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Teach Special Education!

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Become a Teacher!

Make your career plan.

Looking for a teaching job?

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Seeking financial aid?

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Prepare to teach special education!

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California needs dedicated teachers—start your journey, find programs, and explore financial aid!

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Learn what it takes to become a teacher!

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Make and Follow Your Career Plan

Plan your next steps to becoming a teacher by creating a Career Plan.

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Find the Right Teacher Preparation Program

In 3 easy steps, find the right program for you!

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How do you plan to pay for your education?

Understand the
Requirements

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Are you a former CA teacher, thinking about returning to the classroom? Make a plan!

Visit this section to learn how to get back into the classroom even if your credential has expired.

College Resources

An important part of getting your teaching credentials is selecting a college. The CDE website has helpful information about California's college system.

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