NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06C .0202
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes the application and approval criteria for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) seeking approval for teacher education programs in North Carolina. IHEs must complete a self-study process, undergo visitation committee review, and meet specific benchmarks including GPA thresholds, PRAXIS pass rates, and accreditation standards. The SBE must approve all teacher education programs before graduates can be recommended for licensure.
Key requirements
- Each IHE that seeks approval for any teacher education program must file with the department a preliminary application.
- The IHE shall engage in self-study in accordance with the existing NCATE/state or TEAC/state protocol agreement.
- The SBE shall notify IHEs that are denied approval of the reasons for denial.
- Each approved IHE shall continually review its programs.
- The SBE shall annually monitor student performance based upon required examinations and progression toward continuing licensure.
- During the final year of the current approval period, the IHE shall arrange for a re-approval committee visit.
- The SBE must approve any revisions to approved programs.
- The SBE must approve each teacher education program before an IHE may recommend its graduates for licensure.
- Evidence that the IHE requires at least a 2.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale for formal admission into teacher education.
- Evidence that during the two preceding consecutive years, 70% of the graduates of the IHE have passed the NTE/PRAXIS exams.
- Evidence that during the two preceding consecutive years, 95% of the graduates of the IHE employed by public schools in the State have earned a continuing license as provided by Rule .0304 of this Subchapter.
- Evidence that faculty members assigned by the IHE to teach undergraduate or graduate methods courses or to supervise field experiences for prospective teachers hold valid North Carolina teachers' licenses in the area(s) of their assigned responsibilities.
Affected parties
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)
- Teacher education program candidates
- State Board of Education (SBE)
- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- IHE faculty teaching methods courses or supervising field experiences
- Public school employers of IHE graduates