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Six Steps to Becoming a Teacher

• Decide if Teaching is For You

  • Would you make an effective teacher?
  • What are the Types of Teaching?
  • What are the High-Need Subject Areas?
  • Are there Incentives and Financial Aid available?
  • Can I Find a California Teaching Job?

• Understand the Requirements

  • Elementary (multiple subject) credential requirements
  • Secondary/middle (single subject) credential requirements
  • Special education (education specialist) credential requirements
  • Career-Technical Education (Vocational Education)
  • Have prior teaching experience

• Make and Follow Your Plan

  • Register or Sign In to your Personal Career Plan
  • High School Student?
  • College Student?
  • Have a Bachelor's Degree?
  • Changing Careers?
  • Licensed to Teach by Another State?
  • Licensed to Teach by Another Country?
  • Former California Teacher?
  • Paraeducator?

• Find the Right Preparation Program

• Find Financial Aid

  • What are the types of financial aid?
  • Who qualifies for financial aid?
  • What is the application process?
  • What are the sources of financial aid?
  • What's available if you are from another state?

• Find a Teaching Job

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• Young Person

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