Consider Your Special Educator Teaching Options

Consider your options to be a special educator in the public schools based on your situation, education, and experience.

• Teach while earning your credential at the same time in an approved Intern program. Explore your options and get tips at Find the Right Preparation Program.
• Consider your options: substitute teaching, paraeducator and others. Visit How Can You Find Out What Teaching is Really Like? for ideas on exploring possibilities and gaining valuable classroom experience.

Expand your options! Consider adding another authorization or credential if you already possess a valid preliminary California teaching credential.