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Application

What are the steps to apply for EEC?

Step 1: Complete and sign the EEC application.
Step 2: Attach all official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities to the application.
Step 3: Duplicate and retain a copy of application materials.
Step 4: Attach a check or money order (if fee is not covered by another source).
Step 5: Mail the application packet to NC Institute for Child Development Professionals, PO Box 959, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Where can I access an EEC Application? The EEC Application and other materials can be downloaded here.

What is the policy regarding the use of my teaching license to apply for EEC?

A teaching license can be submitted to EEC as education documentation instead of an official transcript as long as the copy provided includes both sides (front and back) of the license. Random checks will be completed to verify the validity of the license.

Education obtained through the BK (SPI or SPII) or Preschool Add-on license process will be evaluated as level 11 or higher on the ECE scale. The license will be seen as equivalent to having earned at least 18 birth to five focused semester hours. Those working with school age children who have the BK (SPI or SPII) or Preschool Add-on license will be equivalent to level 8 on the school age scale, but may earn a higher level with the submission of an official transcript where courses can be evaluated.

Without an official transcript, those with a BK lateral entry license will be assessed as level 8 on the ECE scale or the SA scale depending on the ages with which they work. An official transcript may show additional hours that will count toward a higher level on either scale.

Applicants who submit a K-6 or Exceptional Children K-12 license will be level 8 on the ECE scale, but those working with school age children will be certified at level 11 or higher on the school age scale. Please note that those with school age related licenses who work with children ages birth to five may earn a higher certification level by submitting official transcripts.