Reminder- All BT & IF logs are due by June 4th
Application window for SUMMER 2026 opens MAY 18th and will close JULY 17, 2026.
Please read the EC Tuition Reimbursement Program Guidebook prior to completing your application -- it contains helpful information on eligibility guidelines, the application instructions, payment and funding process, and frequently asked questions and tips.
Do you have questions? Contact Letitia Lee, Director of Licensure
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/
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)
An exciting opportunity for aspiring educators through the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Program Highlights: 100% online - designed for flexibility and accessibility * State-approved Educator Preparation Program offering licensure in:
Middle and high school core content areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
K-12 Music and Physical Education
STEM Teacher Scholarship Opportunity: We are pleased to offer 100% scholarship funding for candidates pursuing middle or high school STEM teaching licensure (Math and Science). This fully-funded opportunity is designed to address the critical need for qualified STEM educators.
If you're interested in learning more about the STEM Teacher Scholarship Program, I invite you to schedule a Zoom meeting with me to discuss your eligibility and next steps.
Stephanie Woodard, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, MAT Coordinator
College of Education & Human Services
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Stephanie.Woodard@lr.edu
240Tutoring and JCPS are partnering together to offer DISCOUNTED access to test prep for all Praxis and Pearson Reading licensure exams!
The Right Start™ course edTPA Simplified: Your Guide to Success helps teacher candidates develop the capacity to effectively apply what they know and can do in the classroom as they prepare their portfolio. Candidates will build confidence and competence in planning, instruction, and assessment decision-making through eight interactive modules:
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Modules 2–4: Deep Dives into Tasks 1–3
Modules 5–6: Special Considerations for Subject-Specific Handbooks and Special Education
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