21. North Carolina The state and local boards of education may grant charters. A public school mayconvert north carolina education Alliance Lindalyn Kakadelis, Director http://www.heritage.org/Research/Education/Schools/north_carolina.cfm

site map help contact us The Heritage Foundation ... School Choice 2003 North Carolina Policy Archive: view by date Policy Archive: view by issue ... Return Home NORTH CAROLINA State Profile (Updated April 2004) School Choice Status Public school choice: No State constitution: No prohibitive language Charter school law: Established 1996 Strength of law: Strong Number of charter schools in operation: Number of students enrolled in charter schools (fall 2002): Publicly funded private school choice: No Privately funded school choice: Yes Home-school law: Moderate regulation Ranking on the Education Freedom Index (2001): 27th out of 50 states K-12 Public Schools and Students (2001-2002) Public school enrollment: 1,303,928 Students enrolled per teacher: 15.6 Number of schools (2000-2001): 2,192 Number of districts: 117 Current expenditures: $8,577,066,000 Current per-pupil expenditure: $6,578 Amount of revenue from the federal government: 7.7% K-12 Public School Teachers (2001-2002) Number of teachers: 83,526 Average salary: $42,959 K-12 Private Schools (1999-2000) Private school enrollment: 96,262

22. The Center For Education Reform: North Carolina's Charter Law Indepth analysis of north carolina s charter school law, State board ofeducation; local boards may authorize, subject to state board’s approval http://edreform.com/charter_schools/laws/NorthCarolina.htm

Charter School Legislation: Profile of North Carolina's Charter School Law Note : The following ranking and analysis reflects the state's law as of 2001. For the most recent state law profile, please contact the Center for Education Reform or order Charter School Laws Across the States: Ranking Score Card and Legislative Profiles from our Publications page North Carolina (1996; last amended in 1998) The 12 th strongest of the nation's 38 charter laws General Statistics Number of Schools Allowed 100; 5 per school district per year Number of Charters Operating (As of Fall 2001) Approval Process Eligible Chartering Authorities State board of education; local boards may authorize, subject to state board’s approval Eligible Applicants Person, group of persons, or non-profit corporation Types of Charter Schools Converted public, converted private, new starts Appeals Process Applications denied by the local school board or UNC institution may be appealed to the state board of education Formal Evidence of Local Support Required Majority of teachers, majority of uncertified staff at school, and a significant number of parents must support for conversions. Districts must provide and sponsors must consider impact statement.

23. NC Periodical Index north carolina Journal of Teacher education / NC Association of Colleges of History Council 1991 Voice / NC School boards Association 1992- http://www.lib.ecu.edu/NCCollPCC/scope2.html

24. Carteret County Schools - Curriculum & Instruction north carolina Leads the Nation in Public School Accountability Superintendentsand local boards of education will be responsible for designing the http://www.carteretcountyschools.org/ci/ncsas.htm

Home About System/BOE Cafeterias Calendars ... Pre-Kindergarten Initial Application Form (PDF file) 2005-2006 High School Course of Study General Information (pdf) 2005-2006 High School Course Listings (pdf) North Carolina's Student Accountability Standards 1. North Carolina Leads the Nation in Public School Accountability 2. The Standards at a Glance 3. Policy Provides Re-test Options 4. Policy Requires Intervention Strategies ... 6. Public School Graduates Ready to Compete North Carolina Leads the Nation in Public School Accountability I nitially, North Carolina school districts were held accountable for the academic achievements of their students. Implementation of the ABCs of Public Education in 1996 - 97 shifted that focus from the district level to the individual school level. Passage of the Student Accountability Standards continues the natural progression of the state's school accountability efforts by including students and parents. For the first time, North Carolina K-12 students have clear performance expectations. These standards will ensure that students can be identified when they have problems and receive appropriate and timely help, if necessary, to accelerate their skills to grade level. The Standards at a Glance The Student Accountability Standards are expectations for student achievement in all North Carolina public schools. There are two elementary standards, one middle school standard and one high school standard. They are broken down into Gateways.

