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16008 MTSS Best Practices: Secondary - Ocracoke

2 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is the umbrella under which all educational practices fall. What have we learned from the experts over the past decades, as well as from disrupted learning during the pandemic? How can we as secondary teachers strengthen our whole-child vision and approach authentically? And how can we change OUR professional practices to ensure positive and thriving student behaviors?

This program is intended to offer the big picture - major actions that will yield big impact, latest research to create optimal teaching behaviors, and practical implementation suggestions and resources. Plan to leave with ideas, resources, and a game plan for your classroom and school team. This program is intended for 6-12 teachers.

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16006 MTSS Best Practices: Secondary - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is the umbrella under which all educational practices fall. What have we learned from the experts over the past decades, as well as from disrupted learning during the pandemic? How can we as secondary teachers strengthen our whole-child vision and approach authentically? And how can we change OUR professional practices to ensure positive and thriving student behaviors?

This program is intended to offer the big picture - major actions that will yield big impact, latest research to create optimal teaching behaviors, and practical implementation suggestions and resources. Plan to leave with ideas, resources, and a game plan for your classroom and school team. This program is intended for 6-12 teachers.

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16005 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: An Integration of Literacy, STEM, and More - Ocracoke

2 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960

When 14 year-old William s home in Malawi experienced a terrible drought, his family was left with nothing to eat or sell. Without food or the ability to go to school, William explored his town s library. With perseverance and grit, he came up with an idea that would change the lives of his family and town forever.
Using the memoir of William Kamkwamba in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, this session will explore integrating literacy, STEM, a dash of history, and social-emotional learning into the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for grades 5-8! Come join us as we learn about William and the inventiveness of the human spirit.

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North Carolina Teacher of the Year leads NCCAT program

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723

North Carolina 2020 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Teacher of the Year, Maureen Stover, who was also named one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year, recently presented in the NCCAT program "Dollar Store Science." In this one day seminar, participants  learned ways to design lessons on a budget using inexpensive supplies and tools that you can find at your local discount store.

NCCAT BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 4, 2021

CULLOWHEE – The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will have a committee meeting Thursday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. in a virtual committee meeting from the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the committee meeting is to discuss planning for the future of the Cullowhee Campus facilities. Members of the public may view the meeting live at www.nccat.org 

NCCAT BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 4, 2021

CULLOWHEE – The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will have a committee meeting Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in a virtual committee meeting from the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the committee meeting is to discuss planning for the future for facilities at the Ocracoke campus. Members of the public may view the meeting live at www.nccat.org 

 

NCCAT Board of Trustees will hold meeting Nov. 5

276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee 28723

CULLOWHEE – The North Carolina Center of Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees will have a regularly scheduled meeting Friday, November 5, 2021 starting at 8 a.m. at the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus, 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. Members of the public may attend or view the meeting live at www.nccat.org 

16001 Turning STEM Into STEAMM: The Art of Integrating Science, Technology, Art, Mathematics, and Music - Ocracoke

2 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960

 

In this professional develop seminar, we will explore how educators can use art and music to get their students excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Teachers will learn how the Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio are demonstrated in art, music, and nature. We will then explore how teachers can apply these principles to their lesson design to motivate students to find success in STEM disciplines.

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15998 PLCs Moving Forward with Math Instruction - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723

Do you want to strengthen your math PLCs and support teachers with planning for unfinished learning? If so, join NCCAT on December 7th to learn best practices for math acceleration. Sessions will focus on intentional planning for identifying pre-requisite skills in math instruction and PLC components that place students’ learning needs at the forefront. A planning protocol will be shared along with a PLC framework to guide leaders’ work in their schools. Roundtable collaborations will be included, providing time for colleagues to delve into current math instruction issues and problem-solve. This session is designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders in grades K-12. Lodging and meals are provided.
 

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15997 Intentional Vocabulary Instruction - Cullowhee

276 NCCAT Drive Cullowhee, NC 28723

Words bring texts to life. Vocabulary is key to comprehending and enjoying what we read. This session will engage participants in exploring systematic vocabulary instruction. Participants will explore morphology, learn how to select words for study, and develop a plan for vocabulary instruction in their classroom. This program is designed for language arts teachers and instructional coaches in grades 4-9.

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