Grow Our Own Initiatives

  • College Students
  • All Community Members
  • High School Students
  • Non-degreed Hourly, Paras, Substitutes
  • Degreed Paras & Substitutes
  • Enrolled at SHSU and UHD
  • Enrolled at UH-V

Our Future is You!

  • The purpose of our “Grow Our Own” program is to recruit, select, and develop YOU to become a future CFISD teacher. Our district is committed to YOUR career success. We want to capture your level of experience wherever you are at—whether you are a high school student considering where to attend college, a paraprofessional or substitute working at one of our campuses, or a college graduate seeking to make a career change. We have a place for you!

    View a general comparison of all our Grow Our Own Initiatives. You may click on the links above to learn more about each program. You may also use the tool below to guide you in deciding on which program best fits your needs. Please reach out to us if we can support you on your journey to becoming a CFISD educator!