Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway (GYOTP)
Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway (GYOTP) Program
We’re recruiting mentors and student participants!
The STEM-CTE Teach Program is thrilled to be part of a new grant focused on teacher preparation. The Grow Your Own Teacher Pathway (GYOTP) is an initiative funded by the US Dept. of Education Teacher Quality Partnerships (TQP) grant to build a community-based teacher pipeline that strengthens the teaching profession by increasing the number of Teachers of Color. The program connects future teachers in Greater Los Angeles to enhanced advisory mentors while providing career development activities. Another component of this program is the GYOTP Community Mentoring Network (CMN), which serves as a hub of professional learning communities for teacher support, collaboration, and community building in the region.
What
GYOTP builds a robust community-based teacher pipeline that strengthens the teaching profession by increasing the number of Teachers of Color from the local community to become teachers in local schools.
Why
Research shows that having a same-race teacher significantly improves student outcomes and reduces disparities between students of color and white students. GYOTP is building a diverse teaching workforce that is representative of student demographics in our communities.
How
GYOTP identifies, recruits, trains and supports prospective teachers through an enhanced advisory mentoring and career development model within historically under-resourced schools and communities. The program focuses on the high-need areas of Special Education, STEM Education, and Early Childhood Education.
GYOTP Mission
- Increase number of Teachers of Color
- Foster relationships, support, academic success, wellness, and career development for community college students
- Provide comprehensive mentorship
- Build a community-based teacher pipeline
GYOTP Design
GYOTP is designed to increase equity and opportunity in schools and communities. The model focuses on these key points:
- Engage community
- Build voice and ownership
- Strength-based approach
- Leadership development