North Carolina educators are invited to take advantage of professional development opportunities offered by the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) from September through December. NCCAT provides educators with a platform for collaboration and growth. Lodging, meals, and materials are provided free of charge, making these programs accessible to educators across the state.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from NCCAT! Thank you!
NCCAT extends warm wishes to all teachers for a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, we're taking the opportunity to express our gratitude through comments from our staff on social media, thanking teachers for their dedication and hard work. At NCCAT, we believe in appreciating teachers every week, along with this special celebration. Thank you to all educators for your tireless efforts to inspire and educate.
NCCAT announces five teacher scholarship awards for Holocaust seminar in Poland
NCCAT is proud to announce scholarship awards for five outstanding teachers to attend a Holocaust Educator Seminar in Poland this summer. The five scholarship recipients were selected from among 127 teachers who applied. They will be awarded these scholarships from the NCCAT Development Foundation’s Holocaust Endowment Fund.
NCCAT Celebrates Samantha Shaw as Empower NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Runner-Up
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) proudly recognizes Samantha Shaw, an English teacher at Carrboro High School City Schools, as the runner-up for the (NCCAT) 2024 Empower NC Beginning Teacher of the Year award. The accolade was bestowed upon Shaw during a recent gathering at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education.
MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Board of Trustees Meeting Friday, April 26, 2024 in Cullowhee
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene a meeting at 9:00 am on Friday, April 26, 2024, 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.
Discover NCCAT Science Professional Development
Are you ready to elevate your science teaching to new heights? Join us for an exciting professional development science opportunities at NCCAT. These science programs at NCCAT offer educators a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on learning, discover best practices, and collaborate with top instructors and fellow teachers from across the state. With a focus on enhancing teaching methodologies and aligning with the New North Carolina Science Standards, these programs empower educators to create meaningful and impactful learning experiences for their students.
Inspiring Excellence in Math Education! NCCAT in schools
NCCAT Senior Math Specialist Emily Myers and other faculty have been working across North Carolina in empowering teachers and transforming math education. Did you know NCCAT can come to your school? NCCAT offers a variety of K-12 school-based programs to public schools and districts across the state. Onsite and virtual trainings in schools or districts have an immediate impact on a large number of teachers. To find out more visit https://tinyurl.com/bdd8b49u
Shanna Good Awarded NCCAT Lynda Petty Honored Educator Scholarship for 2023-2024
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is proud to announce Shanna Good, a Math and ELA Teacher at Trinity Middle School in Randolph County Schools, as the recipient of the NCCAT Lynda Petty Honored Educator Scholarship for the 2023-2024 period. The NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship covers all expenses related to participation in an NCCAT program, including program materials, instruction, food, lodging, transportation, and substitute teacher costs. Additionally, the honored educator receives a $250 grant for use in their classroom. Applications for the 2024-2025 NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarships are currently open until April 30th.
NCCAT Online Courses Begin in April – Register Now for Professional Development
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is excited to announce the launch of NCCAT Online Courses starting April 15th. These self-paced modules offer valuable professional development opportunities for North Carolina licensed teachers, with participants able to earn either 5 or 10 contact hours depending on the course. Register now! Don't miss this opportunity to expand your professional development and enhance your teaching skills with NCCAT Online.
Celebrating Excellence in Education! NCCAT visits Haywood County Board of Education to honor BTOY
NCCAT had the honor of attending the Haywood County Schools Board of Education Meeting on Monday night, where we celebrated the outstanding achievement of Abigail Bentley, a teacher at Pisgah High School. Abigail was recently named the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2024 Empower NC Beginning Teacher of the Year! Thank you, Haywood County Schools Superintendent Dr. Trevor Putnam and Haywood County Schools, for all you do!
Unlock Creativity with "Your Move": Harnessing Design Thinking using Tabletop Games!
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
Dive into the fascinating world of tabletop gaming and design thinking with our upcoming program - "Your Move: Harnessing Design Thinking using Tabletop Games" at NCCAT Cullowhee! Participants will learn a variety of contemporary game mechanics then tap into design thinking approaches to build original tabletop games and consider how this experience might be used to create powerfully engaging classroom lessons. Sessions coming up in May and July.
MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Building Project Committee Meeting
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Cullowhee Campus Building Project Committee will convene a meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Capital Project.
NCCAT March professional learning opportunities available
In March, North Carolina educators have several opportunities including literacy-focused programs to digital learning to STEM, math, science and more. All residential programs include free lodging, meals and materials. 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. Join us! Educators are the reason we are here!
Elevate your teaching with NCCAT Summer Programs
Calling all North Carolina educators! Summer registration is now open for The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT), a renowned national leader in professional development. Programs are available at both the Cullowhee and Ocracoke campuses, online, and through NCCAT faculty visiting school districts. NCCAT is dedicated to providing professional development to meet the unique needs of North Carolina teachers. Residential programming offers the added benefits of free lodging, meals, and materials, creating a collaborative environment for NC educators.
Haywood County teacher named NCCAT 2024 Empower North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2024 Empower NC Beginning Teacher of the Year is Abigail Bentley, a teacher at Pisgah High School at Haywood County Schools.