Texas Center for Grow Your Own

Building on the expertise and experience of NCGYO, the Texas Center for Grow Your Own is expanding services to provide tailored support specifically for Texas school districts. 

Find out more below!

Our Services

  • Human Capital Strategic Planning

    Our Human Capital Strategic Planning Service is designed to support organizations in building a high-performing workforce that meets current and future needs. This comprehensive service includes:

    Comprehensive Needs Assessment

    Root Cause Analysis

    Strategy Development

    Identification of Success Metrics

    Governance Structures

    This service equips organizations with the tools and insights needed to align human capital strategies with their mission, ensuring they attract and retain high-quality talent that drives improved outcomes.

  • Talent Pipelines

    Our Talent Pipeline Development Service empowers organizations to build sustainable pathways for recruiting and retaining high-quality educators and staff, tailored to meet local needs. This service includes:

    Grow Your Own Initiatives

    Pipeline Strategy Design

    Partnership Building

    Access Focus

    Program Sustainability

    Through this service, organizations can develop talent pipelines that not only address immediate staffing challenges but also create a lasting impact on the quality of the education workforce.

  • Innovative Practices

    Our Workforce Development Innovative Practices services offer a holistic approach to addressing educator staffing and development needs, providing expertise and support in key areas to build a robust, high-quality system. These services include:

    Become your own Alternative Certification Provider

    Access Labor Dollars via US Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Support

    Strategic Staffing

    Mentor Programming

    Grant Writing and Resource Development

    These integrated services empower organizations to navigate complex processes, enhance workforce quality, and secure the resources needed to build sustainable, impactful talent pipelines.

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What Texas districts are saying?

  • Jessie Garcia - Interim Chief of Human Capital Management, Midland ISD

    “In Midland ISD, we recognize the critical role of quality teacher preparation in retaining and developing educators. With 80% of our teachers being local natives, we are committed to "growing our own" by cultivating talent within our community. To address challenges in pedagogy and retention, we provide robust training and hands-on experiences for teacher candidates, including apprenticeships. We also prioritize building quality teacher pipelines by partnering with universities, community colleges, and high school educator preparation programs to recruit and develop the next generation of teachers, ensuring collaboration is at the heart of our efforts.”

  • Marcia Herrera, Chief Human Resources Officer, Aldine ISD

    "Investing in effective Human Capital strategies is essential to building a strong foundation for our schools. By prioritizing the recruitment, development, and retention of talented educators, we not only strengthen our workforce but also ensure that every student has access to high-quality instruction. These strategies allow us to create pathways for aspiring teachers, support current educators, and build sustainable systems that directly impact student success."

  • Debbie Bynum, Director of Odessa Pathway to Teaching, Ector County ISD

    "Ector County ISD's Odessa Pathway to Teaching is a district-run alternative certification program that ensures high-quality preparation while keeping candidate costs low.

    Our teachers are ready to lead their classrooms from day one and continue refining their craft through their internship year and beyond."

Connect with us!

Ashley Osborne, Executive Director, Texas Center for Grow Your Own