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NC STEM Schools of Distinction Rubric: Tool for School Improvement at NCCAT

We appreciate these educators joining us for "NC STEM Schools of Distinction Rubric: Tool for School Improvement" in Cullowhee. During this three-day planning institute schools will review the overarching principles of the Rubric, consider what each principle means in the context of their individual school, assess the school’s readiness, draft a strategic plan and develop next steps for school improvement or to apply for the NC STEM Schools of Distinction. The institute will include whole group discussion to learn from best practices across the state and individual school team planning.

NCCAT faculty members part of effort to lead NC into the future with Rethink Education

North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) faculty members Ms. Elizabeth Joyce and Dr. Mandy Taylor are part of an educational effort to lead the development of effective instructional approaches and content that teachers can use when schools must close for unforeseen disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Light Your Future: Differentiated Instruction in a Digital Environment

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723

In this session, we will discover ways to differentiate in a digital environment.  Strategies, scenarios, tips, tricks, and practices will be shared to increase student engagement.  Participants will be given an opportunity to understand how differentiating with technology can help them create student personalized learning profiles.  We will explore how to use technology to teach to different learning styles so that retention is easier.  Technology will be used so that teachers can connect with every student, and build stronger relationships that promote learning.

NCCAT Faculty Math Tip and Schedule - Dr. Bonnie Bolado

Dr. Bonnie Bolado, Senior Math Specialist, came to NCCAT after holding a variety of positions in education and serving as a professional development presenter for various educational organizations. Check out a math tip from Dr. Bolado, and apply today to join her for some of the special upcoming Math professional development at NCCAT!

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NCCAT Math Tip - Dr. Bonnie Bolado

Estimation is a strong part of number sense in all levels of the math classroom, strengthening students’ reasonability and problem-solving skills.

Click here to check out Steve Wyborney’s Esti-Mysteries for great resources to engage students in estimation during your number sense routine.

Dr. Bonnie Bolado, Senior Math Specialist, came to NCCAT after holding a variety of positions in education and serving as a professional development presenter for various educational organizations. In her previous position Bolado served as assistant principal of Canton Middle School in Haywood County. Bolado also served as a math and science teacher in Haywood, Jackson and Onslow counties. She has presented for NCCAT, Western Region Education Service Alliance, North Carolina Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Bolado recently led the NCCAT programs “Developing Engagement and Understanding in Middle Grades Math” and “New to the Exceptional Children’s Classroom: Surviving and Thriving.” She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, holds a Master of Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University, and recently obtained a Doctor of Education degree from Gardner-Webb.

Early Grade Literacy Tip - Gin Hodge

There is simply no aspect of word-level reading that is unaffected by phonological skills. This deficit is far and away the most common reason children struggle in word-level reading.

NCCAT Early Grades Literacy Specialist Gin Hodge helps support teachers in incorporating early grades literacy learning into their instruction. Hodge has been honored as Buncombe County Teacher of the Year in 2002. Her experience includes teaching kindergarten (Jackson County), first grade (Rutherford), and third and fourth grades (Buncombe County). Hodge has been an instructional coach for ten years with Buncombe County. She received her undergraduate and graduate degree from Western Carolina University.

Below is a tip and some upcoming NCCAT literacy program opportunities. We hope to see you at NCCAT!
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