Educators from across Western North Carolina came together on June 13th at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) in Cullowhee for a powerful day of professional development, collaboration, and innovation in elementary STEM and science education. A dynamic event focused on exploring what excellent collaboration in elementary science and STEM can look like.
Director of Communications
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is seeking a Director of Communications. This role is essential in helping us share our story, engage key audiences, and promote evidence-based professional development for educators across the state.
MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Board of Trustees Meeting at Ocracoke
2 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene a meeting on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the NCCAT Ocracoke campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the meeting is to update the Board members on NCCAT’s progress.
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Registration Open: NCCAT Fall Professional Development Programs
276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
Opportunities Available September–December. The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) invites North Carolina educators to register now for a new season of transformative professional development programs happening from September through December. Whether your focus is on literacy, digital learning, beginning teacher support, or educational leadership, NCCAT offers tailored programs to meet your professional goals.
Finalists Announced for NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC CTE Teacher of the Year Award
Twenty-four outstanding educators from across North Carolina have been named finalists for the NCCAT 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Career and Technical Teacher of the Year Award. These educators exemplify outstanding commitment, excellence, and ability to inspire and empower their students.
Music, Movement, and Connection at NCCAT Ocracoke in August
Gather together and receive content support unique to the needs of elementary music teachers. This program's topics include building advisory councils, folk dancing, incorporating children’s literature, movement using props, purposeful inclusion of puppets, designing meaningful transitions, collaboration, reflection, and more.
Join us at NCCAT Ocracoke in September for The Math Pact
Are you looking to achieve instructional coherence within and across grades? Join us as in Ocracoke this September as we form a pact committed to equitable and high-quality mathematics instruction. This program will examine math whole school agreements, math language, and rules that expire. Lodging, meals and materials are covered with program.
Teacher Spotlight: Fatima Sail of New Hanover County Highlights NCCAT’s Impact for Students
New Hanover County teacher Fatima Sail is quick to share why the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is a must for educators seeking meaningful professional development. Sail recently participated in the NCCAT program “Applying MTSS Best Practices in the Secondary Classroom” in Cullowhee.