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Announcement: Applications Now Being Accepted for Holocaust Educator Seminar in Poland 2025

NCCAT will sponsor five teacher spots to attend the Holocaust Educator Seminar in Poland, scheduled for June 16-24, 2025. 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. Preference will be given to English and social studies high school educators. Application deadline is February 17, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Selected teachers will be notified by February 28, 2025. Please click link below for more details.

Applications Now Open for NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarships for 2025-2026

Teachers, take your professional development to the next level! Applications for the 2025–2026 NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarships (HES) are now open. These scholarships provide an exceptional opportunity for selected educators to attend an NCCAT seminar of their choice. An HES covers all costs associated with participation in a five-day NCCAT seminar, including program materials, instruction, food, lodging, transportation, and substitute teacher reimbursement. The honored educator also receives $250 for use in the classroom.

NCCAT Online Courses Open for Registration – Third Quarter 2025

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is excited to announce that registration is now open for its Third Quarter 2025 Online Courses. These self-paced modules offer educators a flexible and convenient way to earn professional development hours, with many courses providing 10 or more contact hours. Courses on a variety of topics from technology tools, literacy and math. Join us to learn, grow, and make an impact 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.

Finalists for NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award Announced

Twenty-seven educators from across North Carolina have been named finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award. These exceptional teachers have been recognized for their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to succeed. The award celebrates promising beginning teachers and supports their retention as outstanding educators and leaders in North Carolina public and charter schools. One finalist will be named the 2025 NCCAT Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year, following a selection process by a panel of judges.

Shape the Future of Healthcare – Apply Now for "The Role of Nurse Educators in the HS Classroom"

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As the demand for healthcare professionals' skyrockets, inspiring the next generation begins in the classroom. High school educators can play a pivotal role in shaping students' career aspirations and academic achievements by introducing them to the world of healthcare early. Join us at NCCAT Ocracoke in March for an empowering week dedicated to The Role of Nurse Educators in the High School Classroom. Participants will engage with NC DPI Health Science consultants and staff to dive deep into a variety of essential topics. Apply today!

April and May NCCAT Programs Now Open for Registration

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is excited to announce that registration is open for April and May professional development programs. These programs offer educators dynamic opportunities to enhance their teaching practices and bring new strategies into the classroom. NCCAT’s professional development programs are designed to provide educators with innovative teaching methods, best practices, and resources that elevate classroom learning. Increasing teacher effectiveness is fundamental to improving public education. NCCAT provides teachers with knowledge, skills, teaching methods, best practices and information to take back to their classrooms.

Amanda Holmes Awarded Richard A. Schwartz NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship

Eastern Wayne Middle School teacher Amanda Holmes has been named the recipient of the prestigious Richard A. Schwartz NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship. Amanda, who teaches 6th-8th grade Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Life Skills in Wayne County Schools, is celebrated for her dedication to inspiring and shaping young minds. The Richard A. Schwartz NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of Richard A. Schwartz, a nationally renowned attorney and passionate advocate for North Carolina public education. Amanda (center) is pictured attending the NCCAT program, "Teaching the Holocaust: Resources and Reflections," in Washington, D.C.

Fran Richardson Receives Prestigious NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship

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Meadowlark Elementary School’s Fran Richardson, a dedicated Kindergarten teacher in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, has been awarded the distinguished NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship A. Craig Phillips Scholarship—Fund I. This scholarship commemorates Dr. A. Craig Phillips, who served as North Carolina's State Superintendent from 1968 to 1988. Honored Educator Scholarships (HES) provide selected teachers the opportunity to attend an NCCAT professional development program of their choice, with all expenses covered, including transportation and substitute teacher costs. Additionally, recipients receive $250 for use in their classrooms.

NCCAT Announces Exciting Professional Development Opportunities for February

Educators seeking to enhance their skills and connect with peers have an array of engaging seminars to choose from at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) this February. These programs are designed to empower teachers with innovative strategies and tools to succeed in the classroom. At NCCAT, we support and celebrate teachers—the foundation of student success. Join us this February and take your teaching to the next level! Apply today and join us.

NCCAT Hosts Successful 2024 Literacy Leaders Conference

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NCCAT welcomed 81 participants from across North Carolina to its 2024 Literacy Leaders Conference, held November 14–15 at the Cullowhee campus. The event focused on empowering educators with evidence-based reading research to provide a clear foundation for student success. Attendees engaged in dynamic sessions, explored classroom-transforming practices, and collaborated with literacy leaders from across the state. NCCAT extends gratitude to the sponsors who made this impactful event possible: Scholastic, 95 Percent Group, Lexia Learning, and Great Minds.

Invest in Educators, Inspire Students: Support NCCAT this Giving Tuesday - Dec. 3

This GivingTuesday (Dec. 3), your support helps us continue to empower North Carolina’s educators! Giving Tuesday is a day to encourage people to give back to their communities, whether through donations, volunteering, or sharing information. Donate to NCCAT and foster innovative teaching practices that impact students each day and help expand our programs and reach even more educators. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 3rd and join us in advancing teaching as an art and a profession.

MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Building Project Committee Meeting

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Project Committee will convene a meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723, and virtually https://www.nccat.org. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Capital Project.

AI for Literacy: Empowering Grades 6-12 at Cullowhee

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Step into the future of education with our immersive four-day workshop, AI for Literacy: Empowering Secondary Students with Innovative Tools and Techniques, from January 21-24, 2025, at NCCAT’s Cullowhee campus. This program is tailored for grades 6-12 educators eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance literacy instruction. Through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and insights into the latest AI advancements, you'll learn how to use AI to elevate reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in your classroom.

Flourishing in Math: Elevate Your Math Instruction with NCCAT

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NCCAT Cullowhee is hosting a four-day residential program, Flourishing in Math, on January 13-16, 2025. This program brings administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders together to foster a district-wide vision for high-quality elementary math instruction. Districts are encouraged to send a team of four, including a classroom teacher, a school-based teacher leader or instructional coach, a principal, and a district leader.

NCCAT Mourns Passing of Dr. Ernest H. Johnson, Former Faculty Member

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Ernest H. Johnson, a former faculty member who dedicated 18 years to serving public school educators across the state. During his tenure, Dr. Johnson worked with educators from all 100 counties, including all 115 school systems and two federal schools, leaving a lasting impact on North Carolina’s educational community. Throughout his career, Dr. Johnson led numerous programs at NCCAT’s campuses in Cullowhee and Ocracoke, where his work inspired countless educators.