North Carolina Continuing Professional License — Student Services and Administrators Renewal Requirements
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.
| Provider | Price / Hour | Est. Total Cost | States Approved | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TeacherStepBest price Online teacher education courses for re-certification and license renewal. Offers graduate credit through Converse University. | $3.32/hr | $265.60 | 6 | Visit |
TeacherStep
Best priceOnline 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
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