CULLOWHEE - If you are looking for Fall Literacy professional development the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching can help. NCCAT, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for teachers, has historically provided strong literacy support for teachers throughout the grade span. Those type of high-quality professional development experiences will be available again this fall.
A couple of our offerings include -
Course number 1379 - Navigating the 90-minute Literacy Block at Cullowhee (Oct. 6-9): Navigating 90 minutes of instructional time can be a daunting task. How can teachers most effectively plan the 90-minute literacy block to maximize student engagement and learning? How do we conduct guided reading groups while seamlessly managing literacy workstations that meet the diverse needs of students? How do we effectively design and implement rigorous and relevant literacy instruction while still maintaining a progress monitoring and assessment schedule? Join us as we answer these questions regarding successful implementation of the 90-minute literacy block.
Course number 13985 - Building a Strong Literacy Foundation in the Early Grades at Ocracoke (Oct. 20-23): In accordance with North Carolina’s Read to Achieve program, discover literacy initiatives and best practices for developing an enriched reading and writing environment for the early grades classroom. Examine teaching strategies that link literacy and play, develop phonological and print awareness, and create engaging read-aloud experiences. Support emergent reading and writing by integrating literacy instruction into all aspects of early childhood education.