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Teach Special Education!

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Teach Special Education!

Invest in your future – and theirs.

Become a Teacher!

Make your career plan.

Looking for a teaching job?

Learn how to find one!

Seeking financial aid?

Find it here!

Prepare to teach special education!

Learn about it.

Looking for a teaching job?

Learn about it!

Become a Teacher!

Make your career plan.

Make the difference of a lifetime.

Teach.

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

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Get Started as a Teacher!

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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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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Is there support for novice teachers? Yes!

California has an effective credentialing program to support novice teachers, which is called Teacher Induction. Learn about it on our new Induction page.

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.