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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Do you want to teach science? Get familiar with the requirements!

While fulfilling the credential requirements, prospective high school science teachers will need to demonstrate knowledge of the content and the methods of teaching. Learn more!

Invest in your future -- and theirs!

Special education services consist of adapting instruction to meet the unique needs of students that cannot be met by modifying the regular instructional program. Learn more!

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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