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License Renewal Requirements

Current Renewal Credits for NC Certified Staff

STATE BOE Renewal Credits

 TCP-A-005

Teachers of grades kindergarten through eight must complete 8 renewal credits during each five-year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements:

  • 3 renewal credits in their academic subject areas, (aligned to Standard 3 or 4)
  • 3 renewal credits addressing literacy as defined in North Carolina General Statute
  • 2 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA, ACS BOE 7800 policy requires 1.0 SURL/NCLB credits

LEA Teachers of grades nine through twelve must complete 8 renewal credits during each five-year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements:

  • 3 renewal credits in their academic subject areas, (aligned to Standard 3 or 4)
  • 5 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA; ACS BOE policy 7800 requires 1.0 SURL/NCLB credits

These requirements apply to licensed educators with licenses expiring on or after June 30, 2016. 

  • Teachers completing the National Board Certification process may earn all 8 credits for completion of the process and certification.
  • Those who are in the ten year national board renewal cycle may earn two credits.

School administrators must earn at least 8 renewal credits during each five-year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements:

  • 3 renewal credits that align with the expectations of the North Carolina School Executive Standards 2, 4, and 5, focused on the school executive's role as instructional, human resources, and managerial leader.
  • 5 general credits {not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA.

This requirement for school administrators applies to individuals with licenses expiring on or June 30, 2016