About

CCTI is an NCDPI approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) for those who would like to earn their license through the Residency Pathway.  CCTI is available for teachers who work in North Carolina school districts and are able to attend face-to-face classes in either Wake County, Durham County, or Johnston County. Participants complete all program requirements while teaching full-time in their districts. CCTI was initiated in 2016 by the Superintendents of the Central Carolina Regional Service Alliance (CCRESA). 

If you are a new teacher participating in the CCTI Program, please click here to register for the online logging system.  Coaches and mentors, please use this link to register.

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Face-to-Face classes will be offered in 3 locations: Johnston County, Wake County, and Durham County.  Participants may choose whichever location works best for them.

Program Overview
The Central Carolina Teaching Initiative (CCTI) is an accelerated alternative teacher licensure program. The CCTI offers recent college graduates and mid-career professionals who hold bachelor’s degrees in non-teaching areas the opportunity to become fully licensed teachers.

CCTI is available to residency teachers who work in participating Central North Carolina school districts. Participants complete all program requirements while teaching full-time in their districts.

CCTI participants will meet for face-to-face classes and online classes.  The face to face classes will be held at schools in Johnston County (Cohort A), Wake County (Cohort B), and Durham County (Cohort C).  Participants may choose the Cohort that is most convenient for them. The 2019-2020 calendar for all face-to-face classes and online classes is posted under the “Course Calendar” tab.  If you are accepted into the program, please mark all of your Cohort dates on your calendar

Who is eligible to participate?
The participant must be a first or second year residency teacher. The program accepts participants who have earned Bachelor’s degrees from a Regionally Accredited College or University with a minimum GPA of 2.7. This program is designed for teachers seeking licensure in all middle and secondary areas including Career Technical Education.

The CCTI program is also suited for teachers seeking K-12 licensure in the following content areas:

1. English as a Second Language
2. Fine/Performing Arts
3. Foreign Languages
4. Physical Education
5. Special Education: General Curriculum

How long does it take to complete the CCTI program?
The participants will be able to complete all CCTI program requirements in one year.

When can a residency teacher apply for licensure?
After the participant successfully completes: 1) the CCTI coursework, 2) one year of coaching support, 3) all required state licensure assessments, and 4) other district requirements of beginning teachers, the lateral entry license can be converted to an Initial Professional License.

What sets the CCTI program apart from other alternative licensure programs?
The CCTI program is based on three pillars of learning to best prepare residency teachers for successful careers in education. First, our coursework provides teachers with practical applications that they can immediately implement in their classrooms. Second, the program operates on a cohort model to strengthen peer learning, collaboration, and community. Lastly, CCTI teachers work with an instructional coach to support all professional learning experiences.