Professional development that is done in-house (held within Greene County Schools) will be documented by a supervisor or instructional coach using the Professional Development Sign-in Form. These credits are added to that earned by attending sessions conducted by Greene County Schools employees. In-house credit is compiled and submitted to Human Resources in May of each year. If you have any questions about credit earned through in-house professional development, please contact Mrs. Jada Mumford at the Central Office.
When completing professional development workshops outside of Greene County Schools, please submit the completed Renewal Credit Submission form for each class, course, or workshop indicating the grade(s) or certificate(s) of completion/attendance and renewal credits. Some credits may fall into several categories. These credits must be designated to the proper credit areas listed below. Group activities must be documented following this same process. Send completed forms with attached certificates to Ms. Jada Mumford at the Central Office.
Teachers may request their CEU history by contacting the Personnel Department at the Central Office. Teachers can also lookup their earned CEUs through Time Keeper by clicking on the CEU's link.
EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2019–A North Carolina continuing license must be renewed every five years with 8.0 units of renewal credits. Please be sure you know where you are in your renewal cycle and plan in advance how you will obtain your renewal credits.
The following requirements apply to educators with licenses expiring on or after June 30, 2019.
Teachers in grades Pre-K through 5 must complete 8 renewal credits during each five year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements:
3 renewal credits in their academic subject areas (aligned to Standard 3 or 4)
3 renewal credits addressing literacy as defined by North Carolina General Statute
2 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA
Teachers in grades 6-12 must complete 8 renewal credits during each five year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements:
4 renewal credits in their academic subject areas (aligned to Standard 3 or 4)
4 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA
School administrators must earn at least 8 renewal credits during each five year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements:
4 renewal credits that align with the expectations of the North Carolina School Executive Standards 2, 4, and 5 (focused on the school executive’s role as instructional, human resources, and managerial leader).
4 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA
Employees may obtain renewal credit for the following activities:
College or university credit - official transcripts are required as documentation
Earning National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification or completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification process ( 8 units of renewal credit)
Completing National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification renewal (2 units of renewal credit)
Completion of activities that meet the following criteria (one unit of renewal credit per ten clock hours)
The activity shall be accomplished in a minimum of 10 clock hours over time with on-the-job application, feedback, and follow-up.
The activity shall have identified goals and objectives that are designed to increase knowledge or skills and align with the expectations of the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards.
The activity shall include focused content and instruction that are sequenced to develop specified competencies.
The activity shall be developed by instructional personnel approved by the sponsoring school unit or employer.
The activity shall include a focused evaluation designed to gauge the change in learner knowledge or skill and to guide the development of future programs.