Historically, education was reserved for the wealthy and privileged to ensure power stayed with the elite. However, times have changed and change has been created by people from all walks of life. The thread weaving the change-makers together?
EDUCATION
The NorCal Teach Up pilot project supports the planning activities to create distance-learning opportunities at the community colleges through teacher credentialing programs in our partnership area. This program specifically addresses the needs of rural communities by offering clearly defined pathways for completion for teachers currently holding a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP). Collectively, we serve and partner with over 130 TK-12 Districts and 14 County Offices of Education in the following counties: Butte, Colusa, Glen, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba.
Education is the most powerful weapon which
you can use to change the world.
- Nelson Mandela
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“As we observe children, we see the vitality of their spirit, the maximum effort put forth in all they do, the intuition, attention and focus they bring to all life’s events, and the sheer joy they experience in living.” —The Child, Society and the World
(Unpublished Speeches and Writing) Maria Montessori
NorCal Teach Up Programs
Online & Hybrid Classes
Student Resources
Student Stipends
Basic Needs Support
Wifi & Local Study Spaces
Credentialing Exam Support
About Us
Project Purpose
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The NorCal Teach Up pilot project supports the planning activities to create distance-learning opportunities at the community colleges through teacher credentialing programs in our partnership area. This program specifically addresses the needs of rural communities by offering clearly defined pathways for completion for teachers currently holding a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP). Collectively, we serve and partner with over 130 TK-12 Districts and 14 County Offices of Education in the following counties: Butte, Colusa, Glen, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba.
Director, NorCal Teach Up
Teacher Credential Partnership Project
Yuba Community College District
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Dean, School of Education
William Jessup University
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Associate Dean for College of
Communication & Education
California State University, Chico
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Deputy Superintendent
Lake County Office of Education
Dr. Deborah Summers
Advisory Committee
Dr. Sonja Lolland, Vice-Chancellor, Education and Planning, YCCD
Kuldeep Kaur, Vice-Chancellor, Administrative Services, YCCD
Devin Crosby, Chief Technology Officer, YCCD
Jason Musselman, Director, YCCD
Jamie Buckner-Bridges, Coordinator for Teach Lake County, LCOE
Cynthia Lenners, Deputy Superintendent, Education Services, LCOE
Elisha Cooley, Credentials Specialist, LCOE
Deni Dillsaver, Program Assistant, Teach Lake County, LCOE
Dr. Deborah Summers, Associate Dean, Chico State University
Dr. Rebecca Justeson, Director, School of Education, Chico State University
Amanda Taylor, Credential Advisor, Chico State University
Cheryl Ordorica, Recruiter, Chico State University
Dr. Nathan Hertzog, Dean, School of Education, William Jessup University
Amy Schutter, Director of Grant Development, Shasta Community College
Terri Hutton, Chair, Education, Child and Family Studies, Butte College
Denice Burbach, ECE Program Coordinator, Yuba College
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Acknowledgements
This project is funded by SB577 Public postsecondary education: California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program. With acknowledgment and sincere appreciation to the efforts of those who worked tirelessly on behalf of our students, teachers, and community.
Lead Author
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Senator Dodd
Co-Authors
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Senator Anderson
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Senator Hill
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Senator McGuire
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Senator Wilks
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Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry
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Assembly Member Gallagher
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Assembly Member Grayson
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Assembly Member Steinorth
Contact Us
Tonya Mack
Director, NorCal Teach Up
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
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Yuba Community College District
EMAIL: tmack@yccd.edu
Strategic Visionaries
Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Chancellor
Educator Preparation and Public School Programs
California State University (CSU)
Office of the Chancellor
Dr. Douglas Houston
Emeritus Chancellor
Yuba Community College District