Online Clock Hours for Professional Development in North Carolina
Accredited online education courses designed to help North Carolina educators earn valid CEUs and meet teaching license renewal requirements.
Earn Your CEUs and Professional Development Clock Hours Online
In North Carolina, licensed educators must complete 8 CEUs (or 80 clock hours of professional development) every five years to renew a Continuing Professional License (CPL). Our courses, offered by The Teacher’s Academy, are an affordable and convenient way to fulfill North Carolina requirements for teachers.
Each CEU equals 10 clock hours, and all credits must be completed by the license’s expiration date. The Teacher’s Academy, accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), provides Certificates of Completion indicating earned CEUs.
Licensure Renewal Requirements by Grade Level & Role
Grades K–5 Teachers
3 CEUs in Subject Area
3 CEUs in Literacy
2 CEUs General
Grades 6–12 Teachers
4 CEUs in Subject Area
4 CEUs General
Student Services Personnel
4 CEUs in Professional Discipline
4 CEUs General
Administrators
4 CEUs in Executive’s Role
4 CEUs General
Note: Renewal and reinstatement requirements are determined by the NC State Board of Education and may be updated. Be sure to confirm current guidelines with your local school system.
As per NC State Board of Education Policy LICN-005, employing school systems reserve the right to assign specific literacy requirements.
Benefits of Our Courses:
- Affordable: Earn CEUs for teachers at a fraction of the cost of a college course.
- Convenient: Self-paced online teacher continuing education courses are available immediately after purchase.
- Accredited: The Teacher’s Academy is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), ensuring your credits are valid.
- Relevant: Choose from courses covering literacy, classroom management, tech integration, SEL, and more.
Professional Growth Points for North Carolina Private School Teachers
While our courses are open to all private school teachers, we are proud to be an ACSI-approved provider.
Educators working in North Carolina’s private schools can also benefit from our online CEU courses. Whether you’re seeking fast CEUs, inexpensive CEUs, or courses tailored to private school contexts, The Teacher’s Academy provides relevant and practical options for all educators.
Explore Online Teaching CEUs Today
Whether you’re renewing your license or simply looking to grow professionally, our continuing education for teachers is designed to help you succeed. Discover our offerings below:
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Keeping Up with State Teacher’s License Requirements
While The Teacher’s Academy ensures our courses align with the latest state regulations, it remains the responsibility of each teacher to understand and follow the submission and approval process for Professional Growth Points as outlined by North Carolina’s state requirements.