Part-time educator publications

These publications give an overview of your benefits.

Considerations for Part-time Educators

Explains the importance of service credit and final compensation when calculating the retirement benefit for part-time educators.

Member Handbook

Comprehensive information about CalSTRS benefits, programs and resources for members and part-time educators.

Cash Balance Benefit Program for part-time educators; features a man in a suit.

Cash Balance Benefit Program: A retirement plan for part-time and adjunct educators

Describes this alternative retirement plan for part-time educators that may be offered by your school district.

Your Disability Benefits Guide

This guide provides the specific requirements to apply for a disability benefit and information on what you can expect throughout the application…

Concurrent Retirement

Explains the special circumstances of retiring concurrently from CalSTRS and certain other California public retirement systems.

The image explains CalSTRS rules for retirees considering post-retirement work, detailing separation-from-service requirements and exceptions.

Working After Retirement

Covers the state and federal law restrictions if you return to work after service retirement in a CalSTRS-covered position, including substitute teaching.

Understanding the Formula

Describes the three elements of the CalSTRS retirement formula.

The image discusses the consequences of taking a refund from CalSTRS and highlights benefits of leaving contributions intact for retirement.

Refund: Consider the consequences

Brief overview of pros and cons of taking a refund of your CalSTRS contributions.