Teacher Institute

Welcome to the Western Teacher Institute! Our program specializes in providing professionally focused courses for educators Pre-K-12. In 2024 we will be expanding our program to include courses throughout the school year (both online and in-person) as well as our 21st annual on-campus Summer Teacher Institute in June (dates announced in September!). The Teacher Institute offers graduate level credits specifically for the continuing education of K-12 teachers. The Institute provides opportunities for educators to enhance content knowledge, share pedagogy and network with other teachers. Additionally in 2024, we are launching the Early Childhood Professional Certificate.

If you are interested in learning more about the Teacher Institute, and the courses offered please check out our website. You can also email teacherinstitute@western.edu to be added to the mailing list for course and registration updates.

Since 2004, The Teacher Institute has offered courses covering a variety of topics including math, science, art, CLD/ELL, foreign language, outdoor education, educational technology, literacy and more in beautiful Gunnison, Colorado at Western Colorado University.  Opportunities include hands-on, individualized activities, instructional enhancements and outdoor classrooms.

Thanks to the Ann Zugelder Endowment fund, credits through the Teacher Institute are offered at a highly discounted rate.  This discount helps to make credits affordable for educators.  All educators who register for courses have an opportunity to receive up to a 40% discount for courses!