The majority of teachers are middle-class, Caucasian, and female. Using the first of Stephen Covey’s seven habits, “seek first to understand, then to be understood,” teachers will investigate some of the fundamental differences between people raised in the middle class and those who live in generational poverty. They also will learn several teaching techniques to help students organize their thinking and writing and interact with each other more positively. The agenda for each daylong program (9am to 3pm) is the same. Sign up for only one. Teachers at all grade levels and in all subject areas are encouraged to attend.

The majority of teachers are middle-class, Caucasian, and female. Using the first of Stephen Covey’s seven habits, “seek first to understand, then to be understood,” teachers will investigate some of the fundamental differences between people raised in the middle class and those who live in generational poverty. They also will learn several teaching techniques to help students organize their thinking and writing and interact with each other more positively. The agenda for each daylong program (9am to 3pm) is the same. Sign up for only one. Teachers at all grade levels and in all subject areas are encouraged to attend.

NCCAT can cover the cost of a substitute teacher for this program.

In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell tells us that to become expert at anything requires about 10,000 hours of practice. Unfortunately, our struggling readers will never make that investment of time if they hate what they are asked to do. Participants in this day-long seminar will learn how to transform worksheets, fluency practice, and other solo efforts into engaging activities that still reinforce essential literacy skills. The agenda for each daylong program (9am to 3pm) is the same. Sign up for only one. Teachers at the K-5 grade levels are encouraged to attend.

NCCAT can cover the cost of a substitute teacher for this program.

In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell tells us that to become expert at anything requires about 10,000 hours of practice. Unfortunately, our struggling readers will never make that investment of time if they hate what they are asked to do. Participants in this day-long seminar will learn how to transform worksheets, fluency practice, and other solo efforts into engaging activities that still reinforce essential literacy skills. The agenda for each daylong program (9am to 3pm) is the same. Sign up for only one. Teachers at the K-5 grade levels are encouraged to attend.

NCCAT, in partnership with NCDPI, is hosting the Southeast Data Literacy Conference. This event is open to teachers who have participated in the NCCAT Data Literacy Program and who have achieved certified status. Teacher participants from the two-year program will formatively assess the effects and plan for the future directions of the program. For more information about the program and how to register, please contact Paul Cancellieri at paul.can@nccat.​org or visit www.seizethelea​rningdata.com.

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. In cooperation with the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, this program will explore the ethical responsibilitie​s and rights of educators in North Carolina. Examine law that supports and protects students and teachers, and explore avenues for avoiding and ameliorating conflict between teachers, parents, students, administrators, and school staff. Topics may include: liability issues; free speech issues; employee law; religious issues; cyberlaw; district, building-level, and teacher responsibilitie​s for implementing the Read to Achieve Act; student records issues; ethics programs; anti-bullying initiatives; and conflict resolution strategies. Administrators are welcome and encouraged to apply and to bring a team from their school(s). Join us as we work together to foster a safer school environment.