North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT)

#NCCAT is thrilled to partner with the Jackson County Public Schools, NC (CTE) program to offer hands-on learning opportunities. Jackson Bowers, a Smoky Mountain High School student in Sylva, will gain valuable work experience by assisting Joshua Brooks, the NCCAT Cullowhee Grounds Supervisor, for approximately 8 hours weekly. More at https://lnkd.in/eqWxR4tK

Thank you to Robin Harward from South Stanly High School in Stanly County Schools for joining us at #NCCAT! Before returning to school recently, Robin participated in 'The New Science Standards in Action' at our Cullowhee campus. She and other educators returned with effective strategies and a supportive network of fellow science teachers. Interested in top-notch science PD? Explore our programs, including 'Teaching Science is Phenomenal' in December at https://bit.ly/4drzXM7

Calling all educators! The Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards offer up to $1,000 for preK-12 public and charter school teachers to pursue professional development of their choice. Apply by September 2, 2024, to enhance your teaching and impact student success. https://lnkd.in/e3Bmdjk #NCBCE #WorkBasedLearning #NCStudents #GEDA

Thrilled to have a good friend of #NCCAT, Ben Owens, leading the "Experiential Math Mindsets" program with talented educators from across North Carolina. This morning, there were great questions and engaging conversations on some good Chalk Talk questions at NCCAT Cullowhee, all aimed at positively impacting students and families. A big thanks to everyone involved! Looking forward to a great week and what this group takes back to classrooms.

Congratulations to Stephanie Uhrich! We are thrilled to announce that Stephanie Uhrich, a dedicated Math and Science teacher at Saluda Elementary School in Polk County Schools (polkschools.org), has been awarded the prestigious Susan S. McHugh NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship for 2024-2025! This scholarship, made possible by the generous Stuart and Margaret L. Forbes Foundation of Polk County, covers substitute teacher costs and provides $250 for classroom use. It honors Susan S. McHugh, a former superintendent of Polk County Schools and life-long educator. Stephanie (left) is pictured here with NCCAT presenter Meg McKee at the "Launch-Explore-Discuss: Task-Based Learning in the Elementary Math Classroom" program at #NCCAT Cullowhee this week. Join us in celebrating Stephanie's achievement and thanking all NC teachers for their incredible dedication and hard work!

We are incredibly grateful to all the educators who joined us for the "Harnessing Design Thinking Residential Application" at NCCAT Cullowhee. In our 21st century, where digital content is everywhere, it's exciting to see the resurgence of tabletop gaming. From light social games to intellectually intense, sophisticated experiences, today's tabletop games offer something for everyone. Our participants delved into various contemporary game mechanics and utilized design thinking approaches to create their original games. This experience will be invaluable in crafting engaging and dynamic classroom lessons. Thank you for being with us and for your dedication to innovative education! Please make plans to join us at NCCAT by visiting www.nccat.org. #NCCAT #DesignThinking #TabletopGames #InnovativeEducation #ThankYouTeachers

Many thanks to all the dedicated teachers who joined us at NCCAT Cullowhee for "Nature-Inspired Learning: Connecting Academics and the Environment." This immersive workshop provided deep content knowledge and the tools to integrate the natural world seamlessly into your curriculum. They left NCCAT with inspiration, a PBL capstone project ready to implement, a virtual toolbox of resources, and other materials to get you started! Thank you for being with us and for your commitment to enriching students' learning experiences!

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (#NCCAT) is proud to announce the selection of twenty-four exceptional teachers as finalists for the NCCAT 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Award. One outstanding educator will be named the NCCAT 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year at an award ceremony scheduled for October 3, 2024, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. For more, including a list of finalists, visit - https://bit.ly/4ehfjPj

Thank you to the teachers who joined us for "The Power of Picture Books" in Ocracoke! Picture books are powerful and engaging texts that can help all elementary students succeed in language arts, math, science, social studies, and the arts. Participants walked away with enhanced knowledge of the effective use of picture books, five picture books, and a fantastic read-aloud professional book. We appreciate everyone who participated and made this event a success! This program was funded in part by a generous grant from Believe in Reading. For more information on NCCAT professional development, visit nccat.org.

Open to all teachers to help find solutions in their classes. “Recipe for Problem Solving K-5,” led by research scholars from the William and Ida Friday Institute for Education Innovation at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee, will provide K-5 teachers with a comprehensive introduction to computational thinking and practical teaching strategies. To integrate into their classrooms, participants will explore the fundamentals of computational thinking, coding, and age-appropriate programming tools. By the end of the training, teachers will feel confident in writing lesson plans integrating computational thinking to teach creative and engaging lessons integrating the NC content standards, NC K-5 computer science standards, and the NC Digital Learning Standards for Students. Lodging, meals, and materials are free. Apply now at https://bit.ly/3VsPHYn