CCTI is an NCDPI-approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) for those who would like to earn their license through the Residency Pathway. CCTI: Wake-Durham is available for teachers who work in a North Carolina Public School. Participants complete all program requirements while teaching full-time in their districts.
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Program Overview
CCTI: Wake-Durham (CCTI) is an accelerated alternative teacher licensure program which 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 either meet for face-to-face classes, or join synchronous/asynchronous online distance learning classes, or complete coursework 100% online.
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:
- Elementary Education
And, in all middle and high school areas, including:
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
- World Languages
- CTE
The CCTI program is also suited for teachers seeking K-12 licensure in the following content areas:
- English as a Second Language
- Fine/Performing Arts
- Foreign Languages
- Physical Education
- Special Education: General Curriculum
Do you hold information sessions?
Yes! Please click here to see upcoming sessions.
How long does it take to complete the CCTI program?
The participants will be able to complete all CCTI program requirements in less than 3 semesters.
When can a residency teacher apply for licensure?
After the participant successfully completes: 1) the CCTI coursework, 2) all required state licensure assessments, and 4) other district requirements of beginning teachers, the residency license can be converted to an Initial Professional License. CCTI: Wake-Durham has partnered with TeachNC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting future teachers like you as they seek licensure as a North Carolina educator.
What sets the CCTI: Wake-Durham 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.
What is the total cost of the CCTI Program?
The total cost is $4,750. Wake County Public School System and Durham Public School System offers scholarships for their teachers to reduce tuition cost to $2,000.
Scholarships may be available through the individual LEA. Tuition payments made are nonrefundable.
For further questions about the CCTI: Wake-Durham program, please contact our staff:
Ms. Lisa Sonricker, Program Director, lsonricker@wcpss.net
Ms. Kathy Saunders, Curriculum Coordinator, krsaunders@wcpss.net