Last year's NCCAT Beginning Teachers of the Year met recently online led by NCCAT faculty member Darcy Grimes.
NCCAT Beginning Teachers collaborate online
New NCCAT Online quarter starts July 1
NCCAT Online Note: The quarter is closed. NCCAT Online will reopen July 1st with professional development programs.
NCCAT Board of Trustees Schedules Special Meeting Monday, June 1 in Cullowhee
CULLOWHEE – The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will meet Monday, June 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. in a special called meeting at the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss NCCAT’s plan for resuming residential professional development.
Members of the public may listen to the meeting at NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
NCCAT launches new registration system
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) has moved to a new Student Management system called Orbund. It will make applying for our programs much easier. Information below will help users with the new system. Thank you for your interest in NCCAT professional development for North Carolina teachers.
To view programs click here.
NCCAT opens Summer Registration
CULLOWHEE – Summer registration is open at The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a recognized national leader in professional development.
NCCAT presenter earns national teacher award
We're always happy to see special recognition for the special teachers and presenters we have the chance to work with.
PBS has named Jason Lineberger one of their 19 Digital Innovator All Stars for 2020. Jason has been a great supporter of NCCAT and led some amazing professional development for us.
North Carolina teachers light the way - Thank you Teachers
As we celebrate educators during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 4-8, please help us honor educators for their heroic accomplishments to completely transform their classes to a new way of teaching and learning during this crisis.
15394 - Focus Thursday: Building Comprehension Skills 3-5 - Virtual
Note: Virtual course. Two hours, 30 parts.
This program will explore the science of reading and the balance needed to ensure students understand and make sense of text. Teachers will discuss the value of immersing their students in diverse texts to build background knowledge. Additionally, teachers will explore ways in which to engage students in discussing and writing about text.
15373 - Thinking With A Pencil: Exploring Writing As A Tool For Thought - Virtual
Note: This program will be virtual.
Designed for teachers in grades K–3.
Discover new ways to turn reading strategies into writing opportunities that deepen comprehension and extend student learning. This intensive, interactive program will focus on the power of the teacher as the mentor-model in exploring multiple tools for unlocking thinking in the classroom—through the process of uncovering your own writing life. Strategies will include the use of journal responses, writing as inquiry across the content areas, and the power of authentic interactions with poetry and prompts.
15405 - Supporting Instructional Coaches to Lead the Way - Cullowhee
276 NCCAT Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Supporting the practices of instructional coaches is critical in NC schools. This program will prepare coaches for this ever-changing profession. Coaches will articulate their coaching beliefs and learn strategies to strengthen relationships. We will focus on having critical conversations and establishing productive Professional Learning Communities with students’ success in mind.