2017-2018

Professional Educators of North Carolina is a

professional organization that serves as:
The voice for educators in policymaking

The forum for developing professional

relationships
The advocate for improving the learning
environment for every educator and student

Our Mission
Our mission is to promote education reform for the benefit of all
North Carolina children while ensuring the recruitment,
development and retention of qualified educators.
WE ARE
FOCUSED ON EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT
Annual Dues:
STATE-BASED
Educators - $162/year
NON-PARTISAN
AFFORDABLE Support Staff - $84/year
First-Year Teachers - $84/year
Students - $25/year
Associate - $25/year
Join Today!
First Payment not until October
Each One Reach One (E1R1)
Partner Membership - FREE
 $1 Million Liability Insurance
if you are named in a lawsuit as a result of your employment as an educator

Attorney Consultations
if you need the advice of an attorney PENC provides up to $10,00 for consultation

Member Representation
if you are asked to attend a meeting where your rights may be jeopardized

Employment Support
if you have any questions about your rights and responsibilities as a NC educator

Identity Theft Insurance

if you are a victim of identity theft, you receive $1,000 for reimbursement of attorneys
fees

You pay NOTHING out of pocket

for these services!
PENC is well represented at:
The General Assembly
The State Board of Education
The State Health Plan
The Teachers and State Employees Retirement
System

PENC understands how public education policy is

formed

PENC attends these meetings to monitor what policies

are being discussed and implemented, and we
voice thoughts, concerns and suggestions
to policymakers and lawmakers.
 National Board PreparationCheck Website for Dates
Learn valuable organization techniques
How to integrate portfolio instructions with sorting criteria
How to present an effective video lesson
Gain valuable tips for successful writing/test taking
Gain insight into other essential areas
HELPS Literacy Workshops
The Helping Early Literacy with Practice Strategies (HELPS) Programs
integrate easy-to-use instructional strategies that are specifically
designed to improve students reading fluency.
Learn how to use the One-on-one program as well as the small-
group version of HELPS

Retirement Planning
Professional Development Portal
Panoltia School Interpreter Training
Financial Planning
NEW! Beginning Teacher Training
NCCAT Subs on Us Grant
Covers the cost of a substitute for
up to a week so that members
can attend a program at NCCAT
New Teacher Grants
For members in their first 3 years
of teaching practice who
demonstrate a need for
instructional supplies
16 grant winners statewide will
receive $250.
Professional Development Grant
For members who pursue PD
opportunities
4 scholarships given in the amount
of $250
School Leadership Scholarship
Created for PENC educators who are
pursuing a Masters Degree in School
Administration (MSA).
1 scholarship winner will receive
$1,000 each.
National Board Scholarships
Members pursuing their initial National
Board Certification
2 scholarships of $500
Scholarship for Children of PENC
Members
College scholarship for the children of
PENC members
2 scholarships of $500
Would you wait until you get into a car
accident to get your car insurance?
You will be unable to receive assistance from PENC
if an issue arises before you become a member.
To receive legal assistance, you MUST join PENC
prior to any incidents giving rise to your need for
advice.

Best Practice:
Join an organization
BEFORE you enter the classroom!
Website Used Today:
www.penc.goweebly.com

PENC Office
800.542.8844
www.pencweb.org
PENC Team
Bill Medlin, Executive Director
Alex Knepp, Director of Communications
Annette Thomas, Office Manager
Tammy Beach, President
Beth Brabble, Vice President