Our residential programs provide educators with the tools, strategies, and support to elevate their teaching. Each week, teachers engage in content-rich instruction, explore proven methodologies, and receive coaching to implement new insights effectively.
The recognition ceremony will be held Thursday at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. The ceremony will honor the teaching profession.
In April, North Carolina educators have several opportunities including literacy-focused programs to digital learning to STEM, math, science and more. NCCAT provides teachers with knowledge, skills, teaching methods, and best practices.
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Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open. Honored Educator Scholarships (HES) provide an opportunity for selected teachers to attend an NCCAT seminar of their choice. An HES covers all costs associated with participation in a NCCAT seminar, including program materials, instruction, food, lodging, transportation, and substitute teacher. The honored educator also receives $250 for use in the classroom. NCCAT provides teachers with new knowledge, skills, teaching methods, best practices and information to take back to their classrooms through high-quality professional development. The ultimate result is improved performance and achievement by North Carolina’s students.
Join us this summer for transformative professional development at NCCAT. Our residential programs provide educators with the tools, strategies, and support to elevate their teaching. Each week, teachers engage in content-rich instruction, explore proven methodologies, and receive coaching to implement new insights effectively. These programs foster an environment for exchanging innovative ideas and practical strategies that benefit students statewide. The goal? To empower educators to create classrooms where students are more engaged, self-motivated, and successful. Apply now!