Supportive communities, tailored teaching programs, financial aid, and more. Teaching is more than a profession—teachers shape lives.
A diverse teaching workforce can help change the country's narratives around race and culture and improve education for all students—especially students of color. If you're thinking about becoming a teacher, check out these resources for future Indigenous educators.
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In communities, we learn, grow and find support. Whether you're a high school student or already on your way to teaching, there are several communities and organizations that provide support to Indigenous educators and students in Colorado.
Learn how the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Fort Lewis College are collaborating on Indigenous language preservation. Through their joint program, you can get certified as a Ute language instructor for both reservation and K–12 schools.
Colorado is home to several diverse colleges and universities, specialty teaching programs, and a large community college system with seamless transfer opportunities for future teachers. Explore some of your many options.
Get the financial support you need to become a teacher. No matter your pathway to teaching, there are plenty of funding opportunities in Colorado that you may be eligible for.
We are in this together and we know we’ll need to grow and evolve to do this work. If you know of a resource we should include or want to request our Indigenous resources collection—or have any other feedback, drop us a line. We will read your feedback.
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