Teacher Continuing Education Units
The general policy is 1 CEU for every 10 hours of seat time.
CEU Procedure
 | Turn in the prior approval form to appropriate school personnel. |
 | Take the course. |
 | Obtain a certificate of completion from the instructor. |
 | 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. |
 | Check to ensure that your information has been updated in eSchools. |
CEU Courses
See current courses available
Online: View the Adult Evening Education course offerings
Soft copy: Download the digital continuing education file
Print:
Visit any Wake County school or library to pick up a copy
Want to learn a skill, but don't see if offered? Contact the Lifelong Learning with Community Schools staff by email.
Contact Us
Email the Senior Administrator.
Prior Approval for Non-WCPSS Workshop (CEU)
Use
this form to request approval for credits for workshops taken outside of WCPSS which are not transcripted college/university courses.
FAQ for Teachers
I am not currently teaching and want to keep up my licensure. Can I take these classes for renewal credit?
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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".
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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?
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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 Ext "3".
As a current WCPSS teacher, what are the steps for signing up for a CEU class?
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To get CEUs for a course, follow this procedure:
- Turn in the prior approval form to appropriate school personnel.
- Take the course.
- Obtain a certificate of completion from the instructor.
- 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.
- 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?
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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.
How many credits do I need to renew my license?
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Teachers of grades kindergarten through eight 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 North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 3 or 4.
- 3 renewal credits addressing literacy as defined in North Carolina General Statute.
- 2 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA.
Teachers of grades nine through twelve 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 North Carolina Professional Teaching Standard 3 or 4).
- 5 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA.
Teachers completing the National Board Certification process may earn all 8 credits for completion of the process and certification. Those who are in the ten year national board renewal cycle may earn two credits.
School administrators must earn at least 8 renewal credits during each five-year renewal cycle that meet the following requirements:
- 3 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.
- 5 general credits (not to include years of experience) at the discretion of the employing LEA.
I have specific questions regarding the status of my license, my license expiration, CEUs needs, or something else. Whom do I contact in the school system?
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You will need to contact the licensure administrator designated for your school.
- Go to the intranet at www2.wcpss.net
- Type “Salary and Licensure” in the search menu.
- When the Intranet Human Resources page comes up, scroll down the section that says “Educator Licensing and Renewal.”
- You will see a list of the licensing administrators, as well as a link to a list titled “Licensure Contacts by School.
- To find out who the designee is for your school, open the link and scroll down to your school and view the column titled “Licensure Admin.”
- Contact this individual to ask specific questions regarding the status of your license.
