NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06C .0369
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes the criteria under which NCDPI will authorize master's degree level pay for professional educators holding master's or advanced degrees not tied to a professional educator license. Eligibility requires the degree to be from a regionally accredited Educator Preparation Program, in a field directly related to an existing licensure area and current assignment, and that the educator spend at least 50% of the school day in that related area. A grandfather provision applies for teachers and student services personnel who began degree coursework before August 1, 2013, or met salary supplement requirements by June 30, 2013.
Key requirements
- The master's or higher-level degree is from a regionally accredited Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
- The master's or higher-level degree is in an education or subject area directly related to an existing area of licensure and current teaching assignment or instructional support responsibilities
- The educator's assignment for 50 percent or more of the school day is in the area for which the master's or higher-level degree applies
- Teachers and student services personnel who complete a degree at the master's, six-year, or doctoral degree level must have completed at least one course toward that degree prior to August 1, 2013
- Teachers and student services personnel who complete a degree at the master's, six-year, or doctoral degree level must have met the requirements of Paragraph (a) of this Rule for the salary supplement on or before June 30, 2013
- The recognized regional accreditation bodies include the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Affected parties
- Professional educators
- Teachers
- Student services personnel
- NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
- Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs)