Join us December 11-14 at NCCAT Cullowhee for "Recipe for Problem Solving: A Computational Thinking Journey for Educators." This training, led by research scholars from the William and Ida Friday Institute for Education Innovation, will provide K-12 teachers with a comprehensive introduction to computational thinking and practical teaching strategies. Participants will explore the fundamentals of computational thinking, coding, and age-appropriate programming tools to integrate into their classrooms.

Join us December 11-15 for "Visions for Teaching Writing for Grades K-5" at NCCAT Ocracoke. A basic goal for North Carolina elementary teachers is to teach our pupils to write effectively and flexibly. An important ingredient in supporting a vision for teaching writing is to apply methods with a proven track record of success. This seminar will help teachers observe a child’s writing and how to engage with them to provide that extra “nudge” to take their writing to the next level. Join this NCCAT seminar to learn about research-based best practices for teaching writing to our kindergarten through fifth graders.

Join us for "Supporting the N.C. Portrait of a Graduate Competencies in the STEM" Nov. 27-30 in Cullowhee. The Portrait of a Graduate Competencies include adaptability, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, empathy, learner’s mindset, and personal responsibility. Each of these skills are necessary components of high-quality STEM education! Participants in this seminar will experience the Portrait of a Graduate Competencies within the context of STEM and will walk away with tangible strategies that can be quickly implemented in the STEM classroom!

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene their next regularly scheduled meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023, via zoom and in person at the NCCAT Ocracoke campus, 2 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960.