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Thank you to National Board Certification facilitators

NCCAT wishes to thank these amazing educators who were facilitators during our National Board Certification program last weekend in Cullowhee. Heather Puhl was the coordinator along with mentors: Lora Austin, Chasity Bolch, Anna Moose, Donna Nichols, Jill Pippen and Rachael Welty. Thank you for their work with initial candidates in this programs that supports teachers who impact students in North Carolina. Great job!

Deeper dive into the Science of Reading program with NCCAT

Participants will delve into current Science of Reading research to support learning around the essential components of reading instruction. Our work will include discovering the tenets of structured literacy to ensure all children have access to effective reading instruction. Please join us as we spend quality time looking closely into best instructional practices that support the Science of Reading. This program is intended for classroom teachers in the kindergarten through the fifth-grade classroom.

An Integration of literacy, STEM, and more at Ocracoke

Wonderful group with us for "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: An Integration of literacy, STEM, and more!" in Ocracoke. When 14 year-old William s home in Malawi experienced a terrible drought, his family was left with nothing to eat or sell. Without food or the ability to go to school, William explored his town s library. With perseverance and grit, he came up with an idea that would change the lives of his family and town forever.

Join us for new NCCAT virtual day sessions in April

Exciting virtual programs available in April with NCCAT. Sign up now for these programs that can be taken anywhere, anytime. The sessions general last around an hour. NCCAT helps North Carolina teachers grow in knowledge, skills, compassion, and professionalism so that students become engaged, self-motivated, and successful. NCCAT works to support teachers and impact students. April programs are: Embracing Math Vocabulary and Meta Cognitive Strategies.

Special Called Virtual Meeting of NCCAT Board of Trustees

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene a virtual meeting on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, at 4:00pm.  The Board will meet to discuss the 2021-2022 budget and related matters.  The Board will conduct a closed session for confidential matters.

Participats join NCCAT to work on National Boards

NCCAT is very excited to have teachers joining us starting Friday, February 4th for the National Board Certification program. They will join other initial candidates for a weekend of facilitated support and collaboration as they work on components two-four of your National Board certification submission. Participants are expected to have a draft of at least one component prior to attendance. Best practices for completing components will be shared. Thank you to these teachers for putting in this work!

16108 Using CTE Performance-based Measurements (PBMs) to Maximize Student Learning - Ocracoke

2 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960

Performance-based Measurements (PBMs) provide Career and Technical Education teachers a tool to evaluate student achievement and mastery of course concepts. Understanding how to utilize the PBM as a dynamic tool to improve student outcomes is essential to maximizing learning in the CTE classroom. This program is designed to support CTE teachers implementing a PBM as the required proof of learning for their course(s). Throughout the week, participants will learn how to use the PBM as an instructional tool, discover models for monitoring student progress, and identify strategies to maximize student learning and outcomes.

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16106 Metacognitive Strategies - Virtual

Virtual

Increasing student agency, engagement, and self-regulation are priorities, now more than ever. Yet how can we find time to do that with our already-busy schedules? Utilizing a metacognitive teaching approach checks all of these boxes! Join us online from 4-5 pm as we explore strategies to make learning stick. This session will empower students to own their academic pathways, and harness the power of the brain in motivation. This session is designed for K-12 classroom teachers and instructional coaches.

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16105 Strategies for Reading in the Science Classroom - Virtual

Virtual

Classifying, experimenting, and exploring change are all aspects of the science discipline. Exploring these concepts through scientific texts is a great way to integrate literacy in the world of science. Join us from 4:00-5:30 virtually to explore how to use text structures in the science classroom. We will learn strategies for concept mapping, double-entry journals, and summarization to strengthen reading in the science classroom.

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16104 The Tandem Approach to Reading and Writing Instruction - Virtual

Virtual

Reading and writing work in tandem as a child becomes literate. Instruction in both should focus on the mutually supportive relationship between reading and writing. We will learn how to strengthen literacy instruction with strategies that focus on how to turn reading strategies into exciting writing opportunities. Join us from 4:00-5:00 pm virtually as we explore how to flow between reading and writing lessons in your elementary classroom.

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