Grow Your Own

Grow Your Own (GYO) programs are partnerships between local school districts and educator preparation providers that offer students innovative, cost-effective pathways toward a teaching credential, while earning a wage and local employment in a teaching position. These programs aim to address local teacher shortages and create a stronger educator talent pipeline. Programs are designed to 1) address cost barriers for prospective educators, 2) ensure the educator workforce represents the local community, 3) and improve the quality of teacher training.