Growing future teachers
Through a partnership with East Texas A&M University, Dallas ISD’s Grow Your Own Program encourages and supports district team members who want to earn their bachelor’s degree to become certified teachers, without having to leave their current roles.
Last fall, nine dedicated employees began their journey through ETAM’s Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in organizational leadership with a teacher preparation emphasis—a fully online, flexible pathway designed for working professionals. Participants received:
- a $425 scholarship per term toward tuition
- seven-week Competency-Based Education (CBE) terms, renewable for up to six terms
- transfer credit opportunities (up to 84 credit hours)
- additional financial aid for those who qualify
Led by Kara Campbell, ETAM’s Pride Pathway provides further scholarship support for paraprofessionals, assistants, and other team members who lack a bachelor’s degree the opportunity to become certified Texas teachers.
“Through our partnership, up to 20 Dallas ISD employees may receive scholarships to move closer to becoming certified Texas teachers, and that’s a game-changer for the future of education in Texas,” Campbell said.
Why apply?
- 100% online so participants can learn from anywhere
- Accelerated terms so participants can graduate faster
- Affordable, starting at $1,000 per term (before scholarships)
- Built for working adults who can keep their jobs while earning their degree
Team members who are ready to inspire the next generation of students as classroom teachers can apply today or learn more by contacting: Simeon Oston, Grow Your Own coordinator, at soston@dallasisd.org.
