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To receive more information on GCS ACT, please contact:

Amy Holcombe
GCS ACT
Guilford County Schools
Human Resources Office
712 North Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 335-3294 x5016 phone
holcoma@gcsnc.com

GCS ACT Compare

There are many excellent programs available in the state of North Carolina that lead to a NC Standard Professional I teaching license. Some are online, some are face-to-face, and others use blended models. Program length and costs vary greatly by college and university. In response to the complex options available, the table below outlines some of the differences between your options.

OPTION 1: GCS ACT
Courses Offered By:		Guilford County Schools in conjunction with Guilford Technical Community College
Graduate Credit:		No
Hours:		290
Length:		18 Months
Cost:		$383 tuition, $50 books
NC Standard Professional I License:		Yes
License Reciprocity With Other States:	Other states may accept with reciprocity. Some may require additional coursework.
Click here to read the North Carolina Legislation, which enabled this program option for lateral entry teachers.


OPTION 2: REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE LICENSURE CENTER (RALC)
Courses Offered By:	Community College or Four Year University or College
Graduate Credit:	Optional
Hours:	Varies by institution
Length:	Varies by institution
Cost:	Dependent upon length of program
NC Standard Professional I License:	Yes
License Reciprocity With Other States:	Yes

OPTION 3: FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE
Courses Offered By:	Four Year University or College
Graduate Credit:	Optional
Hours:	Varies by institution
Length:	Varies by institution
Cost:	Dependent upon length of program
NC Standard Professional I License:	Yes
License Reciprocity With Other States:	Yes

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