Do you have Base 10 blocks sitting on shelves in your classroom that you would love to use in a powerful way? Join us for "Unlocking Math: The Power of Base 10 Blocks" at NCCAT Cullowhee. This hands-on seminar and experience the power of this tool in building an understanding of our Base 10 number system. Sessions will include work with operations and work with how to use the blocks to represent decimal numbers. The program takes place Dec. 9-11.

NCCAT is proud to see our Senior Math Specialist, Emily Myers, participate in this excellent podcast, The Amplifying Voices "We All Speak Math." The discussion was great, and it focused on the importance of fostering a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment where students feel empowered to share their evolving ideas and engage in continuous improvement through revision.​ More on how to listen with story.

Calling all K-5 social studies teachers! Join us at NCCAT Ocracoke for K-5 Social Studies: Where Inquiry Sets Sail. Dive deep into the Inquiry Design Model (IDM) and craft engaging inquiry opportunities that will captivate your students. You'll learn how to develop thought-provoking questions, evaluate sources, and use evidence to build strong claims in the social studies classroom. This is more than just professional development—it's a chance to elevate your teaching and inspire your students. Join us and bring new knowledge, skills, and best practices back to your classroom for improved student performance and achievement.

Want to stay informed about upcoming professional development? Subscribe to the NCCAT newsletter and get the information you need right in your inbox. Information on Spring 2025 professional development will be coming out in the Fall. Find out about it first with the NCCAT newsletter. NCCAT provides teachers with new knowledge, skills, teaching methods, best practices and information to take back to their classrooms through high-quality professional development. The ultimate result is improved performance and achievement by North Carolina’s students. We serve every school district in North Carolina. Meals and lodging are provided.

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is thrilled to partner with Jackson County Public Schools' Career and Technical Education (CTE) program to offer hands-on learning opportunities. Jackson Bowers, a student at Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva, will be gaining valuable work experience by assisting Joshua Brooks, the NCCAT Cullowhee Grounds Supervisor, for approximately 8 hours each week.

It’s time! Back-to-school for great North Carolina teachers positively impacting students and families across our state. The NCCAT faculty has put together these recommendations hoping it will help you start the year off on the right track! Educator collaboration, classroom setup, building community, and meet the teacher ideas all here. NCCAT wishes all teachers a wonderful school year please make us part of the journey when possible. Have a great year!