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The TEACH Columbia Gorge GYO is a grant program that supports the 10 school districts in Sherman, Wheeler, Gilliam, Wasco, and Hood River counties. This grant works with schools districts and colleges & universities to develop pathways that support educators on restricted and emergency licenses, classified staff, and community members in obtaining teaching licensure and/or endorsements.

TEACH Columbia Gorge
Grow Your Own

Who is eligible for GYO funding?

Anyone currently employed and/or connected to a school and/or school district in Sherman, Wheeler, Gilliam, Wasco, and Hood River counties. This grant supports school districts in rural communities to fill high need positions.

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​We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, multilingual, LGBTQIA2S+, rural educators, and other individuals from underrepresented communities to complete the interest form.

What supports are offered through GYO?

  • Tuition support (scholarships, tuition reimbursement and/or stipends)

  • Staff to coach enrollees with applying to teacher preparation programs, practicums, and financial aid

  • Professional learning opportunities and connection events for licensure candidates, new educators, and mentors*

  • Mentoring and job-embedded support for the first years of teaching*

  • EdTPA and licensure test prep support

*Supports continue following completion of degree, licensure, and/or endorsement

Get Started with GYO!

Interested in enrolling in the GYO program? You may schedule a virtual meeting with Meagan Schorr - our GYO Coordinator!

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Click the button below!​

Or! You may fill out the interest form and we will be in touch.

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Click the interest form button below.

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