Talent Pathways UCPS
Through an innovative partnership with UNC Charlotte, Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is proud to announce Next Stop: Teach UCPS, a teacher pipeline program for employees and former UCPS graduates. This new strategy will help UCPS to grow its own teachers and provide a roadmap that removes financial barriers for pursuing a teaching license.
Highlighted Graduate Certificates AT UNC Charlotte
Middle Grades and Secondary Education
Online
Contact
Ms. Cassandra Himes
chimes1@charlotte.edu
704-687-8727
Special Education (K-12), General Curriculum
Online
Contact
Ms. Ashley Langan
alangan1@charlotte.edu
704-687-8189
Special Education (K-12), Adapted Curriculum
Online
Contact
Ms. Ashley Langan
alangan1@charlotte.edu
704-687-8189
Graduate certificate in teaching frequently asked questions »
Why choose UCPS?
Union County Public Schools (UCPS) is the sixth-largest public school system in North Carolina. They serve approximately 41,500 students at 53 schools and have approximately 5,000 staff members.
UCPS ranked number two in the state on overall proficiency at 69.5 percent. The North Carolina overall proficiency rate is 54.2 percent.
The 2024 Cohort Graduation Rate (CGR) is 93.3 percent, the highest CGR under the current accountability model. The graduation rate for 2022-2023 was 92.3 percent.