"For the sake of our children, who are our future, let's keep the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching to advance teaching as an art and a profession."

--The Hon. Willis P. Whichard LISTEN

“This was a critical step to be included in the House budget. You have to be in somebody’s budget in order to get discussed in the final budget. But, this is just a step in the process. We’re not at the finish line.”--Elaine Franklin, NCCAT executive director. READ MORE

"The best investment we can make in the future of N.C. is providing a solid, stimulating education for our kids, and we need good teachers to make that happen." --Todd Miller READ MORE

"I learned more in the few days that I was [at NCCAT] than my entire time in going for my master's and any other professional development." --Donald Nagel READ MORE

NCCAT Professional Development Programs: Enriching, Practical, Research Based

NCCAT offers a continuum of professional development unlike any other in the nation, including programs for beginning teachers, interdisciplinary seminars for experienced teachers, and site-based instructional support, including Common Core State and North Carolina Essential Standards, and leadership training. READ MORE