The PAL Program began as a collaborative project between Greensboro College and Bennett College and provides (1) the Professional Education sequence needed for teacher licensure and (2) a support network for lateral entry candidates.

The PAL model is based on the successful Project ACT alternative licensure program at East Carolina University. Since 1993, Project ACT has successfully assisted lateral entry teachers in the eastern part of the state to obtain full licensure. The PAL Program's goal is to provide that same opportunity in the Piedmont.

Philosophically, the PAL Program is based upon three essential ideas about teaching and learning:

First, a commitment to providing qualified, enthusiastic, confident, and dedicated teachers for K-12 children in North Carolina's classrooms;

Second, a recognition of life experiences of adults who seek to become teachers;

Third, the belief that the teaching profession rests upon specialized knowledge and skills and that this knowledge and these skills require instruction, guidance, reflection, and practice in order to be adequately developed.

Thus, we have developed a program that addresses a critical need, values partnership, and maintains the integrity of the profession. In addition, it provides networking, mentoring, and support.

PAL licensure areas include middle, secondary and K-12 certification. For more specific information, click on the link below.

• The PAL Program for Middle Grades and Secondary Teachers

For further information about the PAL Program, contact:

Prof. David Feagins
Coordinator, Alternative Licensure and Clinical Experiences
Greensboro College
815 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-7102, ext. 219
dfeagins@gborocollege.edu

Dr. John Hemphill
Director of Teacher Education
Greensboro College
815 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-7102, ext. 368
jmhemphill@gborocollege.edu

Dr. Rebecca Blomgren
Dean of Professional and Graduate Studies
Greensboro College
815 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-7102, ext. 262
blomgrenr@gborocollege.edu

Professional and Graduate Studies