Decide if Teaching is For You

Becoming a teacher is a big commitment.  Here are some things you should understand when making your decision:

• Are there programs to help you get a California teaching credential and be successful as a new teacher? Yes!

• Looking for a stable retirement? CalSTRS is it.

• Exciting Things Are Happening...! Our TEACH California partners are doing many excitnig things in the world of teaching. Learn about them here.

• Learn the characteristics common to the most effective teachers. Complete exercises designed to give you a better understanding of teaching, and whether teaching is a good career match for you.

• What do California's Distinguished Teachers say about teaching?

  Read helpful advice and insightful comments from award-winning teachers. What advice do they give to people considering a career in teaching? What's the best thing about teaching?

• What are the Types of Teaching?

  Access information and videos outlining the three types of California teaching credentials.

• What are the High-Need Subject Areas?

  Find out about teacher shortages and high demand subjects areas.

• What Incentives and Financial Aid Resources are available?

  Locate various sources of financial aid.

• How can you Find a California Teaching Job?

  Explore resources for finding teaching jobs and suggestions for creating strong professional marketability.

• Check out these "hot topics" in education, which will give you some ideas about innovative efforts that are happening in education today.
• Learn about grants that help classified staff become teachers!