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Education and Training Pathway

Colorado Career Cluster: Hospitality, Human Services, and Education

Family and Consumer Science courses in Education and Training are offered at Loveland High School, Mountain View High School, and Thompson Valley High School.

Students who take Family and Consumer Sciences courses may join Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

Recommended High School Course Sequence

Grades 9 and 10

  • Child and Adolescent Development (8125) (LHS, MVHS, TVHS)
  • Education Exploration (8011) (LHS)
  • Early Childhood Education 101 (8012) (LHS, TVHS)
  • Early Childhood Education 102 (8013) (TVHS)
    • Dual college credit may be available; see counselor for details

Grade 11 or 12

Teacher Cadet - District-wide Pathway Program at Loveland High School - open to all TSD high school junior and senior students. Double blocked class that takes place in the morning. Mondays are asynchronous.

  • Semester 1 - Teacher Cadet 1 (8014, 8015)
    • Classroom learning and observation in elementary/middle schools
  • Semester 2 - Teacher Cadet 2 (8016, 8017)
    • Internship in elementary or middle school under guidance of high school teacher
Teacher Cadet Program Information
  • This program is offered at Loveland High School and is open to juniors and seniors from all TSD high schools
  • College credit opportunity is available for qualifying students articulating to one of the following schools: CCU, CSU, CSU Pueblo, CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, UNC, Western Colorado University, and the Colorado Community College System
  • Students have the opportunity to earn multiple certifications
  • Students must provide their own transportation to and from Loveland High School.
  • Application form required including teacher recommendation.

Grade 12 Option

Classroom Aide Internship - (5086 - Pathfinder Internship HHSE) - semester or year-long internship in an elementary or middle school classroom, working under the supervision of a certified teacher to support students in a general education setting, assisting with instruction, classroom routines, preparing learning materials, and contributing to a positive and productive learning environment. 

  • Paid Internship - $15/hour
  • Interns earn .5 elective credits for each class period they are scheduled for internship
  • Open to Seniors who have successfully completed Teacher Cadet 1 and 2
  • Must have at least 2 open class periods and reliable transporation to worksite
  • Students work directly with WBL Specialist for placement, check-ins, and required coursework in Google Classroom

Years 5 and 6 (after high school)

Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) 2-year concurrent college program. Students must successfully complete one college course (tuition paid by TSD) on the TREP menu while in high school in order to qualify to apply for the TREP program.