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California needs teachers! This site helps you understand the steps,
make a career plan, provide guidance for finding a program, and finding financial aid!

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Six Steps to Become 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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Are you a former CA teacher, thinking about returning to the classroom? Make a plan!

Visit this section to learn how to get back into the classroom even if your credential has expired.

CTC Approved Specific Flexibilities

Due to COVID-19, the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing approved specific flexibilities, which will help people who are getting their Preliminary Multiple Subject or Single Subject credentials.

Have Questions?

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