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

Changes to contacting the Certification Division at the CTC

The CTC Certification Division has released a new web application you can use to contact them instead of sending an email message. Click on the link to use the new communication system.

Learn about Berkeley's Cal Teach program!

Cal Teach is a program for undergraduate science, math, and engineering majors interested in exploring a career in education. Learn about it!

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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