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Teach Lake County Celebrates Seventh Cohort Graduation, Expanding Access for Rural Educators

11 June 2026 06:45

Teach Lake County (TLC) celebrated the graduation of its seventh cohort, the first to complete the program entirely online. The 19 graduates come from Humboldt, Shasta, Tehama, Lake, and Mendocino counties, each earning a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

- The program launched in 2017 to address the teacher shortage in rural areas. - Nearly 90 educators have graduated from TLC since its inception.

- The program is fully approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. - TLC emphasizes trauma-informed practices in all coursework.

This achievement highlights TLC's commitment to expanding access for aspiring educators in remote and underserved communities across California.

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