115C-270.1. Definitions. As used in this Article, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Administrator. – An administrator or supervisor who serves in general and program administrator roles, as classified by the State Board. Administrators shall include superintendents, assistant or associate superintendents, principals, assistant principals, or curriculum-instructional specialists. (2) Professional educator. – An administrator, teacher, or […]
115C-270.10. Licensure fees. (a) Fee Schedule. – The State Board of Education shall establish by rule a schedule of fees for professional educator licensure and administrative changes. The fees established under this section shall not exceed the actual cost of providing the service. The schedule may include fees for any of the following services: (1) […]
115C-270.15. Examination requirements. (a) Examination Score Requirements. – The State Board of Education shall require an applicant for an initial professional license (IPL) or a residency license (RL) to demonstrate the applicant’s academic and professional preparation by achieving a prescribed minimum score on a standard examination appropriate and adequate for that purpose. Elementary education (K-6) […]
115C-270.20. Licensure requirements. (a) Teacher Licenses. – The State Board shall adopt rules for the issuance of the following classes of teacher licenses, including required levels of preparation for each classification: (1) Continuing professional license or CPL. – A five-year renewable license issued to a teacher who has at least three years of licensed teaching […]
115C-270.21. Licensure exception for Cherokee language instruction. (a) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians specifying the criteria that must be met in order for individuals to teach Cherokee language and culture classes. […]
115C-270.25. Out-of-state license applicants. Initial applications for a continuing professional license from an individual with an out-of-state teacher’s license shall require the applicant to provide evidence of that teacher’s effectiveness, when available, as measured by the evaluation system used in that applicant’s state of current licensure at the time of application, including any growth measures […]
115C-270.30. Licensure renewal. (a) Licensure Renewal. – The State Board shall adopt rules establishing the requirements for renewal of all professional educator licenses. These requirements shall reflect rigorous standards for continuing licensure and shall be aligned with high-quality professional development programs that reflect State priorities for improving student achievement. (b) Teacher Licensure Renewal. – Rules […]
115C-270.35. License suspension and revocation. (a) Rules. – The State Board shall adopt rules to establish the reasons and procedures for the suspension and revocation of licenses, subject to the requirements of this section. (b) Automatic Revocation With No Hearing. – The State Board shall automatically revoke the license of a professional educator without the […]
115C-270.5. State Board of Education establishes licensure requirements. (a) Authority. – The State Board of Education shall have entire control of licensing all applicants for professional educator positions in all public schools of North Carolina, subject to the requirements of this Article. The State Board shall adopt rules for the issuance, renewal, and extension of […]
