Colorado Rural Education Collaborative

Dreaming of a fulfilling career in a vibrant rural community? 🌄

The Colorado Rural Education Collaborative (CREC) Job Board is your gateway to incredible opportunities in rural schools across Colorado!

Discover diverse positions – from teachers and administrators to support staff – where you can make a real, lasting impact starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Find your perfect rural fit today!

➡️ Explore open positions: https://ow.ly/tEmC50WhO0U

What a convening! Thank you to the incredible rural education leaders who joined us in Salida for the CREC Summer Convening 2025, and a special thank you to Susana Cordova and the Colorado Department of Education for attending and sending a strong message of support for rural education.

Together, we tackled big questions:
❓How can we better recruit and retain rural educators?
❓What does responsible AI use look like in the classroom?
❓How do we ensure fair accountability and finance systems for rural districts?
❓What’s next for housing, coaching, SPED staffing, and CTE access?

We’re carrying your insights into action this summer!

Stay tuned for updates, and let’s keep building a stronger future for rural Colorado.

A warm welcome to Limon School District RE-4J as the newest member of the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative! ⛰️

We are excited about the unique rural perspective you will bring and know it will be a valuable asset to all members of the Collaborative.

It's always a great day to be a Badger!

Learn more about membership and how the CREC can support your school: https://ow.ly/82YI50VWP4X

We are excited to welcome Arickaree School District R-2 as the newest member of the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative! ⛰️

Your unique rural perspective will be a valuable asset to the Collaborative.

Learn more about membership and how the CREC can support your school: coruraledcollab.org/our-work

🚨FINAL CALL! 🚨

The deadline to register for the CREC Convening is quickly approaching!

Still on the fence about whether or not you should go? Here are a few reasons why you should be there:

✅ Learn how superintendents can take advantage of current policy shifts
✅ Explore how rural leaders can respond to statewide shifts in real time
✅ Proactively respond to this evolving landscape, both in your region and statewide

If you’re a superintendent looking to shape what’s next—not just react to it—this session is for you.

And don’t forget, all 89 CREC member districts get to attend for FREE.

That means your registration covers:
😌 Comfy hotel accommodations on Monday night
🍽️ Meals and networking reception
📚 A packed agenda of meaningful, rural-focused sessions
✨ Direct access to top decision-makers, including the Commissioner of Education

CREC membership is a great option to be able to attend the convening for free, but non-members are also welcome to participate!

Space is limited, and your voice matters. RSVP today ➡️
https://ow.ly/WJ0750VUfSs

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1 Day Left! 🚨

RSVP today to save your spot at the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative Summer Convening on June 2-3, 2025 at the SteamPlant Event Center in Salida, CO. 🌟

One lucky early bird registrant will be awarded a Salida dining experience and adventure package!

RSVP to join us today!
🔗 https://ow.ly/PNB550VgWf1

Looking for a career in education? Don't miss these career opportunities in rural Colorado!

It’s that time of year — dozens of new openings are posted every week!

See new opportunities by visiting the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative Job Board at:
https://coruraledcollab.org/job-board

🎉 Calling all rural school advocates and leaders! 🎉

Don't miss the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative (CREC) Summer Convening on June 2-3 at the SteamPlant Event Center in Salida, CO!

CREC members enjoy FREE registration which includes a Monday night reception, hotel accommodations, and breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, along with thought-provoking sessions on issues that impact student learning across rural Colorado.

REGISTER BY APRIL 1ST for a chance to win a local Salida dining and adventure package! 🍜😋💦🛶

Join us in celebrating the 10 years of impact the CREC has had on rural education and shape the next decade of investment in rural education together.

Register now: https://ow.ly/mYvb50VcUXY

🌟 Join us at the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative Summer Convening on June 2-3, 2025, at the SteamPlant Event Center in Salida, CO! 🌟

Early bird registration is now open!

REGISTER BY APRIL 1ST for a chance to win a local Salida dining and adventure package! 🍜😋💦🛶

Don't miss this chance to connect with other leaders across the state and help shape the future of rural education in Colorado!

Register now: https://ow.ly/SLzN50V8G3t

🎉 10 Years of Growth & Impact! 🎉

In 2016, the Colorado Rural Education Collaborative was just a year into its existence, partnering with 30 school districts, serving 12,000 students and 987 teachers.

Fast forward to today, and we've grown to 87 school districts, supporting 65,718 students and 4,905 teachers across rural Colorado! 🚀

Over the past decade, we've secured over $43 million in funding to strengthen rural education through initiatives in teacher recruitment and retention, STEM, college & career readiness, social and emotional learning, and more.

📊 Our latest Progress Report highlights this incredible journey and the work ahead. Download it here: https://ow.ly/n5T450V9SXe

💬 What progress have you seen in rural education over the past 10 years? Share your thoughts in the comments!

👩‍🏫🤝👨‍🏫 Ready to build stronger teacher-paraprofessional partnerships that boost student success?

Join us TODAY for an interactive webinar and discover strategies that make collaboration seamless and effective.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Best practices for co-planning
✅ How to monitor student progress effectively
✅ Tips for leveraging MTSS in your classroom
✅ Engaging parents as partners in learning

📅 Save your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuGurz0pHNCa_KP_i9vrNKD2Sk6XRba2

Teamwork makes the dream work! 🙌

Grow your teaching career in rural Colorado!

The Colorado Rural Education Collaborative (CREC) job board connects educators with exciting opportunities in thriving rural communities. 💫

Find the next step in your career today!
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