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Legal answers for teachers

Every year, a significant number of teachers leave the profession because of ethical and legal issues. In some cases, the departure is due to a misunderstandin​g. In other cases, it is due to a lack of knowledge about specific standards. And sometimes, it is a result of deliberate illegal or unethical behavior on the part of a student or a teacher.

George R. Brinson Honored Educator Scholarship presentation

Kudos to Joshua Gaskill on being named District Teacher of the Year and receiving the George R. Brinson Honored Educator Scholarship this morning at Pamlico County Schools.

NCCAT honored retired superintendent of Pamlico County Schools, George R. Brinson, on June 13, 2012, with the presentation of an Honored Education Scholarship in his name. At the time, Lisa Lachman, president of the Pamlico County Education Foundation, stated, "Mr. George and the word 'education' are synonymous."

NCCAT Creates New “Daylong Programs” to Meet Teacher Needs

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

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.

13780 • BB&T Teacher Leadership Institute: Wilson County - Ocracoke

2 Irvin Garrish Highway, PO Box 1540, Ocracoke, NC 27960

Only Wilson County teacher leaders selected by their superintendent are eligible.
Standard I of The North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards requires that teachers demonstrate leadership that extends beyond their own students. They should mentor other teachers, work to advance the profession, advocate for positive change in policy and practice, and participate in the implementation of educational initiatives. Those duties, however, are more often associated with administrators. One of the grand ironies of education is that the most effective practitioners are often rewarded with promotions that take them away from their practice. If ambitious, creative, effective teachers could remain in the classroom while still finding means to have a school- or district-wide impact, the entire system would benefit. Teacher leaders will examine their work settings and their roles in them. Teachers will develop means to integrate intellectual growth and leadership skills into their classrooms and those of their colleagues, as well as explore the many options open to classroom teacher-leaders. They also will step out of their comfort zones for a day of engaging with the US Coast Guard to examine their teamwork and leadership models. Teachers will work toward creating an action plan for attaining a necessary outcome at their school or district level. This program is made possible by a generous grant from BB&T.

9th Annual A. Craig Phillips "Old Fossil" Golf Tournament to Take Place June 27

Cullowhee

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.

Governor signs state budget, returning NCCAT to recurring status

Governor Pat McCrory signed the state budget today which includes the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching as a recurring item. You have helped us continue our mission of quality professional development for North Carolina educators.

Thank you so much for your efforts and time on behalf of NCCAT. We were grateful that at least one educator in every county in the state signed an online petition of support created by Charlotte alumni Donald Nagel. And we know many of you wrote to and called Legislators and the Governor. It made a difference.

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