This document discusses career planning for teachers. It begins by outlining what needs to be learned, including tracing the history of career planning and discussing the importance of the Teacher Education Development Program and National Competency-Based Teacher Standards in career planning. The document then provides the historical perspective of career planning, defines key terms, and describes the four steps and significance of career planning. It outlines the career ladder of a teacher based on the Department of Education's Teacher Education and Development Program. The document concludes with tips for growing professionally and personally throughout one's teaching career.