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STEM programs in April and June open for registration now

Make plans to join NCCAT for three exciting STEM Professional Development programs in April and June. NCCAT's instructional programs reflect the broad range of unique professional development topics for public school teachers and other educators. Challenging formats, combined with professional learning communities, shape the NCCAT offerings. All programs incorporate state standards.

Polk County School Board celebrates William J. Miller NCCAT Scholarship

During a regular meeting, the Polk County Board of Education recognized the full funding of the William J. Miller NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship Monday, February 13.  The William J. Miller Honored Educator Scholarship has been created to honor Mr. Miller, who retired after a distinguished career in Polk County Schools as a teacher, coach, principal, administrator, and superintendent.

Math Professional Development programs in April and May with NCCAT at Ocracoke campus

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Make plans to join NCCAT for two exciting Math Professional Development programs in April and May. NCCAT's instructional programs reflect the broad range of unique professional development topics for public school teachers and other educators. Challenging formats, combined with professional learning communities, shape the NCCAT offerings. All programs incorporate state standards.

NCCAT hosts Teacher Leadership Institute: Teacher of the Year program in Ocracoke

2 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960

NCCAT again proudly presented the "Teacher Leadership Institute: Teacher of the Year" program in Ocracoke on Feb. 6-10. North Carolina's 2023 Teachers of the Year were invited to join us in examining educational leadership and positive responses to institutional change. This group spent hours in sessions discovering how to continue their growth as educational professionals.

New Literacy programs coming to NCCAT in April apply now

Make plans to join NCCAT for two exciting Literacy Professional Development programs in April. NCCAT's instructional programs reflect the broad range of unique professional development topics for public school teachers and other educators. Challenging formats, combined with professional learning communities, shape the NCCAT offerings. All programs incorporate state standards.

Canvas - Time to Design at NCCAT Ocracoke in March

2 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960

Canvas is a useful tool whether it s for fully online courses or to create modules for a blended teaching approach, but who has the time and support to craft great Canvas resources? This program will give teachers exactly that - the time and support needed to accomplish their Canvas design goals. Teachers will learn best practices for building lessons, assignments, discussions, and modules while being supported in their work.

MEETING NOTICE:

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene a meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss recent legislative matters.

Empowering Middle Grades Math Learners this March

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Now more than ever, middle grades students need math classroom structures that honor their strengths and create problem-solving mindsets. Let's explore strategies that bring engagement and strengths-based teaching to the middle grades classroom. Sessions for this program will include authentic problem-solving strategies, number sense routines, and vocabulary instructional practices. This program is intended for math teachers in grades 5-8.

Math badge opportunities at NCCAT available in February

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Two Math badge opportunities are coming to NCCAT this February.  Math I Badge 1: Core Instruction Practices is on February 14 at Cullowhee.  Math I Badge 2: Rigor and Representations is on February 15 at Cullowhee. The Math Badge journey focuses on helping educators bring the best practices for math instruction to life in their classrooms. Participants who earn the NCCAT Math Badge will apply their new learning in various settings, including classroom instruction and coaching.

NCCAT Ocracoke campus hosts community meeting about future plans on Jan. 27

2 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) would like to share a preliminary draft for adding and renovating the NCCAT Ocracoke campus.  An opportunity for community input will occur on Friday, January 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NCCAT Ocracoke campus building.