2025-26 Classified Employee Grant (CEG) Info Session

Your teaching journey starts HERE!

Watch the CEG Info Session recording and learn about how this program supports bachelor’s and credential programs (multiple subject, single subject, PK–3, and education specialist) — Become a Teacher!

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Grow Within Partnership - Classified Employee Grant

Join us for an exciting journey to advance your career! The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Grow Within Partnership is committed to supporting our employees aiming to become teachers. The Classified Employee Grant (CEG) is perfect for both classified and certificated (formerly classified staff) pursuing a preliminary credential in single subject, multiple subject, PK–3 , or education specialist areas. CEG offers up to $4,320.00 per fiscal year for each participant including a living stipend. It's a fantastic opportunity to grow within our workforce and take your first steps towards becoming a skilled educator.

Click on the Grant Application button to apply.

Grant Information

The Classified Employee Grant is a grant opportunity for classified employees and certificated employees (formerly classified with current employer) who would like to pursue a career in teaching.

Watch the CEG Informational Session to learn more.

Program Benefits

The grant program provides up to $4,320 per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) for:

Tuition
Books
Living Stipend
Testing
Other academic support services

Eligibility

To be eligible for this grant, you must:

Work for a partnering school district (click on the School District Partners button to view partnering districts)
Be pursuing a single-subject, multiple-subject, PK–3, or education specialist preliminary teaching credential
Possess a minimum of 60 college units completed or higher

Click the Grant Application button in the side navigation bar to find out more information.

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