CULLOWHEE - Educators from across Western North Carolina came together on June 13th at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee for a powerful day of professional development, collaboration, and innovation in elementary STEM and science education.
Nearly 70 educators participated in the WNC Elementary STEM/Science Community of Practice PD Day, a dynamic event focused on exploring what excellent collaboration in elementary science and STEM can look like. The day featured breakout sessions, engaging presentations, and hands-on discussions designed to spark ideas and build lasting connections among participants.
The event was organized by the WNC Elementary STEM/Science Community of Practice and generously sponsored by the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University.
Session topics included:
- Integrated Science & Literacy
- Using AI to Support Manageable Project-Based Learning
- And many more strategies for improving STEM instruction and collaboration in elementary classrooms.
NCCAT was honored to serve as the host site for such a meaningful day of learning and connection.
To learn more about the WNC Elementary STEM/Science Community of Practice and upcoming opportunities, visit: https://affiliate.wcu.edu/wncelementarystemcop/ or contact Patricia Bricker at [email protected]