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

Find Financial Aid

Understand the

Requirements

for becoming a teacher in California.

News

Are you in college and considering becoming a teacher? Make a free career plan here!

Visit our College Student Making Plans to Be a Teacher page to assess your goals.

Do you have a license or credential to teach outside of California? Here’s a flyer just for you.

Visit the Out-of-Country Teachers section on how to apply your credential/license from outside the United States.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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