Bayfield School District

Grant Period: 2026–2029
Dylan Connell, Superintendent
Tawnya Thayer, Work Based Learning Coordinator, Bayfield High School

Focus: Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Bayfield High School’s three-year vision is to transform Career and Technical Education so every student graduates prepared for college, career, or military service. The district will strengthen four pathways, Health Sciences, Construction Trades, Agriculture, and Business & Marketing into a regional model serving Bayfield, Ignacio, and surrounding communities. Through partnerships with Ignacio High School and the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative, students will gain access to industry-grade equipment, certifications, and work-based learning rarely available in rural settings. This initiative increases engagement, improves attendance and readiness, and builds a sustainable, homegrown workforce pipeline for Southwest Colorado.

CTE in Action