Minnesota, like most other states, needs qualified teachers in bilingual education/teaching of English to students of other languages (English as a second language), math, science and special education.

For details on areas of specialization in education, contact the organizations below:

• Adult literacy: The Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education, Center for Applied Linguistics, 1118 - 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037; 800-321-6223 or 202-467-0867.
• Art education: The National Art Education Association, 1916 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091; 703-860-8000.
• Bilingual education: The National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education, 1118 - 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037; 800-321-6223 or 202-467-0867.
• English as a second language: TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), 1600 Cameron St., suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703/836-0774 or the ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics, 1118 - 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037-0037; 202-429-9292 or 800-276-9834.
• Math: A packet on careers in mathematics is available for free from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Department M, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091; 703-620-9840.
• Music: Music Educators National Conference, 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, VA 22091.
• Science: Booklets on a career in science education are available free from the Office of Public Information of National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201; 703-312-9248. Please indicate whether you want the version of this booklet designed for elementary and middle school students or the one designed for high school students/adults. A maximum of 25 copies will be sent to one address.
• Special education: The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education, Careers Center, The Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091; 703-264-9476; TDD 703-264-9480.
• Vocational education: The director of vocational education of the state where you want to teach. Addresses of state directors may be requested from the National Association of State Directors of Vocational Technical Education Consortium, 444 N. Capitol Street, N.W., suite 830, Washington, DC 20001; 202-737-0303.