Grow Your Own
Our Goal
To recruit and retain an educator force from within our communities that reflects the diversity of our students.
Shane Brown
Program Coordinator
541-266-3905
sbrown@scesd.k12.or.us
We Need
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Candidates that represent the diversity of our students
- Racial
- Ethnic
- Linguistic
- Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- Socio-Economic
- Diverse candidates pursuing a variety of roles in education
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Teachers
- Guidance Counselors
- Special Education
- School-based Mental Health
- Speech-Language Pathology
- >Others
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Wherever you are in your education journey, we can support you
- Recent HS Graduates
- Current College/University Students
- Non-Traditional Students Returning to School
- Current Paraprofessionals
- College Graduates Pursuing Education as a Second Career
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Educators that love the South Coast and want to teach in our communities
GYO Recipients Receive
- Tuition Assistance
- Textbooks, supplies, etc.
- Additional Supports Including:
- Living Expenses
- Child Care
- Technology
- Other needed resources
Mentorship
GYO Participants are paired with education professionals in their community to offer support throughout their licensure process.
Application Process
- Completed Application Packet
- Recommendation Form
- Proof of Enrollment/Acceptance to school
- Completed FAFSA
- Transcripts (if currently enrolled)
