Now more than ever, students need classroom cultures that value their strengths. Join this seminar to learn strategies that build cultures of active care and engage students in mathematical thinking. We will reflect on our current classroom structures and learn new avenues to empower math learners. Sessions will focus on building mathematical identities, engaging students in learning, and authentic problem-solving. Time will be included for teachers to reinvent their syllabus for the upcoming school year. This session is intended for math teachers in grades 4-9.
NCCAT alumna earns Music Teacher of Excellence honor
This week, the CMA Foundation recognized NCCAT alumna and Hidden Valley Elementary (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) music teacher Margaret Maurice as a 2022 Music Teacher of Excellenc
NCSPRA Leadership Academy at NCCAT successful
Thank you to North Carolina School Public Relations Association (NCSPRA) for a wonderful Leadership Academy the last two days. Appreciate all school public relations professionals do!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from NCCAT!
NCCAT appreciates all teachers do every week and especially this week - Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you North Carolina teachers for always being their for students. We see you and we are thankful for you. We're here to help! Visit and signup for our programs at https://bit.ly/38Lqcvc
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

NCCAT is able to support teachers and impact students across North Carolina thanks to the amazing group of dedicated Administrative Professionals we are fortunate to have on our team. Thank you! Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We appreciate all our amazing Administrative Professionals.
NCCAT presents beginning teacher award at Greene County School Board Meeting
NCCAT Executive Director Dr. M. Brock Womble and Deputy Executive Director Dr. Karen Sumner had the honor of presenting Meghan Chinn with her North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2022 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year runner up award at the Greene County Schools NC School Board Meeting. Ms. Chinn is a Greene County Middle School Chorus/General Music teacher with Greene County Schools. Congratulations! Thank you for all you do.
NCCAT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 29
The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will hold a Board of Trustees meeting April 29th in Ocracoke starting at 8 a.m.
This Week on Education Matters: Highlighting NCCAT BTOY winners
North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Prudential Beginning Teachers of the Year winners will be featured in the "This Week on Education Matters" program this week. They will be introducing the 2022 Beginning Teacher of the Year, Xavier Adams as well as one of his students and the beginning teachers of the year from the inception of the program in 2020.
Apply now for NCCAT Online courses
NCCAT Online courses are self-paced modules. Depending on the course, participants can earn 5 or 15 contact hours. There is no charge for NCCAT Online courses. Apply and complete courses today to help with licensure needs. Join NCCAT for high-quality professoinal anytime, anywhere you can. NCCAT Online is part of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching mission to support teachers and impact students across the state.
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Best Practices: Elementary at NCCAT Cullowhee

Many thanks to teachers from across North Carolina who joined us for "MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Best Practices: Elementary" program at Cullowhee. This program offered the big picture - major actions that will yield big impact, latest research to create optimal teaching behaviors, and practical implementation suggestions and resources. Participants left with ideas, resources, and a game plan for your classroom and school team. Thank you!
(Photo by Lucretia King/NCCAT staff)