{"data":{"id":"us-nc/n.c.-gen.-stat.-115c-269.10","jurisdiction":"us-nc","citation":"N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-269.10","heading":"Educator preparation program approval process.","body":"(a)\tState Board Authority. - The State Board shall have authority to approve an EPP that meets the requirements established by rule as provided in subsection (b) of this section.\n(b)\tRules for Granting State Approval. - The State Board shall adopt rules for granting approval to EPPs in accordance with this Article. The rules shall ensure the following:\n(1)\tA rigorous approval process that requires that the criteria in this Article are met.\n(2)\tAn application process, peer review, and technical assistance provided by the State Board.\n(3)\tAn approval period of five years and process for renewal of approval.\n(c)\tMinimum Approval Standards. - At a minimum, the rules established as provided in subsection (b) of this section shall include the following standards:\n(1)\tStudents shall develop a deep understanding of the critical concepts and principles of their discipline and, by completion, be able to use discipline-specific practices flexibly to advance the learning of all students toward attainment of college- and career-ready standards.\n(2)\tEffective partnerships and high-quality clinical practice shall be central to preparation so that students develop the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to demonstrate positive impact on all elementary and secondary students' learning and development.\n(3)\tQuality of students shall be a continuing and purposeful part of the EPP's responsibility from recruitment, at admission, through the progression of courses and field experiences, and to decisions that completers are prepared to teach effectively and are recommended for licensure. The EPP shall demonstrate that development of student quality is the goal of educator preparation in all phases of the program through evidence of impact under subdivision (4) of this subsection.\n(4)\tThe EPP shall demonstrate the impact of its completers on elementary and secondary student learning and development, classroom instruction, and schools, and the satisfaction of its completers with the relevance and effectiveness of their preparation.\n(5)\tThe EPP shall maintain a quality assurance system comprised of valid data from multiple measures, including evidence of students' and completers' positive impact on elementary and secondary student learning and development. The EPP shall support continuous improvement that is sustained and evidence-based and that evaluates the effectiveness of its completers. The EPP shall use the results of inquiry and data collection to establish priorities, enhance program elements and capacity, and test innovations to improve completers' impact on elementary and secondary student learning and development.\n(d)\tApplication. - An EPP seeking to be approved by the State Board shall complete the application process established by the State Board.\n(e)\tPeer Review. - An EPP seeking to be approved by the State Board shall undergo a peer review process established by the State Board that includes highly qualified and trained members to adequately review programs within the State.\n(f)\tTechnical Assistance. - For EPPs seeking approval, the State Board shall provide technical assistance in efforts to do the following:\n(1)\tImprove education quality and EPP performance.\n(2)\tInform EPPs about the program approval process as part of EPP performance based on outcome data.\n(3)\tAssist with State and federal reporting processes.\n(4)\tHelp build and maintain partnerships between elementary and secondary schools and EPPs. (2017-189, s. 2(i).)","path":["Chapter 115C. Elementary and Secondary Education.","SUBCHAPTER V. PERSONNEL.","Article 17D. Educator Preparation Programs."],"source_url":"https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_115C/GS_115C-269.10.html","current_through":"S.L. 2026-30","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T18:17:42Z","sha256":"01c09aa80a6e14a6f406c090fb574a24b3e278846cfc38434e3922a114959395","source_id":"us-nc","stale":false,"prev":"us-nc/n.c.-gen.-stat.-115c-269.5","next":"us-nc/n.c.-gen.-stat.-115c-269.15"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}