Become a teacher in California

Make the difference of a lifetime.

Teach.

California needs teachers! This site helps you understand the steps,
make a career plan, provide guidance for finding a program, and finding financial aid!

Six Steps to Become a Teacher!

Learn what it takes to become a teacher!

Make and Follow Your Career Plan

Plan your next steps to becoming a teacher by creating a Career Plan.

Find the Right Teacher Preparation Program

In 3 easy steps, find the right program for you!

Find Financial Aid

How do you plan to pay for your education?

Understand the

Requirements

for becoming a teacher in California.

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News

Meet our Partner: Rex & Margaret Fortune School of Education

What they do: Provide District Intern Credential Programs (Multiple Subject/ Single Subject/ Education Specialist). Check them out!

Want to teach science? Learn how to prepare to be a science teacher, about the various teaching options, and about financial aid.

Visit our Teach Science section and learn more about strong job prospects in California.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

Check out our Virtual Advisor and F.A.Q. pages!