Early Grades Literacy

Spring Literacy Symposium coming up

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 09:15

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From our friends at NC DPI ....

The NC English Teachers Association invites all English Language Arts Teachers and all Literacy Teachers to join us for the 4th Annual Bob Alexander Spring Literacy Symposium. We will gather at East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, NC, on April 29th from 8:30-3:30 for a day enhancing our professional knowledge and renewing our teaching spirit. Dr. Sally Griffin, Teaching Fellow with the UNC-Charlotte Writing Project and National Paideia Faculty Member will host our keynote address and Paideia Seminar.

Vance Charter School has productive time with NCCAT

Tue, 03/14/2017 - 05:15

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Early Grades Literacy

We were happy to hear from Vance Charter School Kindergarten teacher Joan Munn about a recent visit from NCCAT faculty member Amy Jo Spencer for professional development.

NCCAT works in Rockingham County Schools

Mon, 02/27/2017 - 11:45

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Early Grades Literacy

NCCAT faculty member Elizabeth Joyce worked with these teachers at Moss Street Elementary in Rockingham County Schools in a Reading for Meaning:Role of Questioning session on Feb. 14.

NCCAT alum helps create literacy program

Fri, 02/17/2017 - 08:00

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Early Grades Literacy

Sandra McMahan is an educator and an NCCAT alum. She is also the mother of members of the tremendous band Mountain Faith, which has appeared on "America’s Got Talent" among other honors. The group and Sandra have a wonderful new program that is working to help students write creatively and discover the importance and benefits of quality writing. More about it at the link below.

Great job Sandra!

Happy National Reading Day!

Mon, 01/23/2017 - 09:30

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Early Grades Literacy

Happy National Reading Day! Thank you to all the teachers who work with NCCAT to improving reading around the state.

Click here for our schedule of programming!

Join us for "Literacy In the Middle Grades: Reading Proficiency = Content Mastery"

Mon, 12/19/2016 - 11:30

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Early Grades Literacy

We hope to see you at this exciting program ...

Literacy In the Middle Grades: Reading Proficiency = Content Mastery

Join us for "Literacy In the Middle Grades: Reading Proficiency = Content Mastery"

Mon, 12/19/2016 - 04:30

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Early Grades Literacy

We hope to see you at this exciting program ...

Literacy In the Middle Grades: Reading Proficiency = Content Mastery

Reaching reluctant readers group meets at Ocracoke

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 05:15

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Early Grades Literacy

Fantastic group of teachers from around the state with us for Reaching Reluctant Readers: Bringing Boys To Books in Ocracoke. The group has been discovering solutions to capture the attention of reluctant male readers and examine strategies that motivate boys to sustain reading in the classroom and at home.