Because all Students Deserve Teachers of Color

Building a Community for the Next Generation of Teachers

300 Students participating in the program, empowered to become teachers
175+ Teacher mentors representing 52+ school districts
1200+ Members in the Teacher Mentoring Network across LA

Community Partnerships for Teacher Pipeline

Community Partnerships for Teacher Pipeline (CPTP) is an initiative to build a community-based teacher pipeline that strengthens the teaching profession by increasing the number of teachers of color, funded by the federal Supporting Effective Educators Development (SEED) grant. The project is a partnership among Rio Hondo College, El Camino College, Cerritos College and Center for Collaborative Education (CCE) to serve 300 community college students who are exploring teaching as a career path in STEM Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, inclusive of all grade levels and subjects.

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What

CPTP 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.

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Why

Research shows that having a same-race teacher significantly improves student outcomes and reduces disparities between students of color and white students. CPTP is building a diverse teaching workforce that is representative of student demographics in our communities.

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How

CPTP 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.

Become a CPTP Student

CPTP is open to all majors! Participants will:

  • Receive guidance and inspiration from a teacher mentor, a success coach, and a community of peers and teachers
  • Explore Pre-K through Community College teaching, STEM Education, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education through workshops and classroom observation
  • Participate in social justice and equity learning opportunities
  • Receive a stipend
Apply Here

Become a CPTP Mentor

If you are a teacher passionate about giving back to your community and looking to take on a leadership role, we want to hear from you! CPTP seeks teacher mentors to help guide the next generation of Teachers of Color. Teacher mentors will:

  • Mentor 1 or 2 future teachers
  • Receive ongoing professional development
  • Access the Teacher Mentoring Network -- a hub for support, collaboration, and community building
  • Receive a stipend
Apply Here

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