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MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Board of Trustees Meeting in Cullowhee

NCCAT statute at Cullowhee.
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene a meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the meeting is to update the Board members on NCCAT’s progress.


 

Educator Spotlight: Margaret Bonds, Pioneer Springs Community School

Margaret Bonds
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
Thank you to Margaret Bonds of Pioneer Springs Community School in Charlotte for taking time to talk with us about her time with us for the Charter School Connections program at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee. "What really stood out to me was how practical and useful the sessions were," Bonds said. "I walked away with so many tools and ideas that I can use right away with my students"

NCCAT Hosts Inaugural Beginning Teacher Coordinator Institute in Guilford County

Participants at the Beginning Teacher Coordinator Institute.
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) held its first annual Beginning Teacher Coordinator Institute on March 28 at Guilford Technical Community College. The event brought together representatives from more than 70 school districts across North Carolina for a day of learning and collaboration focused on beginning teachers.

Science and Engineering Practices and the New Science Standards with NCCAT in May

Teachers talking about professional development.
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
As we have entered the installation phase of the new North Carolina Science Standards, the 8 Science and Engineering Practices lifted by the National Research Council have been identified as the anchor for this shift. This program at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee May 19-22 will focus on the 8 SEPs and how they can be used to lift our new standards. Lodging, meals and program materials are provided free of charge.

Prompt to Product: Creating Resources Using AI with NCCAT in April at Cullowhee campus

Teachers working on AI at NCCAT.
Discover how to create engaging educational resources with AI in 'Prompt to Product.' Explore AI's capabilities for literacy, art, and music, and build personalized tools for your classroom at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee April 28-May 1st. This hands-on workshop provides practical AI strategies and ready-to-use resources for K-12 educators. Lodging, meals and program materials are provided free of charge.

Charter School Connections program in April at NCCAT Cullowhee - apply now

Teachers collaborate at NCCAT.
276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee NC 28723

How can charter school teachers and leaders build networks of support for school, staff, and students? With each charter school operating as an independent LEA, how do we form communities with other charter school educators to share best practices and increase community support? Find out with us at Charter School Connections in April in Cullowhee.

MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Building Project Committee Meeting

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The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Cullowhee Campus Building Project Committee will convene a meeting at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723, and virtually at nccat.org. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Capital Project.

Wake County teacher named NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Runner-up

Pieter Westerbeek

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) proudly announces Pieter Westerbeek, a special education teacher at Knightdale High School in the Wake County Public School System, is the runner-up for the NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year. In its sixth year, this prestigious award aims to honor promising new leaders in North Carolina’s public and charter schools. Before the recognition event, finalists attended a week of professional development at the Truist Leadership Institute. This initiative recognizes the potential of beginning teachers, providing them with essential support and resources.

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