25. North Carolina Department Of Cultural Resources Hunt was elected governor of north carolina in 1976 at the age of 39. “Friend of education Award,” the National State boards of education “Policy Leader http://www.ncdcr.gov/NCAward2003/hunt.htm

Search the Website North Carolina State Library Office of The Arts Locate our Sites and Services ... FAQ's Born in 1937, Hunt grew up in the Wilson County community of Rock Ridge. In high school, he was president of his junior and senior classes, yearbook editor, valedictorian and state president of the Junior Grange and Future Farmers of America. Characteristically, he played quarterback; at halftime, still in helmet and pads, he joined the marching band and played the trumpet. Other 2003 Recipients of the North Carolina Award Raleigh, NC 27699-4601 E-mail our Public Affairs Office © 2003 North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. Our mission is to enrich the cultural, educational, and economic well-being of North Carolina's citizens and visitors. We do this by working to enhance the availability and quality of our state's historic, library, and artistic resources. Knowing that cultural activities are integral to the daily lives of North Carolinians and a healthy economy, we work to preserve, develop, promote, and share the state's artistic, historic, and informational treasures.

26. End Zero Tolerance..::.. Putting The Spotlight On Zero Tolerance (a) Local boards of education shall adopt policies not inconsistent with theprovisions of the Constitutions of the United States and north carolina, http://www.jlc.org/EZT/StateLaws/NorthCarolina.htm

Get EZT Updates North Carolina State ZT Law WEST'S NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES ANNOTATED CHAPTER 115C. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION SUBCHAPTER VI. STUDENTSM ARTICLE 27. DISCIPLINE www.ncga.state.nc.us Current through the 2002 Regular Session § 115C-391. Corporal punishment, suspension, or expulsion of pupils (a) Local boards of education shall adopt policies not inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitutions of the United States and North Carolina, governing the conduct of students and establishing procedures to be followed by school officials in suspending or expelling any student, or in disciplining any student if the offensive behavior could result in suspension, expulsion, or the administration of corporal punishment. Local boards of education shall include a reasonable dress code for students in these policies. The policies that shall be adopted for the administration of corporal punishment shall include at a minimum the following conditions: Corporal punishment shall not be administered in a classroom with other children present; The student body shall be informed beforehand what general types of misconduct could result in corporal punishment;

27. NC State Board Of Education Highlights of the decisions made and actions taken by the north carolina StateBoard of education. SBE Policy Manual The official policies of the SBE http://www.ncpublicschools.org/state_board/

The State Board of Education is charged with supervising and administering "the free public school system and the educational funds provided for its support." NC State Board of Education 6302 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6302. phone: 919/807-3304 fax: 919/807-3198 Breaking News Current events affecting State Board members. About the NC SBE Member profiles, history of the SBE NC SBE Meeting Information Meeting dates, agendas and executive summaries for SBE meetings SBE Highlights Highlights of the decisions made and actions taken by the North Carolina State Board of Education. SBE Policy Manual The official policies of the SBE Advisory Councils , Boards and Commissions A listing of the groups that advise the State Board Legislative Report Legal Affairs Links to education statutes, policies, a full explanation of the disciplinary process, and more On the Road Learn where the State Board Chairman and State Superintendent are visiting this month

28. North Carolina Public Schools The north carolina Department of Public Instruction is the governoring body for all education Initiatives Events Conferences Agency Web Sites http://www.ncpublicschools.org/

@import "/styles/home.css"; K-12 CURRICULUM TESTING NCLB STATISTICS/DATA ... PROGRAM AREAS Choose Program: ABCs Assistance Teams Closing the Gap Community Services Distance Learning Effective Practices Governor's School Holocaust Council Homeless Program Human Resource National Board Certification NC School Report Cards NC Wise Owl No Child Left Behind NCWISE Parental Involvement Principal of the Year Professional Teaching Standards Reading First Students Teacher of the Year Troops to Teachers 21st Century Learning DEPARTMENTS Choose Department: Accountability Business Technologies Div. Career Technical Education Charter Schools Communications Curriculum Dept. of Public Instruction Enterprise Prog. Mgmt. Off. Exceptional Children Healthy Schools Human Resources Instructional Technology Professional Development Publication Sales Safe Schools School Improvement State Board of Education State Superintendent Technology Services Textbook Adoption SEARCH [Powered by Google] Highlights Assistance Teams Information for potential assistance team members SAT Report 2005 results of SAT testing Salary Schedule 2005-2006 state salary information for NC public school employees ABCs Results Student performance results from 2004-05 Education Legislation Summary of state legislation impacting public schools News More...

