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

Would you like being a teacher? Take it on a test drive by substitute teaching!

How Can You Find Out What Teaching Is Really Like?

Sometimes you have to actually try doing something to find out if you like it.

Learn more!

5 Ways to Inspire a Love for Learning in Students

In the ever-evolving quest to find the best way to teach elementary-age students the core skills they need, one factor remains consistent: students learn best when they’re motivated.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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