A teacher pathway program for Newman-Crows Landing Unified’s Beyond the Bell (BTB) program could happen in the near future following its proposal during last Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting.
The pathway, a multi-year sustainability project, will focus on building a sustainable workforce through a seven-year employment block, according to a PowerPoint presentation. The pathway will begin with an Orestimba High sophomore student being hired as a BTB tutor. The student would continue working in the program and is matched with an OHS teacher as a mentor while pursuing their bachelor’s degree and teaching credentials while attending Stanislaus State, Merced College or Modesto Junior College. The plan is to build continuity throughout the program.
“When someone comes in and they’re gone in a year or they’re gone in two years, it’s still goodness, it’s still love,” said Alysonn Cassidy, the director of expanded learning for the district. “But if they know the kids from TK to fifth [grade], the entire time they know that student, that’s beautiful.”…