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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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Interested in a career teaching Preschool to 3rd Grade children?

Jessup University is offering a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development starting this Fall (August 2024). Join us to become a leader in the classroom serving children in their early childhood years.

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.

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