STEP UP and Teach provides guidance and support to LAUSD paraeducators who desire to become teachers.  Any District paraprofessional in a job class within Unit B or Unit F may apply for the STEP UP and Teach program

 

STEP UP and Teach provides:

               A) Mentoring in regards to academic pathways, credential requirements and teacher preparation programs

               B) Financial assistance up to $8,000 annually for education and credentialing expenses

                    i) Partial Tuition Reimbursement -- $300/unit for grade of B- or better at 4-year college/university

                    ii) Textbook reimbursement

                    iii) Other required university fees and expenses

                    iii) Credential Testing (e.g. CBEST, CSET and RICA) fees and test preparation vouchers and/or reimbursements

                    iv.) Other credentialing expenses, including livescan and foreign transcript evaluations

                    v.) Technology allowance up to $500 annually (Justification required)

              C) Professional Development opportunities 

 

• Special Education (SPED) -  focuses on District paraprofessionals in Unit B or Unit F who desire to become Special Education Teachers.  Please note:  Early Childhood Special Education, Speech and Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy are no longer included as areas of high need for teachers and will no longer be supported credential goals for new members beginning with the 2019-2020 cohort. 
• Multilingual and Multicultural (MM) - targets bilingual Teacher Assistants, Instructional Aides and Education Aides whose goal it is to obtain a teaching credential with a bilingual authorization.
• Science & Mathematics (STEM) - seeks any District Paraeducator pursuing a credential in Science or Mathematics.

 

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED

STEP UP and Teach applications are accepted on a year round basis.  Please note that ALL steps must be completed in order for an application to be considered complete and be reviewed. Applications are reviewed based on multiple factors including academic performance, principal recommendation, attendance, and goal credential. Completed applications will be reviewed as program availability allows. Eligible applicants will be added to the STEP UP and Teach cohort as space becomes available.

 

To apply for the STEP UP program:  (Be sure to complete BOTH Steps)

Step 1) Complete the online application form

A)  Choose a cohort:

Special Education (SPED) Cohort: teachinla.co/STEPUPAPP 

 

 

Multilingual and Multicultural (MM) Cohort: teachinla.co/STEPUPAPP 

 

 

Science & Math (STEM) Cohort: teachinla.co/STEPUPAPP

 

  B) You may use any email address/Google account to complete the online application; however, your LAUSD email address will be used as the official communication for the program. 

  C) Be sure to review the STEP UP and Teach Policy Guide to assist in the completion of the application.  The policy guide does NOT need to be signed or submitted at this time.

  D) Transcripts – have transcripts ready to upload during the completion of the application.

            1) Upload copies of most recent transcripts during the application process

            2) Transcripts for the STEP UP and Teach application may be unofficial or opened official transcripts

            3) If using foreign transcripts, please include the transcript evaluation, if already completed

 

Step 2) Principal Recommendation

A) Send an email with the STEP UP and Teach Recommendation link to your Principal or Administrative Supervisor: teachinla.co/STEPUPrecommendation  (This URL is case-sensitive.) 

B) Be sure to use their LAUSD email address.

C) Contact the Career Ladder, should your Principal request an alternative designee.