The residency license is a North Carolina licensure pathway introduced in 2019, replacing the lateral entry pathway. The residency license is a one-year pathway, renewable for up to two additional years, for a total of three years. This teaching license is designed for you if you have strong content knowledge but limited experience in education, giving you the opportunity to earn your teaching license while working in the classroom.

Available programs:

Elementary Education
Special Education (General)
Special Education (Adapted)
Middle Grades Education
Secondary Education
Special Subjects