Become a teacher in California

Make the difference of a lifetime.

Teach.

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

2021 California Teachers of the Year

The California Department of Education announced the 2021 California Teachers of the Year! Congratulations to Jim Klipfel, Allison Cyr, Keisa Brown, Laura E. Gómez Contreras, and Nora Wynne.

What are the various types of teaching? We have a page about that!

Visit our page that provides the various types of teaching credentials in California.

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