The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) has honored Heidi Hess Rice, a French teacher and the World Language Department chair at Hickory High School, with the prestigious Luz M. Frye Honored Educator Scholarship.
NCCAT will be offering the professional development program "Designing for Math Engagement and Mastery Through Experiential Learning" in Cullowhee April 19-22 in Cullowhee.
We are exicted to see NCCAT alum Amanda Clapp, of Sylva, has received the Burroug
As teachers, it is our responsibility to give the next generation of global citizens the tools they need to understand climate change issues. Join The Science House, Catawba College, and the NC State Climate Office in Ocracoke for an exciting week delving into the science of climate change. We will be utilizing tools and protocols developed by scientists to look at changes occurring on the island due to the pressures of a shifting climate. These tools can be used to help you build and implement an engaging, inquiry-based unit to deepen student learning of climate science wherever you may teach in NC.Explore the island's delicate ecosystems to collect and analyze data, connect with climate and environmental scientists, and enhance your teacher toolbox!
Time: 3:15-5:15 p.m.
Despite our knowledge of effective reading instruction in the early grades, only 36% of fourth graders in North Carolina read at or above proficiency according to the 2019 NAEP assessment. By fourth grade, it is common for instruction to shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” which assumes that students have already mastered basic reading skills like decoding and fluency. With decreased instruction focused on learning to read, students who do not read proficiently by the end of third grade will likely encounter additional learning challenges, and teachers must support these students before the gap widens. Join us to learn about the research surrounding reading and decoding practices most effective for struggling students.
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is the umbrella under which all educational practices fall. It has four main pillars: Attendance; Behavior; Academics, and; SEL (Social Emotional Learning). What have we learned from the experts over the past decades? What are we continuing to learn from disequities highlighted by the pandemic? How can we use this research to create optimal teaching behaviors that equate to maximum learning outcomes? And how can we change OUR professional practices to ensure positive and thriving student behaviors?
This program is intended to offer the big picture - the major actions that will yield the biggest impact, some of the latest research, as well as practical implementation suggestions and resources. Plan to leave with ideas, resources, and a game plan for your classroom and school teams!
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is happy to announce the opening of the 2021-2022 NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship application. The Honored Educator Scholarship Program pays tribute to outstanding educators and individuals whose teaching or influence in public education has made a positive difference in the lives of others. For a list of scholarships available to North Carolina Teachers, visit https://www.nccat.org/programs/honored-educator-schola
Supporting the practices of instructional coaches is critical in NC schools. This program will prepare coaches for this ever-changing profession. Throughout the week, coaches will learn strategies to strengthen relationships with teachers, facilitate meaningful collaboration, and give effective coaching feedback. Sessions will include best practices for having critical conversations and establishing productive Professional Learning Communities with students’ success in mind. Join NCCAT to learn and collaborate with instructional coaches from across NC.