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15213 - Google Tools in Schools - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Whether or not your school or district has adopted a Google Chromebook environment, if your LEA infrastructure allows for the use of Google Tools and/or Apps, the “Googlesphere” can be an immense help. It can aid in engaging students, keeping in touch with parents, automating feedback and assessment, sharing documents, and more. Hone your skills with the Google Chrome Browser, with Google Apps, with Android Apps, and with Chrome OS so that you can engage your students using freely available tools on almost any platform.

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15211 - Best Practices for Motivating Young Readers - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Designed for teachers of grades K—3.

Expand your literacy tool kit with strategies for motivating young reluctant readers. In this program, we will explore three powerful motivations that drive student reading: (1) interest, (2) dedication, and (3) confidence. An interested student reads because they enjoy it; a dedicated student reads because they believe it is important, and a confident student reads because they can do it. This program will examine classroom-ready tips to get young readers interested and excited about reading. Learn the value of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in today's classroom and discover strategies for your literacy tool kit.

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NCCAT Hosts Third Fall Curriculum Conference

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723

The North Carolina Center for Advancement of Teaching held the third NCCAT Fall Conference for Curriculum Leaders on September 11-13. Curriculum leaders from across the state joined NCCAT, a recognized national leader in professional development programming.

The agenda, based on conversations with curriculum leaders regarding essential professional development, allowed conference attendees to identify their district’s needs and give feedback concerning future NCCAT programming.

Ocracoke School will hold secondary classes at NCCAT campus while Hurricane Dorian recovery continues

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723
CULLOWHEE - The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Board of Trustees responded to needs of Ocracoke School after significant damage to the school building by Hurricane Dorian.
 
The NCCAT Board of Trustees voted Friday unanimously to allow Ocracoke School to use the NCCAT Ocracoke Campus building for secondary classes until January 2020. Other buildings on the Island will also be used for students during the recovery period.
 

NCCAT Development Foundation establishes Hurricane Dorian Employee Relief Fund

Ocracoke

Ocracoke residents and others in surrounding communities are beginning the recovery process from the devastating damage of Hurricane Dorian. The Development Foundation of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Inc., has established the NCCAT Hurricane Dorian Employee Relief Fund to provide much-needed support for NCCAT current and past staff on Ocracoke Island.

NCCAT Board of Trustees Meets Friday, Sept. 20, in a Special Called Meeting

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723

CULLOWHEE - The NCCAT Board of Trustees will meet Friday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. in a special called meeting via conference call at the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and potentially take action on Ocracoke School using the NCCAT Ocracoke facility.

Members of the public may listen to the phone call at NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723.

NCCAT hearts and thoughts with Ocracoke and other areas after Hurricane Dorian

Our hearts and thoughts go out to our NCCAT employees at Ocracoke Island and those who are recovering from Hurricane Dorian. All our employees are safe. There is a great deal of cleanup and work ahead for all involved. We appreciate the offers of support to NCCAT and ask you to keep the people of Ocracoke Island and others in your thoughts and hearts during this difficult time. Please communicate with NCCAT Teacher Services if you have any questions about programs at Ocracoke. You can reach Teacher Services by phone at 828-293-5202 or by email at [email protected].

15176 - MTSS for Administrators - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

How do you create an environment where every student has access to what they need to succeed? Critical factors in supporting students include defining our core, developing structures of equity and access for all, and creating a data-based implementation plan. We will delve into all of these to help you leave with a plan to scale up your support for students. We will explore interventions, accommodations, and modifications; determine our nonnegotiables; and learn about monitoring for success.

The Focus Friday programs offer teachers the opportunity to look into a variety of topics while at NCCAT, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for teachers, for a day. Come be a part of NCCAT’s daylong professional development session. Breakfast and lunch is included. The programs will be at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

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