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The Central Carolina Local Alternative Teacher Preparation (LATP) Program is an intense, accelerated teacher licensure program. The LATP program offers recent college graduates and mid-career professionals who have earned Bachelor degrees in non-teaching areas the opportunity to become fully licensed teachers. Participants teach in local school districts while they complete the LATP program requirements. To promote high quality teaching and learning, LATP teachers work with an instructional coach and mentor.
LATP Contacts:
Program Administrator Lisa Sonricker sonrickerl@ccresa.net
Lead Instructor Patricia Hilliard hilliardp@ccresa.net
FAQ
How long does it take to complete the program?
The participants will be able to complete the course requirements in less than two years. The coach and mentor supports are provided for three years.
When can a lateral-entry teacher apply for licensure?
After successfully completing the LATP coursework, two years of coaching and mentor support, and all other requirements of beginning teachers, the lateral entry license can be converted to a standard Initial license.
Who is eligible to participate?
The participant must be a first or second year lateral entry teacher. This program serves middle and high school teachers from most subject areas including Career-Technical Education, Fine Arts, Healthful Living, and Special Education: General Curriculum.
Program at-a-glance
| YEAR 1 | Responsible Party | Program Component | Hours |
| District | Lateral Entry Orientation | 80 | |
| CCRESA | Foundations of Teaching & Learning | 50 | |
| CCRESA | Winter Symposium | 6 | |
| School or District | Instructional Coach | 36 | |
| School or District | Mentor | 36 | |
| District | Beginning Teacher Requirements | 19 |
| YEAR 2 | Responsible Party | Program Component | Hours |
| CCRESA | LATP Summer Institute | 90 | |
| CCRESA | Independent Study Modules | 20 | |
| CCRESA | Winter Symposium | 6 | |
| School or District | Instructional Coach | 24 | |
| School or District | Mentor | 18 | |
| District | Beginning Teacher Requirements | 9 |
| YEAR 3 | Responsible Party | Program Component | Hours |
| School or District | Instructional Coach | 18 | |
| School or District | Mentor | 9 |
LATP COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Foundations of Teaching and Learning
This is an intensive 50-hour yearlong course offered, primarily, in the evening throughout the school year. It is specifically designed to teach participants: (1) the fundamentals of instructional design, (2) strategies to enhance student learning and engagement, (3) reflective practices to improve instruction, and (4) methods of effectively connecting with the local community.
Independent Study Modules
LATP teachers complete these standards-based modules at their own pace. The modules provide teachers with opportunities to reflect upon and improve their own teaching practice; explore the local community resources; and interact with colleagues, administrators, parents, and district personnel.
Winter Symposium
This is a one-day professional learning event for all LATP teachers and instructional coaches.
LATP Summer Institute
This is a 15-day series of courses that explore intermediate instructional design and delivery methods; topics include the backward design process, personalized learning, culturally responsive teaching, differentiation for special populations, and data-driven instruction.
Beginning Teacher Requirements
The LATP teachers must fulfill all district requirements for beginning teachers, e.g., participating in beginning teacher meetings and completing the peer observation process.