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Step 1: Apply
Decide what area of teaching interests you, apply to appropriate schools and research scholarships.
Enroll
You’re accepted! Ask your college advisor to help you find the right classes and student support services.
Step 3: Build
College years 1 & 2: General education course load preps you for what’s next: a career-focused program.
Step 4: Practice
College years 3 & 4: Career-focused courses and an internship round out your education degree.
Step 5: License
Show you’re ready through final testing, completing your BA and earning your IL teaching license.
Step 6: Teach
Talk to your college career counselor, network, and apply to our early offer program to begin your CPS teaching career.