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13766 • Hands-on Activities to Engage Students in Early Grades Literacy and Beyond - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

NCCAT can cover the cost of a substitute teacher for this program.

In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell tells us that to become expert at anything requires about 10,000 hours of practice. Unfortunately, our struggling readers will never make that investment of time if they hate what they are asked to do. Participants in this day-long seminar will learn how to transform worksheets, fluency practice, and other solo efforts into engaging activities that still reinforce essential literacy skills. The agenda for each daylong program (9am to 3pm) is the same. Sign up for only one. Teachers at the K-5 grade levels are encouraged to attend.

13698 • Southeast Data Literacy Conference - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

NCCAT, in partnership with NCDPI, is hosting the Southeast Data Literacy Conference. This event is open to teachers who have participated in the NCCAT Data Literacy Program and who have achieved certified status. Teacher participants from the two-year program will formatively assess the effects and plan for the future directions of the program. For more information about the program and how to register, please contact Paul Cancellieri at paul.can@nccat.​org or visit www.seizethelea​rningdata.com.

13773 • Legal Information for Teachers - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723

Every year, a significant number of teachers leave the profession because of ethical and legal issues. In some cases, the departure is due to a misunderstandin​g. In other cases, it is due to a lack of knowledge about specific standards. And sometimes, it is a result of deliberate illegal or unethical behavior on the part of a student or a teacher. In cooperation with the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, this program will explore the ethical responsibilitie​s and rights of educators in North Carolina. Examine law that supports and protects students and teachers, and explore avenues for avoiding and ameliorating conflict between teachers, parents, students, administrators, and school staff. Topics may include: liability issues; free speech issues; employee law; religious issues; cyberlaw; district, building-level, and teacher responsibilitie​s for implementing the Read to Achieve Act; student records issues; ethics programs; anti-bullying initiatives; and conflict resolution strategies. Administrators are welcome and encouraged to apply and to bring a team from their school(s). Join us as we work together to foster a safer school environment.

NCCAT Announces New Chief of Staff

Cullowhee

In making the announcement, NCCAT executive director Dr. Elaine Franklin said, “We are very fortunate to have Angie Hambling joining us as chief of staff. The depth and breadth of her experience, as well as her open communication style, make her exactly the right fit for this position. She possesses a keen understanding of K–12 education, particularly in the area of educational leadership, and exhibits a deep respect for the teaching profession.”

NCCAT fellow, a self-proclaimed “show-off and know-it-all,” to appear on “Jeopardy!”

Cullowhee

The former public school teacher will appear as a contestant on “Jeopardy!” during the program’s broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 24) on WLOS-TV.

After her audition last spring, when she learned that she had earned a spot on the show, Teitelbaum said, "If you'll excuse me, I have to go study geography now." She took personal leave from her faculty position at NCCAT to travel to California in July to compete on the game show.

NCCAT Raises the Bar for Professional Development for North Carolina Teachers

Cullowhee

CULLOWHEE (November 5, 2012)—The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Board of Trustees recently held their semi-annual board meeting in Cullowhee. Faculty and staff reported on the center’s activities. Earlier this year, two trustees were appointed to four-year terms by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham). During the October board meeting, these new appointments were sworn in: Aaron Fleming of Apex and M. Brock Womble of Spruce Pine. Terms began July 1. Also, Gregory E. West of Fayetteville was elected vice chair.

NCCAT Seeks Director of Programming

Cullowhee

Director of Programming
Position # 65009039
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Professional, Exempt
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Closing Date: November 30, 2012

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is a recognized leader in professional development for teachers.