North Carolina Continuing Professional License — Student Services and Administrators Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Continuing Professional License — Student Services and Administrators in North Carolina: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

80

PD hours required

5

years per cycle

$75

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • College and university courses (official transcripts required)
  • LEA-approved professional development workshops
  • NCDPI-approved leadership and administrative development programs
  • Conferences related to professional discipline or executive roles

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • 8 CEUs (80 clock hours) required per 5-year renewal cycle (1 CEU = 10 clock hours)
  • Student services and administrators: 4 CEUs professional discipline/executive's role, 4 CEUs general
  • Applications submitted through the NCDPI Online Licensure System

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 80 hours needed.

TeacherStep

Best price

Online teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University.

Price / hour

$3.32

Est. total (80 hrs)

$265.60

States approved

6

Visit TeacherStep

How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 80 hours, submit your renewal application through the North CarolinaDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to North Carolina Renewal Portal

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