Learning to be a teacher – the journey from school to classroom

APLE is a teacher incentive program created to encourage people to become teachers in California (yes, unfortunately this program is only for people who want to teach in California). This program specifically helps teachers who work in subject areas where there is a critical teacher shortage or a school that meets certain criteria establish by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

If you want to be eligible to receive money from APLE you must agree to teach in one of the following teacher shortage areas for FOUR years:

Mathematics (Grades 7-12)

Science (Life/Physical) (Grade 7-12)

Foreign Language

Education Specialist Instruction

Business (Grades 7-12)

Agriculture (Grade 7-12)

Reading

Low Income Area Schools

Schools Serving Rural Area

State Special School

School with a High Percentage of Emergency Permit Teachers

Low Performing School

Music

There are of course other requirements and logistical information in order to be accepted into the APLE program and receive loan reimbursements. It is a great program and I do know people who are currently in the program and receiving money towards their student loans.

Here is the link to their website where you can find out more information on specifics. If you are currently in a credentialing program you should also talk with your school advisor who can help you figure out the steps you need to take to apply to the program.

http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=111