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Reimbursement for Testing

 

                                                           Testing Reimbursement - Licensure                                                               

DEADLINE is May 28, 2027

 

The office of Human Resources is NOW offering Testing Reimbursement for a LIMITED TIME for PRAXIS II, Pearson Exams, edTPA or PPAT. If you are a(n): 

  • High school teacher (9-12) who passed a required licensure exam test to become highly qualified 

  • Middle grades teacher (6-8) who passed a required licensure exam to become highly qualified 

  • Elementary teacher (K-6) who passed a required licensure exam to become highly qualified 

  • Exceptional Children teacher (K-12) who passed a required licensure exam to become highly qualified

  • CTE teacher (6-12) who passed a required exam to become highly qualified for Career and Technical Education

  • Fully licensed teacher who has added an area of high need, including Math, Science EC and is currently teaching in that area). Proof of a submitted application to add the tested area to current teaching license to NCDPI (screenshot or email) or Updated NC License

Required documentation:

1)   Verification of payment (paid receipt) for required exam fee is attached. 

2)   The passing score report.

ONE TIME FOR ONE EXAM ONLY ANNUALLY. Subject to availability of funds (first come, first serve).

Reimbursement form link: 

2026-2027 Testing Reimbursement Form

 

*Test must have already been completed. Not valid until a score report has been received. Testing should have occurred from 7/1/23 to present day.

 

Guidelines and Procedures:
Reimbursement for courses taken through four-year colleges and universities will be granted to certified teachers employed by Craven County Schools, and to other employees who are enrolled in teacher education programs, subject to the availability of funds and in the following order of priority:

  1. Courses required to clear a provisional license in the area to which the individual is assigned;
  2. Courses included in a program of study to upgrade the license in the area of current assignment or to add an area of critical need;
  3. Courses at  the junior-year level or higher included in a program of study leading to licensure taken by non-certified employees;
  4. Courses required to add an initial license in administration or supervision.