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Teacher Spotlight: Fatima Sail of New Hanover County Highlights NCCAT’s Impact for Students

Fatima Sail teaching.
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 at NCCAT Holocaust program in Washington, D.C.
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).

Educator Spotlight: Asheville City Schools Educator Finds Inspiration Through NCCAT

Group photo including Malorie Lewis
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723

For Malorie Morrill Lewis, an Instructional Coach at Lucy S. Herring Elementary School in Asheville City Schools, a return trip to the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) marked another important step forward in her journey to support students and educators.

Lewis, who works with Kindergarten through 5th grade teachers in math, reading, and science, first experienced NCCAT at a program in Ocracoke. This time, she participated in the “Student-Centered Instructional Coaching K–12” program at NCCAT’s Cullowhee campus.

Student Discourse in the Science Classroom with NCCAT in July

Teachers talking at NCCAT.
This seminar in July at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee will explore the power of student discourse in fostering deep science learning. We will delve into strategies for creating a classroom culture that values and supports meaningful conversations about scientific concepts. Food, lodging and materials are provided.

Register Now for NCCAT Residential Professional Development Programs September through December

Teachers at NCCAT professional development.
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is now accepting registrations for professional development programs taking place September through December. These sessions offer North Carolina educators meaningful opportunities to grow professionally, connect with peers, and bring fresh, research-based strategies into the classroom.

Even Techie Teacher Finds New Tools at NCCAT to Elevate His Classroom

Macon County teacher Eli Mauk at NCCAT.
As a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher who launched an E-sports team at his school, Eli Mauck is no stranger to technology. But even with a strong tech background, he found plenty to learn during his time at “Prompt to Product: Creating Resources Using AI”, a professional development program at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from the NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching!

Happpy Teacher Appreciation Week
At NCCAT, we are deeply grateful for everything North Carolina teachers do daily to inspire, lead, and shape the future in classrooms across our state. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and hard work. We invite you to join us anytime for professional development opportunities—because we’re here for teachers and because of teachers.

MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Board of Trustees Meeting in Cullowhee

NCCAT statute at Cullowhee.
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene a meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the meeting is to update the Board members on NCCAT’s progress.


 

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