NCCAT will sponsor five (5) teacher spots to attend the Holocaust Educator Seminar in Poland, scheduled for July 19-27, 2026. Most expenses for the trip, including flights, lodging, some meals, and activities, will be included. Selected participants would return with significant expertise in the fields of Holocaust and Genocide Education.
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Buncombe County Schools teacher named NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education Teacher of the Year Runner-up
Greensboro, NC
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) proudly announces the runner-up for the NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Award is Lacey Davis, a Consumer and Family Sciences teacher at Clyde A. Erwin High School in Buncombe County Schools.
Perquimans County Schools teacher named NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education Teacher of the Year
Greensboro, NC
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) proudly announces Michaelle Overman, a Health Science teacher at Perquimans High School in Perquimans County Schools, as the NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year. The award was presented at a special ceremony held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Collaboration at the Core: WNC Elementary STEM/Science Community of Practice PD Day at NCCAT
Educators from across Western North Carolina came together on June 13th at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee for a powerful day of professional development, collaboration, and innovation in elementary STEM and science education. A dynamic event focused on exploring what excellent collaboration in elementary science and STEM can look like.
Registration Open: NCCAT Fall Professional Development Programs
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
Opportunities Available September–December. The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) invites North Carolina educators to register now for a new season of transformative professional development programs happening from September through December. Whether your focus is on literacy, digital learning, beginning teacher support, or educational leadership, NCCAT offers tailored programs to meet your professional goals.
Finalists Announced for NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC CTE Teacher of the Year Award
Twenty-four outstanding educators from across North Carolina have been named finalists for the NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Career and Technical Teacher of the Year Award. These educators exemplify outstanding commitment, excellence, and ability to inspire and empower their students.
Music, Movement, and Connection at NCCAT Ocracoke in August
Gather together and receive content support unique to the needs of elementary music teachers. This program's topics include building advisory councils, folk dancing, incorporating children’s literature, movement using props, purposeful inclusion of puppets, designing meaningful transitions, collaboration, reflection, and more.
Teacher Spotlight: Fatima Sail of New Hanover County Highlights NCCAT’s Impact for Students
New Hanover County teacher Fatima Sail is quick to share why the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is a must for educators seeking meaningful professional development. Sail recently participated in the NCCAT program “Applying MTSS Best Practices in the Secondary Classroom” in Cullowhee.
“Teaching the Holocaust” Program Returns: NCCAT Offers Two Immersive Learning Opportunities this Fall
Teachers from across North Carolina have an opportunity to take part in “Teaching the Holocaust: Resources and Reflections” program at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., in October and November with the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT).
Bring Joy and Innovation to Your Teaching—Join Us in June at NCCAT!
Get ready to reimagine your classroom with Playful 6–12 Classroom: Creativity & Engagement, coming to NCCAT Cullowhee this June! Play isn’t just for younger students—playful learning can transform secondary classrooms by boosting engagement, deepening understanding, and making lessons more memorable.