29. NC Board Of Architecture Continuing education. The north carolina Board of Architecture has implementeda modest continuing education requirement only 12 hours of health, http://www.ncbarch.org/

Established by legislative action in 1915 with the sole charge of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Current News 127 W. Hargett St Suite 304 Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 733-9544 FAX: (919) 733-1272 Email: ncba@ncbarch.org Frequently Asked Questions A list of answers to frequently asked questions is available on this web site by clicking the button labeled "FAQ" on the left. Please check this list before calling the Board office. Seal Brochure Requirements Regarding the Use of Professional Seals and the Practice of Architecture and Engineering in the State of North Carolina. Seal Brochure Intro ... Seal Brochure (PDF Mailing Lists Files containing names and addresses of all active architects and corporations licensed by this Board are now available for online purchase and download. Go there now. Continuing Education Each year on your annual renewal form you will be asked to indicate whether or not you have complied with the Boards rules on continuing education. You must certify that you did (or did not) comply. You are not required to submit documentation of your continuing education with the renewal form. However, you are required to keep a log detailing it. Should you be audited, you will be required to show proof of continuing education.

30. North Carolina State Board Of Cosmetic Art Examiners - Home The home page of the north carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. Continuing education will first be required of all estheticians and http://www.cosmetology.state.nc.us/

NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD of COSMETIC ART EXAMINERS 1201 FRONT STREET, SUITE 110 RALEIGH, NC 27609 Telephone: (919) 733-4117; Fax: (919) 733-4127 www.cosmetology.state.nc.us LAWS AND REGULATIONS Board Law Board Rules INFORMATION Board Member Information Board Members Board Meeting Agenda - Board Meeting Minutes Board Staff ... Contact Us Continuing Education Policy - Course Listing Cosmetic Art School Listing Esthetician Program School Listing ... School Licensing Information APPLICATIONS AND FORMS Apprentice Affidavit Complaints Continuing Education Exemption Form Out-of-State Credit Form Provider's Application Course Outline Format ... Mailing List/Address Change Teacher Application Cosmetology Manicurist Esthetician New Salon Application ... New School Application NEWS AND RELATED LINKS Headlines Newsletter Summer 2005 Spring 2005 Winter 2005 Fall 2004 ... Summer 2004 Disciplinary Actions Summer 2005 Spring 2005 Winter 2005 Fall 2004 ... Summer 2004 Links National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology National Cosmetology Association National Coalition of Esthetics and Related Associations ... Federal Tax Guidelines for the Cosmetology and Barbering Industry I RS information and tips about cosmetology industry National Cosmetology Association of North Carolina Reminder to all that USE OR POSSESSION OF CALLUS SHAVERS AND METHYL METHACRYLATE MONOMER (MMA) ARE PROHIBITED IN NORTH CAROLINA COSMETIC ART SALONS AND SCHOOLS.

31. NC Board Of Electrical Contractors Home Board Staff Complaints Continuing education Download The members consist of one member from the north carolina Department of http://www.ncbeec.org/

NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors [ Home ] Complaints Continuing Education Download Forms Examinations ... Dick Boyd, Former Board member, dies Our Mission To protect the life, health and property of the public through examination of applicants, education of licensees and discipline of individuals to promote quality electrical contracting in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87-Article 4. Our Organization The State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors is the State agency responsible for the administration and regulation of electrical contracting within the State of North Carolina. The Board reviews applications, administers examinations, certifies qualified individuals, issues licenses, and regulates persons engaging in electrical contracting within the State. The Board is composed of seven members who serve staggered seven-year terms. The members consist of one member from the North Carolina Department of Insurance designated by the Commissioner of Insurance; one electrical contractor member representative of the North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors designated by the governing body of that organization; and five members appointed by the Governor: one from the faculty of The Greater University of North Carolina who teaches or does research in the field of electrical engineering, one who is serving as a chief electrical inspector of a municipality or county in North Carolina, one electrical contractor member representative of the Carolinas Electrical Contractors Association, and two public members.

32. Policy Regarding Physical Education In The Public Schools north carolina STATE BOARD OF education Policy Manual. Policy IdentificationPriority High Student Performance Category Student Health Issues http://sbepolicy.dpi.state.nc.us/policies/HSP-S-000.asp?pri=01&cat=S&pol=000&acr

33. North Carolina Licensing: Guide To Contractor, Engineer, Architect, Land Surveyo north carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors Includescontinuing education information and list of approved course providers; http://www.constructionweblinks.com/Industry_Topics/Licensing__Industry_Topics/N

Licensing: North Carolina Back to Licensing Architects North Carolina Board of Architecture 127 West Hargett Street, Suite 304 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 (919) 733-9544; Fax (919) 773-1272 ncba@ncbarch.org Board of Architecture www.ncbarch.org Licensee and firm records can be searched by license number and name; records can be updated online. Provides license requirements and application procedures; license classifications; A.R.E. exam information; downloadable application, renewal, complaint and other forms; continuing education information; links to full text of board rules and statutes; board's Architecture Columns newsletter, with news and enforcement report; link to ADA regulations; seal brochure. Asbestos Management Professionals; Lead Workers and Companies Health Hazards Control Unit North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health 1912 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1912

