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

Are you pondering if teaching is the right career for you?

Check out our “Decide if Teaching is For You” page! There you will find answers to many questions you may be considering.

The best thing about teaching: “It’s those "aha moments!"

Visit our Distinguished Teacher's page and learn more from Terri Edinburgh,special education teacher at Prairie West Elementary School.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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