Join other aspiring educators on the path to becoming a teacher! ACOE will help you earn and pay for a Bachelor's degree, and help you pass the credentialing exam or support you with coursework, so you can bypass it.

Would you like to teach students about the industry you have worked in? Join other new career and technical education (CTE) teachers in this one-year program, which includes coaching.

ACOE's Clear Administrative Services Credentialing (CASC) program prepares first and second year school and district leaders to lead equity transformation in schools and departments.

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), in partnership with California State University, East Bay, and local school districts, is proud to launch the School Counselor Residency Program. This countywide initiative is designed to address the critical shortage of school counselors in Alameda County by developing a skilled and diverse workforce ready to meet the needs of our schools and students.

Part-Time Residency for Paras & Substitutes w/TCSJ. Transforming education together through growing and equipping equity-focused and inclusion-minded teachers who advocate for social justice.

Earn your master's degree and teaching credential in this one-year program! This program allows paraeducators and substitute teachers to continue working in their roles. Participants can receive living stipends and have opportunities for scholarships, and will be prioritized for hiring in Alameda County.

This two-year program is designed to help you get a teaching credential while working in a classroom as a teacher of record as an intern teacher. Participants have reduced cost tuition for the credential program.

Want to learn more about our partners?
Multiple Subjects or Single Subjects Credentials
•  Reach University

PK-3 Services or Deaf Hard of Hearing Credentials
•  San Diego County Office of Education

Mild-Moderate, Extensive Support, or
Early Childhood Special Education Credentials
•  Santa Clara County Office of Education

ACOE's Teacher Induction Program supports new teachers with high-quality mentoring to clear their credential and develop instructional practices to thrive as a long-term professional educator.

Try out teaching by becoming a substitute at a school in your community!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of young learners? The Alameda County Early Childhood Workforce Pathways Program is here to support and empower those dedicated to early learning. Join us in strengthening the early childhood workforce and making a lasting impact in our community.

Become a paraprofessional for school districts in Alameda County. As a paraprofessional, you gain firsthand experience in supporting the needs of specific students, including students with special needs.