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The EvoLLLution: Using Online Competency-Based Programming to Create Pathways for Lateral Entry Employees

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Classroom from WRAL

Jul 7, 2025

WRAL News: They’re NC’s fastest-growing source of new teachers. But thousands of them are leaving every year

Alternative Licensure Director Alison Winzeler and Assistant Dean for Professional Education and Accreditation Erin Horne speak to WRAL News about new data that shows thousands of people who switched careers to become North Carolina public school teachers are leaving their roles within three years.
Pathway to Practice NC

Feb 7, 2020

The EvoLLLution: Helping Adults Change Careers with a Pathway to Practice

Alison Winzeler, director of NC TEACH and alternative licensure at the NC State College of Education and coordinator of Pathway to Practice, discusses the progress of the Pathway to Practice program and lessons that have been learned since its launch. 
New wolf statue on central campus.

Oct 29, 2019

NC State Education Awarded $2.5M in Research Funding August-October, 2019

Faculty and researchers at the NC State College of Education, including its Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, were awarded $2,467,124 to support 15 research projects from Aug. 1 to Oct. 21, 2019.

May 9, 2018

Winzeler Named Co-Chair of UNC System Competency-Based Education Task Force

Alison Winzeler, director of NC State College of Education’s North Carolina Teachers of Excellence for All Children (NC TEACH) program, has been named co-chair of the University of North Carolina System Competency-Based Education Task Force. 

Nov 21, 2017

WUNC: New Online Program Helps Non-Traditional Teachers Get Licensed

What's the point of Pathway to Practice NC, the joint online program for lateral entry teachers between the NC State College of Education and UNC School of Education? To not only license more teachers who are already in the field, but to train thoughtful, effective teachers who will stay, Alternative Licensure Director Alison Winzeler tells WUNC News.

Pathway to Practice NC

Nov 7, 2017

The EvoLLLution: Using Online Competency-Based Programming to Create Pathways for Lateral Entry Employees

Alison Winzeler discusses Pathway to Practice North Carolina, a competency-based program designed to help lateral-entry teachers hired by North Carolina schools earn their teaching certifications, in an interview with The EvoLLLution. Winzeler is the coordinator of Pathway to Practice, director of NC TEACH and alternative licensure director at the NC State College of Education.