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California Department of Education (CDE)
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system that is responsible for the education of more than seven million children and young adults in more than 9,000 schools. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight, and resources so that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards. The CDE is committed to working in partnership with local schools to improve student achievement. Information related to teacher shortage, career exploration, college resources, financial support, teacher quality improvement initiatives can be found via the following links:

TEACH California
TEACH California is a Web site administered by the California Department of Education (CDE). With the understanding that California faces a great shortage of special educators, the site is designed to explain the teacher preparation process, assist prospective teachers in creating their plan to become credentialed teachers, and offer links to important resources.

US Department of Education
The U S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress. The Department's mission is to serve America's students -- to ensure that all have equal access to education and to promote excellence in our nation's schools. Helpful links include:

California Student Aid Commission
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) provides financial assistance for students pursuing a teaching career and to "make education beyond high school financially accessible to all Californians." A helpful link includes: Commission Programs.

You may also want to consider classified opportunities at Monterey County Office of Education. Our Recruitment Specialist is responsible for the recruitment of classified (non-credentialed) substitutes in non-teaching areas of need.

Other certificated and classified vacancies may be listed on EdJoin.

The Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) in collaboration with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) offers a 100% online California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) preparation support course.

The MCOE and SDCOE CSET Preparation Program is committed to a “Teacher Friendly” model that is flexible, cost effective, technology-based, and rigorous. The resources were developed by exemplary, experienced content experts who have first-hand knowledge of the CSET exam.