One of the most striking realities relating to the nuts-and-bolts operation of schools is that communication processes can always be improved. Managing tasks, coordinating volunteers, getting parent feedback, disseminating information—the​se and other challenges face teachers, teams, administrators, and parent groups on a regular basis. Learn about free technological resources that can be leveraged to improve communication, engage teachers, engage students, engage parents, and raise money, friends, and interest for needs that fall outside of regular funding sources. Administrators and school teams are invited to apply for this program.

The NCCAT Research and Development program offers educators an opportunity to meet in a residential setting devoid of distraction to create and advance departmental, school, or district-wide projects. These projects might consist of new programming, research, planning, or curricula. Gather a team together to create or refine your own innovative approaches to early grades literacy or digital learning. Early grades literacy or digital learning projects will be given preference. All projects will be considered. Come prepared to share your knowledge and progress with other teams from around our state.
The application process requires submission of a project proposal from your team, and an NCCAT application from each individual. Teachers, administrators, central office personnel and district coordinators are encouraged to apply.

One of the most difficult parts of math instruction is convincing children that learning math skills has some real connection to their lives. The reality of economics is that everyone needs to have a certain level of financial literacy and a certain level of mathematical competency in order to successfully navigate a modern landscape filled with credit offers, loan terms, savings accounts, payment cards, and more. Teachers will be introduced to the “Math behind the Market” curriculum by our partners at the North Carolina Council for Economic Education, and will learn about research-tested strategies for increasing student engagement in mathematics.


This is a cooperative effort with NCCAT and the North Carolina Council for Economic Education (NCCEE).
Please click to register electronically with NCCEE..

New technologies and related initiatives have been arriving in the classroom with alarming frequency: Chrome books, iPads, Interactive white boards, web 2.0 and 3.0 tools, student response systems, and countless apps. In an effort to remain current, many teachers may find themselves in a classic tail-wags-dog scenario; their curriculum is driven by the technology, when it is the technology that should support the curriculum. During this program, teachers will receive instruction in how to use digital tools to support and enhance their reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction.

The aim of this program is to gain an understanding of the precursors, events, and consequences of the Holocaust and to grapple with the problem of how best to convey this history and the meaning that it can have in the lives and civic practices of our students. To accomplish this goal, we will explore the exhibits and other resources of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Participants will meet our bus at predetermined locations across the state and then journey together to Washington for this intensive week. Under the guidance of museum staff, we will study in the museum which has earned an international reputation for the quality of its contents, presentations, architecture, and technology. This program is for educators involved or interested in teaching about the Holocaust to students eleven years of age and older. (Two participants to a room. Participants must be physically able to walk up to 1/2 mile over level ground, stand for extended periods, and ride for up to 8 hours on an excursion bus without detriment to their health.)

Substitute teacher reimbursement covered on Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12.

Student engagement in science and engineering brings advances in systematic thinking, mathematical reasoning, computational understanding, and the ability to succeed in a world that is increasingly controlled and measured by digital means. Join us as we learn from master teachers who use creative and engaging methods that have an effect on the real world. Engineer real solutions to real problems using a combination of digital methods and real-world technology that is inexpensive and easy to deploy or reuse for student purposes. See how abandoned technologies can be used to create new learning projects. Learn the basic methods and discover how to get your students involved with the “Maker Movement.” See how coding and simple robotics can be used as a way of learning science and math that “sticks beyond the summer.” Return to your school with ideas and plans for engaging your students.