The JCPS licensure team is hosting a virtual information session with the iTeach Residency Program to give you more information on the program and the opportunities they provide. Stacy Manross, NC Program Director for the educator preparation program, will be on hand to give attendees an overview of the program and answer any questions you may have. 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

4-5 p.m.

iTeach is a self-paced option that offers residency pathways for:

Elementary Education

EC General AND Adapted Curriculum

Art, Music, Dance, Theater

Health/PE

ESL

Spanish 

Middle School and Secondary English, Math, Science and Social Studies

CTE - Health Science, Business, Marketing, Technology Education

REGISTRATION LINK - Please complete the registration form if you would like to attend - a calendar link for the meeting will be forwarded to you with the confirmation. If you are unable to attend, but would like additional information sent to you, please complete the registration form so that information can be forwarded to Ms. Manross.

Hosted by NC State’s College of the Education, the Practical Applications for Classroom Knowledge and Educator Development (PACKED) Summit will provide two days of practical, hands-on development for beginning teachers from across North Carolina.

When: Elementary Teachers: July 13-14, 2026 // Middle and Secondary Grade Teachers: July 15-16, 2026

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day  Cost: $40 registration fee    Registration: Click here!

Where: Friday Institute for Educational Innovation (NC State’s Centennial Campus, 1890 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606)

 You’re closer than you think to becoming a licensed teacher! The next cohort begins May 26, 2026. 

Seats are filling quickly, so we encourage you to start your application as soon as possible. 

This 30-credit program (4 semesters) allows you to earn your master’s degree and teaching license while studying online. 

Chowan University is also a North Carolina–approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP), which means we can sign your Residency Form if you are currently teaching. 

Financial Support is Available for those who qualify - Many of our students qualify for significant funding:TEACH Grant: Up to $4,000 per year // Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS): Up to $14,000 per year

Be sure to complete your federal financial aid application (FAFSA) soon to see what you qualify for.

Choose from Five Licensure Areas:

Elementary Education (K–6)

Secondary Math (9–12)

Secondary English (9–12)

Secondary Social Studies (9–12)

Secondary Comprehensive Science (9–12)

Summer classes start May 26, 2026.

 Learn more about the MAT program:
www.chowan.edu/MAT

 Apply now (choose MAT):
https://admissions.chowan.edu/

 Financial aid information (TEACH Grant):
www.studentaid.gov
Chowan University Code: 002916

 FELS information:
https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/forgivable-education-loans-for-service/

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