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16912 - Neuroscience of Learning at Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 2872

Educational neuroscience is the study of the brain’s development, structure, and function, and is a powerful discipline that can be very helpful to teachers. Imagine how much more effective our teaching can be if we know how the brain actually processes and learns.  In this seminar, you will gain an understanding of the importance of neuroscience in education. Improve your understanding of learning and memory. Discover how to maximize student learning in the classroom through movement, mind-body connection activities, and the benefits of neuroplasticity. We will focus on what teachers need to know about how the the brain learns, cognitive skills with reading and math, the role of emotions in learning, the impact of technology on our brains, and so much more. Come join this active and engaging session and leave with a new knowledge of how to help your student learn and remember more.

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16752 - Music, Movement, & Connection at Cullowhee

Gather together and receive content support unique to the needs of elementary music teachers. This program's topics include building advisory councils, folk dancing, incorporating children’s literature, movement using props, purposeful inclusion of puppets, designing meaningful transitions, collaboration, reflection, and building a peer network. Come ready with a desire to grow from your strengths and leave with strategies you can implement in your classroom. This program is designed for K-5 music educators.

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NCCAT Mourns the Passing of Phil Haire, Community Leader and Advocate for Education

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Phil Haire, a dedicated community leader and advocate for education. Haire passed away peacefully following a stay in hospice. His wife, Connie, shared the news with NCCAT. Throughout his distinguished career, Phil Haire made an indelible mark on the fields of law, public service, and education. In his honor, his family and friends established an NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship, reflecting his lifelong commitment to supporting educators and the advancement of learning.

Important Hurricane Helene Updates from NCCAT

Our hearts are with our Western North Carolina community, employees, neighbors, friends, and families affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. We are inspired by the outpouring of support and are grateful for everyone’s efforts during this challenging time. NCCAT schedule updates and information about future programs in the article. Click links to read more, including ways to help.

NCCAT offices closed until Oct. 7th at Cullowhee Campus

Due to the devastation of Hurricane Helene and the impact of the storm on the communities in western North Carolina, we are canceling our professional development on the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus for the week of October 7-11. We have canceled this week’s program and the NCCAT 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Recognition Event on Thursday, October 3, 2024. We will reschedule. Professional development in Cullowhee has been cancelled for the week. Communication remains challenging we will respond as soon as possible.

Unlocking Math: The Power of Base 10 Blocks at NCCAT Cullowhee in December

276 NCCAT Dr | Cullowhee, NC 28723
Do you have Base 10 blocks sitting on shelves in your classroom that you would love to use in a powerful way? Join us for "Unlocking Math: The Power of Base 10 Blocks" at NCCAT Cullowhee. This hands-on seminar and experience the power of this tool in building an understanding of our Base 10 number system. Sessions will include work with operations and work with how to use the blocks to represent decimal numbers. The program takes place Dec. 9-11.

NCCAT Senior Math Specialist Emily Myers participates in podcast on "Rough Draft Math"

NCCAT is proud to see our Senior Math Specialist, Emily Myers, participate in this excellent podcast, The Amplifying Voices "We All Speak Math." The discussion was great, and it focused on the importance of fostering a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment where students feel empowered to share their evolving ideas and engage in continuous improvement through revision.​ More on how to listen with story.

MEETING NOTICE: Board of Trustees

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 2872

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will convene a meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the meeting is to update the Board members on NCCAT’s progress.