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All Kids Can Write (and You Can Too)! program in Ocracoke

Mon, 06/28/2021 - 06:45

Apply now - All Kids Can Write (And You Can Too)! in Ocracoke

2 Irving Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 12:00

Designed for teachers in grades K–3. Discover new ways to turn reading strategies into writing opportunities that deepen comprehension and extend student learning. This in-depth, interactive program will focus on the power of the teacher as the mentor-model in exploring multiple tools for unlocking thinking in the classroom—through the process of uncovering your own writing life.

Strategies will include the use of journal responses, writing as inquiry across the content areas, and the power of authentic interactions with poetry and prompts.

Happy National Reading Day!

Sat, 01/23/2021 - 06:15

Happy National Reading Day! This is an annual event aimed to encourage younger readers to love reading! Aimed at Pre-K through the third grade, this national awareness day is celebrated across the country.

Brief Introduction to the Science of Reading from NCCAT

Monday, January 4, 2021 - 12:00

There is a clear science to teaching reading. Due to advancements in cognitive science, we know more about how our students learn to read than ever before. Please join us as we spend time looking into best instructional practices that support the Science of Reading.

NCCAT works with Transylvania County Schools on literacy effort

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 17:45

From ednc.org ...

The work in Transylvania County Schools is a blend of training, coaching, and instructional changes.

NCCAT works with Northwest RESA on Literacy professional development

Thu, 07/18/2019 - 06:45

Teachers collaborating and sharing about early grades literacy. Thank you to Northwest RESA for having NCCAT Senior Literacy Specialist Dr. Amy Jo Spencer with them today! #nccatimpact

Making the Most of In-Class Book Clubs

Thu, 09/06/2018 - 05:15

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Book clubs bring challenges in class management and assessment, but they can lead to improvements in students’ reading ability. Check out the post from Edutopia about the topic below.

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Reigniting a Passion for Reading for Middle Schoolers

Tue, 04/17/2018 - 08:00

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Here are some good tips to help middle schoolers get excited about reading for pleasure from edutopia. Teachers can partner with middle school parents ...

NCCAT Alumna, Mountain Faith Band, and NFL Star Promote Literacy Programs

Malcom Mitchell and Mountain Faith Band at Cullowhee Valley School

Cullowhee, NC

Monday, April 17, 2017 - 12:00

CULLOWHEE—Sandra McMahan has always felt a strong desire to teach and bring the joy of learning to others in any form possible.

“I taught stuffed animals as a child,” McMahan said with a smile. “Nothing drives or excites me more than to see how excited a little one gets when they write their first story or begin to read on their own. It’s a powerful motivation for me to find ways to encourage kids to not lose that excitement about learning.”

Spring Literacy Symposium coming up

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 09:15

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Early Grades Literacy

From our friends at NC DPI ....

The NC English Teachers Association invites all English Language Arts Teachers and all Literacy Teachers to join us for the 4th Annual Bob Alexander Spring Literacy Symposium. We will gather at East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, NC, on April 29th from 8:30-3:30 for a day enhancing our professional knowledge and renewing our teaching spirit. Dr. Sally Griffin, Teaching Fellow with the UNC-Charlotte Writing Project and National Paideia Faculty Member will host our keynote address and Paideia Seminar.

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