34. NCBLPC - NC Board Of Licensed Professional Counselors The north carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors (NCBLPC or the establishing standards for continuing professional counselor education, http://www.ncblpc.org/

Welcome to the North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors Website! We have established this site to provide you with up-to-date information on many facets of the counselor licensing process in North Carolina. The site is designed to provide you with information and resources pertaining to the establishment of the board, the licensure law, obtaining a license in North Carolina, locating licensed professional counselors in your area, filing ethical complaints against counselors licensed in North Carolina, and information regarding contacting the board directly. What is the NCBLPC? Historical Note The Licensed Professional Counselor Act of 1993 replaced the Registered Professional Counselor Act passed by the General Assembly of North Carolina in 1983. Both of these bills were sponsored and supported by the North Carolina Counseling Association (NCCA) and its forerunners (the NC Personnel and Guidance Association and the NC Association for Counseling and Development). The North Carolina Counseling Association consists of professional counselors who practice in mental health agencies, schools, colleges, family counseling clinics, private practice, and other settings. NCCA is a chartered state branch of the American Counseling Association, which has promoted the licensure of professional counselors in the United States.

35. Welcome To NCBCE I am proud that north carolina is a national leader in education progress.”full story Gov. Easley Appoints Student to State Board of education http://www.ncbce.org/

Gov. Easley Emphasizes Importance of NCBCE at Board Meeting At the August 11th NCBCE board of directors meeting, Gov. Mike Easley reiterated the important role NCBCE and its member organizations have in advancing education initiatives in North Carolina and preparing a capable workforce for the state's economic security. Easley addresses NCBCE Board of Directors Easley thanked the board members for their service and their leadership in improving pubic education. He expressed his appreciation for their hard work and support on initiatives involving teacher recruitment, teacher working conditions and reforming high schools. The governor also told members that he looks forward to continued support in the upcoming work of the Center for 21st Century Skills. The governor spoke briefly about the education budget that had passed the House and was awaiting approval by the Senate before being sent to his desk. full story Tricia Willoughby Tapped Executive Director for NCBCE It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself to you as the new executive director for the North Carolina Business Committee for Education. It is an exciting time to take on bold new initiatives in partnership with Governor Easley. For the first time in its history, NCBCE was included in the governor's budget and is beginning new work on the Center for 21st Century Skills that will be housed here at the NCBCE office. I want to thank the NCBCE board of directors, Bill McAulay and the administration for their support as I continue the education journey. As many of you know, I spent the past several months as interim superintendent of Public Instruction for North Carolina. Before that appointment, I taught education at Meredith College in Raleigh. I have also worked for a small business early on in my career.

36. About NCBCE Provide State Board of education and State Superintendent with business The north carolina Business Committee for education (NCBCE) is an advocate and http://www.ncbce.org/about.html

NCBCE's 2005 Business Plan Establish a Center for 21st Century Skills to design curriculum, teacher training, and student assessments to support students in acquiring knowledge and skills to prepare them for further education and for the present and future workforce. The center will work closely with the New Schools Project with an initial focus on high school reform. The Center will also work with the NC Science, Math, and Technology Education Center; the NC School of Science and Math; the Board of Science and Technology; and governing boards of education (SBE, Community College, and University) to research and propose options to create new or expand existing math and science summer programs across the state and to establish regional math and science programs for high achieving high school students. The center will also support efforts of the Futures for Kids program that connects students with the workforce needs of their home communities. Continue partnership with NC Science, Math and Technology Education Center to plan, produce and distribute Math Advocacy toolkit in all 100 counties. Assist DPI in preparation and launching of new Academies, recruiting business to provide content experts as needed to assist with community discussion committees

37. The NC Education Place north carolina education site with online learning styles tutorial and by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, north carolina Teacher http://www.geocities.com/educationplace/

Lesson Plans and Tools Teacher Resources Brain Theory WebQuests ... NC Wise and NC WISEOWL Overview of NCTA Millennium Project Contact Us ... Webmaster The NC Education Place Welcome to The Education Place HomePage. To view our site, select from the options on the menu to your left. The Education Place HomePage is a site developed for and maintained by educators in North Carolina. Teacher Features: If you want to be a teacher.... Flowers are Red and What matters... Among the pages you will find information on professional development by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, North Carolina Teacher Academy, North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, along with links to conferences and seminars. Learning Styles is an online tutorial on the basics of accomodating for student learning styles. WebQuests, Windows to the Internet, Virtual Fieldtrips and Resources are special features for teachers, parents and students providing safe educational links and information. Student Web Features: Student Expressions and Virtual Museum The internet is like a living organism... constantly growing and changing. We invite you to visit our page often to see the exciting new things happening in North Carolina Education.

