Now more than ever, middle grades students need math classroom structures that honor their strengths and create problem-solving mindsets. Let's explore strategies that bring engagement and strengths-based teaching to the middle grades classroom. Sessions for this program will include authentic problem-solving strategies, number sense routines, and vocabulary instructional practices. This program is intended for math teachers in grades 5-8.

Congratulations again to Robert Ballard, the automotive instructor at Chapel Hill High. Mr. Ballard was formally recognized by Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education for his accomplishment as runner-up for the 2022 NCCAT Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award.

Canvas is a useful tool whether it s for fully online courses or to create modules for a blended teaching approach, but who has the time and support to craft great Canvas resources? The program "Canvas - Time To Design" will give teachers the time and support to accomplish their Canvas design goals.

Two Math badge opportunities are coming to NCCAT this February.  Math I Badge 1: Core Instruction Practices is on February 14 at Cullowhee.  Math I Badge 2: Rigor and Representations is on February 15 at Cullowhee. The Math Badge journey focuses on helping educators bring the best practices for math instruction to life in their classrooms. Participants who earn the NCCAT Math Badge will apply their new learning in various settings, including classroom instruction and coaching.

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) would like to share a preliminary draft for adding and renovating the NCCAT Ocracoke campus.  An opportunity for community input will occur on Friday, January 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NCCAT Ocracoke campus building.

NCCAT's instructional programs reflect the broad range of unique professional development topics for public school teachers and other educators. Challenging formats, combined with professional learning communities, shape the NCCAT offerings. All programs incorporate relevant state standards. Seminar faculty model best practices for application to the 21st-century classroom. Find out more about February programs now.

Join NCCAT for Charter School Connections in February! How can charter school teachers build support networks for schools, staff, and students? Explore how teachers can better advocate for their specific school and charters and how to develop your leadership style to help support school initiatives. Learn best practices in connecting students to digital learning and student leadership development through exploring personalized, project-based, and flipped learning. Discuss ways to model these practices in your schools.