Welcome to the UCI CalTeach Program!

Graduate with your math or science bachelor’s degree PLUS a California single subject teaching credential, all within 4 years!

OUR MISSION:
“To recruit, support, and prepare diverse math and science majors to become equity-focused secondary teachers who are change agents in high-need schools.“

Calteach UCI Giving Day 2025

UCI Giving Day is a 24-hour online gifting campaign to raise funds for a variety of programs at UCI! This year, it will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd! Your generosity plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of science and math teachers. Committed to addressing California’s critical shortage of qualified math and science teachers, CalTeach recruits, supports, and prepares a diverse group of undergraduate STEM majors to become socially just, equity-focused credentialed educators. By supporting CalTeach, you are helping to offset the costs of:

  • UC Irvine tuition
  • Teaching supplies for engaging lessons (averaging $100/student)
  • Professional attire for classroom confidence (averaging $100/student)
  • Transportation expenses to fieldwork sites for hands-on learning (averaging $300/student)
  • Testing fees associated with teacher credentialing (averaging $500/student)

The 40th gift to the CalTeach program will unlock a generous $3,240 gift from the CARS Foundation! The CalTeach staff will also be MATCHING up to $500 in donations! You can gift early or on UCI Giving Day 2025 by clicking the button below or by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/calteachgivingday2025.

We will be releasing videos, bingos for donating, CalTeach impact stories, etc. throughout the week, so stay updated on our social media platforms! Click on the arrows to slide through our graphics about our program and how CalTeach has supported future educators

click here to donate to calteach giving day 2025

Curious how CalTeach is making a real impact? Watch the video below to hear directly from our students how the program has supported their journey to becoming educators. Your support helps other future STEM teachers get the support they need!

Spring Spirit Days

Similar to last quarter, the CalTeach office will be hosting Spring Spirit Days, where each week we will be hosting a variety of events and activities:

  • We’re excited to continue fun and engaging events designed to support your well-being as we move through the Spring quarter
  • From wellness activities, yummy food, community-building opportunities, and fun dress up themes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
  • For the Spirit Wear please feel free to dress up on any day for each week! Staff will be dressed up on Wednesdays. We are excited to see you all in theme!
  • As we prepare for these events, please keep an eye out for flyers with a QR code to RSVP, which will be sent out the week before any event that requires registration. Follow our social media for this!

Upcoming Spring Spirit Days

  • Week 3: Wear Disney!
    • Spring Crafts
  • Week 4: Wear Earthy for Earth Day!
    • Wednesday: Zentangle w/ Ellie (3:00-5:00 PM)

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CalTeach Office

Office Days: Monday Friday
Office Times: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • The CalTeach office provides teaching materials like textbooks, dice, calculators, technology, snacks, etc.
  • We also provide services such as advising for your 4-year schedule, free printing, tutoring, etc.
  • This is also where we host all of our fun events!
  • Meet other CalTeach students and staff members
  • For more information about our office, click this link!

Advising & Course Planning

“Freshman” Entry: Isaac Membreno
Transfer Entry: Jocelyn Arroyo

  • Are you interested in teaching at a middle school or high school?
  • Want to learn more about what courses you would be taking?
  • Have questions on what it means to be in the CalTeach program?
  • Schedule an advising appointment with Isaac if you are a prospective “freshman” student by clicking this link
  • Schedule an advising appointment with Jocelyn if you are a prospective transfer student by clicking this link

CalTeach Events

Current Events:

Event TBA!
Date, Time, and Location TBA!
RSVP link will be located here
  • “The CalTeach Advisory Board recruits and cultivates community across and within cohorts to foster the collective well-being of future equity-focused teachers”.
  • The board hosts various quarterly events, all with different theming and activities!
  • Everyone is welcome to join our events and make new friends along the way
  • For more information about our events & recaps, click this link!

Social Media & Emails

Social Media:

Links for all CalTeach Social
Media & Email Sign-Ups. Stay Updated with Our Program including opportunities and fun events!

Office Location:

Please visit our office: Bison Modular 515, Suite 147 (Near Natural Sciences II and across Lot 12A)

UCI CalTeach is jointly sponsored by the Schools of Education, Biological Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

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