Interested in a career in teaching? Join this free event!
The University of Northern Colorado invites you and your teachers to the tenth annual UNC Future Teacher Conference on February 6, 2026. This FREE conference offers a day of informative activities designed to help you learn just what it takes to become an educator.
Teaching is in our DNA! Founded as a Normal School in 1889, the University of Northern Colorado has produced thousands of graduates who have gone on to have successful careers in education. We are excited to host hundreds of students who share a similar passion for teaching and will shape the next generation of K-12 students.
Presentations and workshops will include information and perspectives from current pre-service teachers, early career teachers, veteran educators and UNC faculty and administration. The program includes information for students interested in:
- Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Rural Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- K-12 Technology Education
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Secondary Education: Social Studies, English, Science, and Family and Consumer Sciences
- Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
- Art Education
- Music Education
- A special session for your parents too!
Are you a high school or community college student interested in a career in teaching?
Contact us at teacher.education@unco.edu.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of teaching.
Conference Announcements:
Keynote Speaker Announced!
Steve Spangler is a teacher, author, and business leader who loves science. TIME Magazine once named him one of the “most influential people of the year” because he works hard to inspire kids to become future scientists and engineers. He has been on TV more than 2,100 times and has won several Emmy awards. Steve was also a regular guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where Ellen called him “America’s Science Teacher.
Scholarship Opportunities
UNC is excited to offer $1,000 scholarships to three Future Teacher Conference attendees who will enroll at UNC in the fall of 2026. Come to the Future Teacher Conference Feb. 6, 2026 for a chance to receive a scholarship*
*You must be present at the Future Teacher Conference on Feb. 6, 2026 to win. Students selected must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate teacher licensure program for Fall 2026 on the Greeley Campus to receive the scholarship
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis talks about the history of UNC’s Future Teacher Conference.
Hear from Polis as he speaks about the importance of teacher education in Colorado, and the Future Teacher Conference.
Future Teacher Conference Through the Years:
Why Attend UNC? Teaching is in our DNA
The University of Northern Colorado has been preparing aspiring
educators for the classroom for over one-hundred years.
The Professors
Our experienced professors are passionate educators who are invested in preparing the next generation of leaders and teachers for the classroom.
Small Class Sizes
Our small class sizes and 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio provide opportunities and resources for students to succeed in in their academic pursuits.
Hands-On Experience
Our classroom observation and student-teaching programs provide applied classroom experience, preparing students for the real-world.
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Testimonials
Hear from our former attendees about their experiences at the Future Teacher Conference!
