Partnerships
Higher Education Partnerships
Garfield County School Of Innovation is building meaningful partnerships with colleges and universities to expand opportunity for every student — creating direct pathways from our K–14 campus to higher education credentials, dual credit, and career-ready degrees.
College Access Starts in K–12
One of Garfield County School Of Innovation's defining features is our K–14 model — a school designed to carry students from kindergarten through the equivalent of an associate degree. Higher education partnerships are the engine that will make this possible, giving students access to college-level coursework, campus experiences, and transferable credits before they ever graduate high school.
We are actively building partnerships with community colleges, four-year universities, and technical institutes that share our commitment to inclusive, career-connected education. These relationships will benefit students, families, and the broader Garfield County community.
Featured Partnership Being Built
Our Closest College Partner
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, Rifle & Carbondale, CO — Local Campuses
CMC works with all public high schools in its tax district. Upon approval of the charter, GCSI intends to formalize a partnership with Colorado Mountain College for concurrent enrollment and career & technical education opportunities.
Aligned CTE Pathways
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Liberal Arts Transfer
- Workforce Development
- Outdoor Education
Additional Higher Education Partners
Garfield County School Of Innovation is actively building formal Partnership Agreements with each of the following institutions.
Aviation Technology Partnership
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Rangely & Craig, CO — Aviation Program Partner
CNCC has been teaching people to fly for over 50 years. GCSI's Aviation CTE pathway is built in partnership with CNCC's nationally recognized Aviation Technology Flight program — giving Western Slope students access to FAA Part 141 certified training, concurrent enrollment credits, and a direct pathway to an AAS in Aviation Technology.
What Higher Education Partnerships Provide
Concurrent Enrollment
Students will earn college credit while still in high school through formal concurrent enrollment agreements with partner institutions — reducing the time and cost of a degree.
Dual Credit Pathways
Garfield County School Of Innovation courses aligned to college curricula will allow students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously, accelerating their academic journey.
Campus Experiences
Partner colleges will host Garfield County School Of Innovation students for campus visits, lab access, mentorship programs, and industry tours that make higher education feel attainable and real.
Faculty Collaboration
College faculty will collaborate with Garfield County School Of Innovation instructors to align curriculum, co-teach advanced courses, and ensure our students are prepared for post-secondary success.
Articulation Agreements
Formal articulation agreements with partner institutions will ensure that credits earned at Garfield County School Of Innovation transfer seamlessly, giving students a clear and recognized path forward.
Scholarship Pipelines
Partner institutions will work with Garfield County School Of Innovation to identify scholarship and financial aid opportunities specifically for our graduates, reducing barriers to college completion.
Become a Higher Education Partner
Garfield County School Of Innovation welcomes conversations with colleges, universities, and technical institutes interested in building a formal partnership. Whether you are exploring concurrent enrollment agreements, curriculum alignment, or campus access programs, we would love to connect.
Partnership opportunities include
- Concurrent enrollment agreements
- Dual credit course alignment
- Articulation and transfer agreements
- Campus visit and mentorship programs
- Faculty collaboration and co-teaching
- Scholarship and financial aid pipelines
Let's Build a Partnership
Reach out to our Executive Director to start a conversation about how your institution can partner with Garfield County School Of Innovation to expand opportunity for students in Garfield County.
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