Resources
The development of California’s workforce depends on teachers
Teacher Occupations Report Brief
Teacher Occupations Bay Region
August 2022
From the Centers of Excellence for Market Labor Research
FAQs
Labor Market Demand for Teachers
Teacher Supply: The Teacher Preparation Pipeline
Other Resources
Community College & High School Career Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Shortages 2020
Describe teacher shortages in CTE
Profiles of 3 sectors
The need for employer involvement
Solutions
CBEST, Credentials and Permits
California Teaching Credential Types: Overview
An overview of some of the main types of teaching credentials in California.
Obtaining a Child Development Permit ( to teach in ECE settings)
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Additional Resources
Teacher Prep Programs
Locator Map - Find a Teacher Prep Program in a community college near you
Financial Aid
Child Development Teacher Grant - Information on how to apply for a Cal Grant
TEACH Grant - Information on obtaining a TEACH grant for future teachers
Complete the FAFSA and receive financial aid
Pathways and Requirements
Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Information on how to become an elementary, high school, special education teacher or a Career Technical Education teacher (CTE)
Credential Pathways and Requirements - Brief outline of various pathways for getting a teaching credential in California.
Partner and Practitioner Websites
Teacher Prep Program - Website dedicated to supporting the expansion of teacher preparation programs in the California Community Colleges.
Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Find Commission-approved institutions offering California preparation programs
Teach California - Learn how to find the right Preparation Program for you
Discover teaching careers in demand in California on our Careers page.
“Now, I am proud to continue to give back to the community that made me, by serving the future teachers.”
— Angela Bever
Faculty, ESL & Education at DVC