Lifelong Learning - Faq

• How do I register for a course?
  There are three ways to register:

  • Register online NOW!
  • Register by phone. Call the Lifelong Learning Coordinator at (919)431-7594.
  • Walk-in register on the first night of class. (Contact us by e-mail so we will save your place in the course.) Then, upon your arrival submit the registration form. When registering, be sure to make checks payable to the Provider. Provider names are printed below the course description in the printed catalog, and to the right of the course title in the on-line catalog.

  To register for a course offered by Wake Technical Community College, please call (919)866-5800 or visit their website.
  
• In what room will my class be held?
  When you arrive at the school where your class is being held, there will be a list posted near the entrance showing the room number for your class. There will also be an employee, called a Site Coordinator, there to give you directions to find your classroom.
  
• What are the class registration policies?
  Wake Technical Community College
  In order to be admitted into courses sponsored by Wake Technical Community College, registrants must be 18 years or older. Persons ages 16-17 will be admitted to class on the starting date only if space permits. Senior citizens age 65 and older who attend these classes are eligible to receive a discount. For details, call (919) 866-5800.
  
  Other Agencies
  You may register by mail or walk-in. The age range for students is 16+. There are no discounts available for any particular group, unless noted in the course description.
  
  
• Where are Lifelong Learning courses offered?
  Lifelong Learning classes are held at selected high school and middle school locations. Specific sites can be located using the Community Schools map. The complete list of Community School locations, and the days they offer classes, is below:
  
  Community Schools
  Athens Drive High School - Mon through Thurs
  Knightdale High School - Mon through Thurs
  Leesville High School - Mon and Wed
  Millbrook High School - Mon through Thurs
  Reedy Creek Middle School - Mon through Thurs
  Sanderson High School - Mon through Thurs
  
  
• What is a Provider?
  A Provider is the business or person offering the course. Checks are to be made payable to the individual providers, but are to be mailed to Lifelong Learning.
  
• Where can I find an Adult Evening Education catalog?
  The name of our catalog is Adult Evening Education. Adult Evening Education is available at all Wake County Public Libraries, or it can be downloaded from the Lifelong Learning section of the Community Schools website (cs.wcpss.net).
  
• How may I contact a Community Schools Site Coordinator?
  Contact information for Community Schools Site Coordinators is available here. For fastest service, send them an e-mail. They are only available at the phone number listed during class hours of 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
  
• There is severe weather; will my class be held?
  School System personnel closely monitor the weather forecasts and conditions. Any announcement of evening classes being cancelled will be made through the main Wake County Public School System website at www.wcpss.net. The local media will also be notified.

  Please remember that if no announcement is made, evening classes will be held on their normal schedule.
  
• How do I determine the Provider for the class for which I want to register?
  At the bottom of each course description in the Adult Evening Education catalog is a listing for "Provider." This listing indicates the participating provider or instructor. When registering for a class, tuition checks should be made payable to the person or institution listed.
  
• What is the refund policy?
  Contact the individual instructor or provider that is listed in the course description for their specific refund policy. In general, a class will be canceled if the number of participants does not meet the minimum number required by the instructor or provider. In such cases, checks will be returned to participants.

  Refunds are issued by the Provider or Instructor, not the Lifelong Learning Program.
  
• How long do courses last?
  There is no predetermined time for courses. Courses range from one night in length to three months in length. Information about the schedule for your desired course can be found under the course description in the catalog.
  
• What are the hours for the evening program?
  The evening program runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. However, some sites are open four nights a week while others are only open two nights a week. See the "About Lifelong Learning" link for information about site schedules.
  
• When do I arrive for class?
  You should arrive for class at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
  
• Can I take a course during the summer?
  Yes, Lifelong Learning offers courses in the summer at five of our community schools locations.
  
• How can I find a GED Testing Center?
  All 58 community colleges in North Carolina offer the GED testing program. To find the center closest to you go to the following website and enter your zip code.
  http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/basic_skills/ged_examiners_list.htm
  

 Frequently Asked Questions (For Teachers) 

• I am not currently teaching and want to keep up my licensure. Can I take these classes for renewal credit?
  • Yes. Call the Licensure Specialist at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to find out if the course is approved. (919)807-3310 FREE (919)807-3310 Ext "3".
    • Save your Certificate of Completion to send to DPI when you are ready to renew your license.
    • If you return to work before your license expires, your Staff Development contact will record your hours in eSchools for you.

  
  
• How do I find out if a class will be accepted for renewal credit?
  Your Staff Development contact or Principal at your school can approve the courses. Anyone can call the Licensure Specialist at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction: (919)807-3310 FREE (919)807-3310 Ext "3".
  
• As a current WCPSS teacher, what are the steps for signing up for a CEU class?
  To get CEUs for a course, follow this procedure:

  1. Turn in the prior approval form to appropriate school personnel.
  2. Take the course.
  3. Obtain a certificate of completion from the instructor.
  4. Give the certificate of completion to the Staff Development Contact at your school. At the elementary level it is the Instructional Resource Teacher (IRT). At the Middle/High School level it is often an Assistant Principal or IRT.
  5. Check to ensure that your information has been updated in e-schools.

  
  
• Which course providers offer teacher CEU classes that I can take to earn renewal credits?
  All providers in the Lifelong Learning program noted as providing CEU credits are available for your registration. Simply fill out the prior approval form and submit to appropriate school personnel.
  

 Frequently Asked Questions (For Providers) 

• How do I offer a class through Lifelong Learning?
  If you have a great course idea, we would be happy to discuss it with you.

  As the instructor, you determine the topic. You pick the hours and dates for your class within our program time. We'll assist you in determining the best location for your class. Upon approval, your course will be listed in our Expand catalog that is distributed throughout Wake County. You do not need a teaching degree to offer a course in our program.

  For more information, e-mail us at lifelonglearning@wcpss.net.
  
• What is a Course Intent Packet (CIP)?
  A CIP is an application to teach through Lifelong Learning. Those interested in teaching must submit a CIP along with one resume and a course description for each course they desire to teach.
  
• Where can I get a Course Intent Packet (CIP)?
  CIPs are available under the "Teach" link located on the left side of this website, or click Course Intent Packet