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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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Financial Support to Become a Teacher

The CDE website has some helpful info about financial support for individuals who are considering teaching as a career.

Want to teach science? Learn how to prepare to be a science teacher, about the various teaching options, and about financial aid.

Visit our Teach Science section and learn more about strong job prospects in California.

Have Questions?

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