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EDUCATION PREPARATION PROGRAM

CERTIFICATE

Overview

The Elementary Education Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Benefit from the dedicated support of a personal coach who will guide you through every step of your journey, ensuring your successful completion of the program.

Perks of the Program

  • Support from a dedicated personal coach
  • Cost efficient program
  • Establish relationships with local school districts

 

The State of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
(NCDPI) collaborated with the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCs) to develop the Cultivating Carolina Classrooms program to provide a streamlined opportunity in the community college that simplifies, aligns, and accelerates the pathway to elementary education licensure for people who have completed a bachelor’s degree and have obtained a position in a school system that requires a teaching license.

Our mission is to simplify, align, and accelerate the licensure process, empowering teachers to achieve their professional goals and enhance the quality of education in North Carolina classrooms.

This program at ACC is committed to providing an affordable and convenient pathway to elementary education licensure for dedicated classroom teachers in North Carolina by offering online instruction, on-site coaching, and personalized mentoring from experienced K-6 licensed educators.

AAS = Associate in Applied Science Degree
D = Diploma
C = Certificate

Elementary Education Residency Licensure

Step 1: Create an account at cfnc.org

Step 2: Start an application at cfnc.org

Step 3: Select “Alternative NC Teaching Licensure: NCCCS Cultivating Carolina Classrooms” as your Campus. The “NCCCS Residency Licensure Program” as your Application

Step 4: Complete application as prompted. Then select “Alamance Community College” as your first choice of school

 

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Questions? Contact Us.

Melissa Cook
Department Head
Education
mccook291@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4118

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