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NC TEACH is a rigorous alternative teacher preparation program designed to recruit, train, support, and retain mid-career professionals as they become licensed teachers in North Carolina. Established in 2000, more than 1,300 people have become licensed teachers through the NC TEACH program. NC TEACHers currently serve in more than 85 counties and school districts in all regions of the state.

The NC TEACH program begins with an orientation and Summer Institute designed to prepare teachers for classroom entrance. After successful participation in this phase of the program, participants will qualify for a provisional teaching license when they enter a teaching position in a North Carolina public school. While teaching, participants complete requirements for full licensure through NC TEACH. It takes a minimum of 12 months to complete the program and be recommended for a clear initial license.

What is the Summer Institute? (Middle Grades ONLY)
Following an orientation period, the NC TEACH program commences with a Summer Institute. This period is completed during a five-week, full time summer course. Students must begin the program with the Summer Institute and can not opt to begin with any other phase of the program. The host sites have strict attendance policies. Applicants who can not participate in all classes and activities during Summer Institute are not eligible for the program.

The Summer Institute is designed to orient participants to the profession, build a strong sense of shared purpose, and provide the knowledge and skills critical to effectively performing the duties of a teacher.

Six key areas of teaching are addressed during the Summer Institute:

Various methods of instruction are used during the Summer Institute, including interactive multimedia, case studies, peer coaching and teaching, and other small group activities. Instructors assess the academic performance of each participant, and university credit is awarded for successfully completed courses.

The Summer Institute usually includes five full days of classes per week for five weeks and, on occasion, weekend or evening classes. Class instructors are either master teachers or university faculty members with expertise in all topics covered in the NC TEACH curriculum.

What happens after the Summer Institute?

After successful completion of the Summer Institute, participants begin teaching full-time in a North Carolina public school (includes charter schools). During the first year of teaching, participants continue to attend NC TEACH classes and seminars.

Each program participant is provided a mentor, assigned by the local education agency (LEA) or employing school system. NC TEACH instructors may also be available to provide additional guidance if requested by the participant, the school, or the LEA. Participants may also request to be assigned an online mentor, who may be available throughout the year to provide assistance, suggestions, coaching, and other forms of support. During the first year of teaching, licensure coursework continues through seminars, which provide continued professional development. These seminars cover topics such as educational philosophy and pedagogy. The seminars also serve as a forum for teachers to share ideas and to discuss the challenges they have encountered in their classrooms. University credit is awarded for successfully completed seminars.

Licensure Areas

Middle Grades Curriculum

  • 18 hours of Education courses
  • 24 Hours of Content

K-12 Special Education Curriculum

  • 33-36 hours

Transcript Evaluations will take place to determine the total amount of coursework is needed to obtain initial licensure.

Please send all inquiries or correspondence to the NC Teach Site Coordinator at North Carolina Central University listed below:

Katrina Y. Billingsley
712 Cecil Street
2081 New School of Education
North Carolina Central University
Durham NC 27707
(919) 530-7292
kbillingsley@nccu.edu

Middle Grades Requirements

Spring 2007

EDIT 5855 - Advanced Technology for Educators (3)

*Any additional content course work (at the discretion of the NC Teach student)
*Please be mindful of licensure deadlines and requirements set forth by the employing school system, if applicable.

K-12 SPED Requirements

Summer Dates

Summer Session I 06 hours May 16-June 19
Summer Session II 06 hours June 27-July 28

Curriculum Outline 12 credit hours earned-Summer 2006

* Will be waived if student has two years of successful teaching in special education and is enrolled in the graduate program.

Spring 2007

Classes are offered in the evenings and are taken at the discretion of the NC Teach student. *Please be mindful of licensure deadlines and requirements set forth by the employing school system, if applicable.