38. North Carolina Board Of Nursing On July 1, 2000, the north carolina Board of Nursing joined the Nurse Licensure For Graduates of Nursing education Programs Located Outside of the USA http://www.ncbon.com/LicIni-exam.asp

LICENSURE BY EXAM LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION NUMBER OF TIMES THE EXAM MAY BE TAKEN LOCATION OF TEST CENTERS IN NORTH CAROLINA FOREIGN NURSES SEEKING LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION ... LICENSURE APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR CONVICTIONS AND/OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION The North Carolina Board of Nursing uses the licensure examination prepared by National Council of State Boards of Nursing to measure competence for entry level practice for graduates of North Carolina Board of Nursing approved programs of nurse education. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has contracted with NCS Pearson to administer NCLEX using COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING. Candidates must register to take the licensure examination with NCS Pearson. If you wish to be licensed to practice nursing in North Carolina, you must complete the Application for Licensure by Examination and submit it to the North Carolina Board of Nursing along with the correct fees. Every line on the insert form must be completed. If you have not applied elsewhere to take the NCLEX, answer NONE. All questions must be answered, and the form notarized to be acceptable. On July 1, 2000, the North Carolina Board of Nursing joined the Nurse Licensure Compact. This interstate compact is the basis for the mutual recognition model of nursing regulation among states whose legislatures have enacted the compact. These states are called party states. Contact our website for specific information about how the interstate compact will effect your license in North Carolina.

39. North Carolina Board Of Nursing Chapel Hill University Of north carolina at Chapel Hill Graduates of theprograms of practical nursing education receive a diploma and are eligible to http://www.ncbon.com/Education-nurseprog.asp

NURSING PROGRAMS BACK to EDUCATION Nursing Programs Leading To Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Programs Leading To Diploma in Registered Nursing Nursing Programs Leading To Associate Degree ... Nursing Programs Leading to a Diploma in Practical Nursing NURSING PROGRAMS LEADING TO BACCALAUREATE DEGREE A program leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing is generally 4 years in length and is offered by a college or university which provides baccalaureate and/or higher degree education.   The nursing curriculum includes classroom and clinical experiences for patients across the lifespan in hospital and community/public settings.  The program prepares a minimal competent, independent nursing  practitioner for these settings. Graduates of approved baccalaureate programs earn a college degree and are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN.  A RN license is awarded upon successful "Pass" on NCLEX and satisfaction of other licensure requirements. Chapel Hill: University Of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Charlotte: Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte: UNC - Charlotte - APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS Cullowhee: Western Carolina University ... TOP NURSING PROGRAMS LEADING TO DIPLOMA IN REGISTERED NURSING A program leading to a diploma in nursing is generally 18-32 months in length and is offered by a hospital.   The nursing curriculum includes classroom and clinical experiences for patients across the lifespan in hospital, long term care, and community settings.  The program prepares a minimal competent, independent nursing practitioner for these settings.

40. Private Higher Education In North Carolina Private higher education in north carolina has a long history and traces its Now called north carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, the board http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/EDUCATED/privated.htm

Private Higher Education in North Carolina History of Private Higher Education History Private higher education in North Carolina has a long history and traces its beginnings to 1772 and the founding of Salem College , one of the earliest colleges for women in the United States. Louisburg College , which was chartered in 1787, is our second oldest institution of private higher education. The decade of the 1830s witnessed a flourishing of private colleges in North Carolina Wake Forest in 1834 and Davidson College and Guilford College in 1837, while both Duke University and Greensboro College trace their beginnings to 1838. These schools were founded by private citizens determined to spread the benefits of higher education to North Carolina. Twenty of our current private colleges or their predecessors were operating in the state by 1877. GO to top Today North Carolina has the following 36 independently controlled colleges and universities accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. These institutions are affiliated with 14 different religious denominations and enroll over 60,000 students. They confer nearly one-third of the bachelor's degrees awarded in the state each year and over half of the state's degrees in law and medicine. Barber-Scotia College (Concord) Barton College (Wilson) Bennett College (Greensboro) Belmont Abbey College (Belmont) Brevard College (Brevard) Cabarrus College of Health Sciences (Concord) Campbell University (Buies Creek)

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