North Carolina
Note: this page is not mantained by NCDPI and does not represent NCDPI
State Representative: David Barbour
- Education Consultant – North Carolina DPI
- david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov
- 984-236-2781
State Membership
If you are a North Carolina LPS instructor or administrator your LAPSEN membership is already paid for by the state membership. To join follow the steps below. Note: you must have a valid North Carolina address and work for a system in North Carolina.
- To join follow the steps here – Click Here.
- You will need your state code to discount your membership fee. State member code: nc2021
- If you don’t have a North Carolina address but work in North Carolina, email info@laspen.org
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- Firefighter Technology
- NC Fire Technology Blueprint – Click Here
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Law & Justice
State Course Lesson Plans
- IP 11 – Click Here (very different from the LAPSEN intro course and lessons)
- IP 41 – Click Here (somewhat similar to the LAPSEN LE course and lessons)
- IP 42 – Click Here (identical to the LAPSEN SPS course and lessons)
Important Links:
- State CTE site – Click Here
- State SkillsUSA – Click Here
- NC High School Public Safety Teacher Network FC page (teacher maintained) – Click Here
Course Credentialing
Visit the LAPSEN credential page – lapsen.org/student-certification – has the most up to date information on all the Law and Public Safety credentials.
Note: all credentialing that requires intructors to be certified have a one year grace priod for the instructor to complete thier own process. In that time, intrructors can teach, test and certify their students.
Orders, Quotes and Invoices
Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications
All of our testing partners offer their tests through a single platform for the convenience of educators. Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications (STACC) offers the platform flexibility we need. You can find all the LAPSEN IRCs there.
Through STACC we can now offer pretest, tests over multiple testing days, and similar requests.
Order certifications and request invoices for ALL certifications from STACC – testscert.com – Click Here
IP11 Law and Public Safety Introductory Level Competency (LPCILC)
NCDPI and LAPSEN partnered in the development of the LPCILC credential. The assessment moves to a new platform this summer.
- Student Certification – Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency
- Student Certification Located – Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications (STACC) – testscert.com
- Student Certification Cost – $16
- Cut Score – 70
- Certification Information – lapsen.org/lpsilc-2
- Instructor Certification – no additional requirement
- Review for the LPCILC – Click Here
IP12 NECI National Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification
LAPSEN and NECI partnered to provide industry certification for IP12 in emergency dispatch. For certified instructors, instructional materials are available on lapsen.org.
- Student Industry Certification – NECI Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification
- Student Industry Certification Located – Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications (STACC) – testscert.com
- Student Certification Cost – $50 for North Carolina
- Cut Score: 75
- Certification Information – lapsen.org/neci911
- Instructor Certification – additional required certification: lapsen.org/911instructor
IP41 the National Law Enforcement Certification (NLEC)
LAPSEN, working with national law enforcement agencies, developed the new National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS (Secondary Post-secondary Student) standards and curriculum materials available on the lapsen.org website for members.
- Student Certification – National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS
- Review Guide – Click Here
- Student Certification Located – Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications (STACC) – testscert.com
- Student Certification Cost – $20 for North Carolina
- Cut Score – 70
- Certification Information – lapsen.org/national-le-certification
- Instructor Certification – no additional requirement
- Review for the NLEC – Click Here
IP42 the IFPO Certified Protection Officer Certification (CPO):
LASPEN has partnered with the International Federation of Protection Officers (IFPO) to offer the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) to our Law and Public Safety students. The course materials for IP42 (AKA Security and Protective Services (SPS) course by LAPSEN) support instructors to prepare entry level employees as well and prepare students for success on the CPO exam.
- Student Certification – IFPO Certified Protection Officer
- Student Certification Located – Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications (STACC) – testscert.com
- Student Certification Cost – $85 for North Carolina
- Cut Score – 60 (for high school)
- Certification Information – lapsen.org/certified-protection-officer
- Instructor Certification – additional certification required: lapsen.org/cpocertification
- Review for the CPO – Click Here
Overall retest/remediation policy
If a student fails their first attempt they may retest up to two more times provided the school follows these protocols. Schools may be more restrictive, allowing less retests, if they choose. The cost for retests are the same cost as regular tests.
- First Retest – May be taken as early as the next school day. Students should be provided a review with the instructor prior to retest. There may be an additional cost.
- Second Retest – Should the student fail the second attempt, the student must wait one calendar week before testing again. It is imperative that the school works with the student to ensure the student understands the material and is prepared. There may be an additional cost.
- Third Failure – If a student fails the third testing, the student cannot test again without retaking the course.
LAPSEN Director of Credentialing
Holly Scroggs, Ed.S. – Holly@laspen.org
Holly is an accomplished educator, former police officer, and LPS high school pathway completer!
Reach out to Holly with any questions.
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