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New Exceptional Children Teachers Join NCCAT for Program

Cullowhee, NC

CULLOWHEE—Teachers from across North Carolina took part in “New to the Exceptional Children’s Classroom: Surviving and Thriving” in Cullowhee June 25–29 at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for teachers.

Exceptional Children (EC) teachers have all of the traditional needs of beginning teachers, plus a lot more—and often those additional needs incur the greatest need for support. This program was open to teachers in their first, second or third year of EC teaching.

Kenan Fellows Hold Summer Institute at NCCAT

Cullowhee, NC

CULLOWHEE—The Kenan Fellows Program from Teacher Leadership held its 2018 Summer Professional Learning Institute at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for teachers,

In May, 25 North Carolina public school educators were named 2018–19 Kenan Fellows. They were selected from an applicant pool of more than 70 educators following a competitive application process. The new Fellows began their year together at NCCAT on June 18–22.

NCCAT Online Available Free to North Carolina Teachers

Cullowhee, NC

At NCCAT, we strive to give teachers the tools that they need to support North Carolina students. In addition to our residential, face-to-face programs, we provide a number of online, self-paced courses. All PreK–12th grade North Carolina public school teachers are eligible. NCCAT offers relevant content in an easily accessible format through NCCAT Online.

Make Plans Now to Join NCCAT in September

Cullowhee, NC

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching has several professional development opportunities for September. Act now to apply for these programs.

NCCAT, a recognized national leader in professional development programming for teachers, helps North Carolina teachers grow in knowledge, skills, compassion, and professionalism so that students become engaged, self-motivated, and successful. Our mission is to advance teaching as an art and a profession.

Here are some programs coming up in September:

14754 • Strengthening Instruction in Early Grades Literacy-Ocracoke

2 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960

In order for students to become globally competitive, it is imperative students receive a good foundation in literacy instruction. With new challenges facing teachers each day, this task can be daunting. Examine key aspects of the Read to Achieve legislation to insure alignment in your classroom and school with research-based strategies and best practices. See how to “fit it all in” by integrating literacy across the curriculum. Learn how to effectively maintain a progress monitoring assessment schedule. Use data to develop engaging lessons that foster a love for reading while still teaching foundational skills. Develop a reading and writing environment that is welcoming and inviting to students of all developmental levels.

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14752 • Google Classroom-Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Designed for teachers with access to Google Classroom.

Google Classroom combines drive, docs, and gmail for creating and collecting paperless assignments. Teachers can manage assignments, communicate with students, and “flip” instruction, all in one convenient place. Instant feedback can be provided and students’ progress can be tracked in order to improve performance. Learn how to use Google Classroom to organize your lessons and begin creating assignments using Google Apps.

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14751 • Reading Resources: Equipping your Classroom for Reading Success-Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Reading, as the old saying goes, is fundamental. However, not all public school students have access to the variety of materials necessary to build a strong reading foundation. Research grant opportunities for purchasing books, digital devices, and other materials to aid in literacy instruction. Explore multiple means of acquiring literacy-related donations and discover open-access materials online. Finally, participate in the sharing of strategies for the effective use of these resources.

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