Do North Carolina public charter schools teachers qualify to apply for these awards?

Teachers from charter and magnet schools in North Carolina are considered public school teachers and are eligible to apply for the PRISM award.

What type of licensure is required to apply for the Career Award?

To apply for the PRISM award, teaching professionals must currently be employed at a K-12 public school (including charters) and hold a professional educator's license to teach in a North Carolina K-12 public school.  This includes those with licensure in elementary education. 

Can I apply for this program if I do not teach in a public school in North Carolina?

No.