training Teachers

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Futures Lab

Mandy Johnson 

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Fossil Ridge High School

Jennifer Stewart 

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Fort Collins High School

Kim Schutt 

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Poudre High School 

Jessica Thomas 

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Timnath Middle High School 

Marci Kincaid 

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Wellington Middle High School 

Kerny Hanson

Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain High School 

Aaron Knobloch 

Kelcey Blaho 

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