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NCCAT offers a continuum of professional development unlike any other in the nation, including programs for beginning teachers, interdisciplinary seminars for experienced teachers, and site-based instructional support, including relevant state standards, and leadership training.

Never in our nation’s history has ability to produce and comprehend written information been more necessary. Unfortunately, literacy instruction is as difficult as it is essential. The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a national leader in professional development for teachers, has several courses coming up in November and December to help with the topic of literacy instruction.

Teachers will expand their knowledge in order to improve their students’ reading and writing skills in a variety of courses designed to help with literacy instruction.

CULLOWHEE (October 16, 2014)—GoGo Labs, Inc. announced that it will partner with the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) to provide North Carolina public school teachers with online training in quest-based digital learning.

NCCAT, a recognized national leader in professional development for teachers, will host the online training in GoGo Labs’ 3D Game Lab environment from November 17 through December 5, 2014.

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, hosted the Southeast Data Literacy Conference Sept. 5-7 in Cullowhee.

CULLOWHEE—North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a national leader in professional development for teachers, in cooperation with the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, will present a program Sept. 19-21 to explore the ethical responsibilities and rights of educators in North Carolina.

The NCCAT program will examine law that supports and protects students and teachers, and will explore avenues for avoiding and managing conflict between teachers, parents, students, administrators and school staff.

CULLOWHEE (August 8, 2014)—North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a national leader in professional development for teachers, will offer “Daylong Programs” at the Cullowhee campus in September to help teachers meet one of the challenges of a new school year—leaving the classroom to participate in professional development.

We're excited to let you know about a new way to connect with us and other teachers - #nccatchat. In August, NCCAT will host four Twitter chats. Hope you can join us!

CULLOWHEE (June 13, 2014)—Registration is under way for the 9th annual A. Craig Phillips “Old Fossil” Golf Tournament, an event hosted by the Development Foundation of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Inc., proceeds to benefit the A. Craig Phillips Honored Educator Scholarship at NCCAT.

CULLOWHEE (June 13, 2014)—Registration is under way for the 9th annual A. Craig Phillips “Old Fossil” Golf Tournament, an event hosted by the Development Foundation of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Inc., proceeds to benefit the A. Craig Phillips Honored Educator Scholarship at NCCAT.

CULLOWHEE (July 28, 2014)—North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a national leader in professional development for teachers, will provide area educators the opportunity to join an international professional development event on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

CULLOWHEE (July 23, 2014)—The summer institute for the incoming class of Kenan Fellows recently was hosted at the western campus of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a national leader in professional development for teachers.

Everlene Davis, a teacher with 58 years of experience in North Carolina classrooms, doesn’t just say she believes in life-long learning, she lives it.

Davis was one of 22 teachers from around the state to take part in the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s “Teacher Leadership Institute” in Cullowhee June 16–20. It was the Columbus County teacher’s first trip to NCCAT after being selected Sandhills/South Central Regional Teacher of the Year.

In making the announcement, NCCAT executive director Dr. Elaine Franklin said, “We are very fortunate to have Angie Hambling joining us as chief of staff. The depth and breadth of her experience, as well as her open communication style, make her exactly the right fit for this position. She possesses a keen understanding of K–12 education, particularly in the area of educational leadership, and exhibits a deep respect for the teaching profession.”