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

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Six Steps to Become a Teacher!

Learn what it takes to become a teacher!

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Make and Follow Your Career Plan

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

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Find the Right Teacher Preparation Program

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

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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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RICA Written Examination - Now 3 Separate Subtests

As of July 26, 2021, candidates can take the RICA Written Examination as three separate subtests. Learn more about the new RICA test design.

Did you know that there are various credential options, such as intern programs? Learn about it!

Visit our Secondary Credential Requirements page to learn more about our intern program as an alternative path to a preliminary credential. You can simultaneously work and get a teaching credential.

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