Under the Residency Model pathway, teaching candidates must FIRST enroll in an approved educator preparation program (EPP) BEFORE applying to a teaching vacancy.

The Residency License as defined in (§ 115C.270.20.a.5):

A one-year license, renewable twice, that meets both of the following requirements:

1. Is requested by the local board of education and accompanied by a certification of supervision from the recognized educator preparation program in which the individual is enrolled.

2. The individual for whom the license is requested must meet all of the following requirements:

   1. Holds a bachelor's degree.

   2. Has either completed coursework relevant to the requested licensure area or passed the content area examination relevant to the requested licensure area that has been approved by the State Board.

   3. Is enrolled in a recognized educator preparation program.

   4. Meets all other requirements established by the State Board, including completing preservice requirements prior to teaching.

Employment offers for Residency Model teaching candidates is contingent on the verification of enrollment in an approved educator preparation program.

NC Department of Public Instruction Lateral/Residency Model Guidelines:

1. www.dpi.state.nc.us/epp/lateral/

2. www.dpi.state.nc.us/docs/epp/rli/rl-epa-verification-form.pdf

NC Department of Public Instruction Approved Educator Preparation Programs - www.dpi.state.nc.us/epp/approved/

Public Schools of North Carolina - http://www.ncpublicschools.org/

NC TEACH website – www.ncteach.net

Regional Alternative Licensing Centers (RALC) – www.ralc.ccs.k12.nc.us