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CULLOWHEE—North Carolina educators have several opportunities throughout  April, May and June to attend the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), a recognized national leader in professional development programming for teachers.

CULLOWHEE—The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) has positions available in four professional development programs designed for high school and middle school ELA teachers and those that coach them.

If you are interested in attending, please apply soon, as space is limited. If you think your colleagues may be interested, please let them know about these up-coming opportunities. NCCAT is a nationally recognized leader in professional development.

Middle Grades ELA: Teaching Beyond the EOG

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BOONE—North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Executive Director Dr. M. Brock Womble spoke to about 100 alumni and pre-service teachers at the Appalachian State University Teacher Education Professional Development Conference on Nov. 11.

Womble, who is the seventh executive director at NCCAT, received his undergraduate degree from Appalachian State. More than 15 topics were covered during the conference that allowed students and colleagues to learn more about instructional practices, learning strategies, web tools and professional learning communities.