Directors & Administrators

The Institute is committed to promoting and supporting professional development for North Carolina early educators working with and on the behalf of children birth through age twelve. Below are numerous resources and tools for program administrators working in the field to support professional growth and learning. Additional information is available throughout our website for all who work in the field. If you have suggestions for additional content to add to the website or should you have questions, please email Debra Torrence at director@ncicdp.org.

Adult Educator Endorsement – The Adult Educator Endorsement (AEE) represents the state’s guidelines for those providing CEUs for Early Educator Certification renewal. Click on AEE above to learn more about how you can provide CEUs.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

CEUs Facts & Tips

CEUs must be 5 hours or more
CEUs count for inservice training
Approving bodies for CEU content for EEC Renewal recognized by the Institute include:
- A regionally accredited community college or university or
- A local education agency (LEA) or
- A member of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (www.iacet.org)

Financial Aid for CEUs

Local community college’s foundation may provide support for continuing education opportunities! Visit the Resource Library to download list of available resources.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® EEC Renewal scholarship – Supports attaining college credits for EEC renewal, even if you already have a degree. Download the FAQ and application or learn more about T.E.A.C.H. on the CCSA website.
Tax Benefits & Scholarships for EEC Renewal College Education - Various forms of tax credits, deductions and benefits are available to support your college education. Note some are offered for a limited time. Click here!

Providing CEUs

Interested in offering CEUs? Go to the Get Involved Section and click on webinars, Learn more…visit the Continuing Education section of the website, click on Adult Educator Tools & Guidelines and CEU Guidelines section.

Early Educator Certification

Early Educator Certification (EEC) Application
Early Educator Certification Forms
EEC Renewal Requirements
EEC Renewal Information
EEC Rewards – available to certified early educators with EEC identification number. Discounts keep growing and include one free year of membership with the NC Early Childhood Association!
EEC Rewards Vendor Packet
EEC Rewards Vendor Agreement Form

Quick Links - Find it quick! Use the SEARCH box at top top of the screen.

Changes to Your Email Address

Have a new email address? Emai us at info@ncicdp.org with your new address. Visit the website often as the information is updated regularly to keep you informed.

Career Planning Tools

Self Assessment for Administrators of Child Care Programs
There are 76 items covering 11 different competency areas in this self-assessment. For each item, a self-rating between one and five is given.

Great Early Childhood Teachers

North Carolina is home to over 40,000 early childhood teachers. Great early childhood teachers work all across our state with more than 200,000 children in early care and school age settings.

Workforce supports including scholarships, salary supplements, on-site technical assistance and quality improvement efforts supported by Smart Start and state resources increase the potential that children will benefit from a great teacher.

Great early childhood teachers yield great returns.
•   Children who participate in strong early childhood programs with great teachers do better in school and life.
•   Parents are able to work and be more productive at work when they know their child(ren) are with a great teacher.
•   Taxpayers see a significant benefit from their investment in great early childhood teachers — about a $7 return for every dollar.

Supporting Great Teachers in NC – Great early childhood teachers are in your program. Print, post, email, copy and share this brochure with programs and parents!

Great Early Childhood Teacher Brochure