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Examine the Soil

Understand Context and Needs

Successful implementation of any grow your own program starts with a deep analysis of your current state.

Strategic program development is essential. Aligning the work with the district vision for educator workforce development, the strength of the current workforce and student/educator outcomes is helpful.

Take Action

Steps 1-3 of the GYO Starter Kit and the REL Readiness Brief (Coming Soon!) will be helpful to you in this phase!

Explore the GYO Starter Kit

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Access & Opportunity Check

Whose voices are informing the needs assessment (students, families, paraprofessionals, community members, tribal communities, multilingual families)?

Are educator workforce data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, language, disability status, gender, and geography?

What systemic barriers prevent local residents from entering teaching?

Are we identifying community assets as well as challenges?

Are historically marginalized communities represented in decision-making?

Questions?

Need a thought partner? Contact the Educator Career Navigation Team!