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

How can you make more money and have more job options?

Visit our Increase Your California Teaching Job Options and Marketability to learn about increasing your job opportunities.

Do you want to teach special education? Learn about the various options to become a teacher.

Visit our Teach Students with Disabilities section to learn about the opportunities to have a positive, lasting impact on the lives of children and youth with special needs.

Find a Teaching Job!

Have Questions?

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