The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) proudly recognizes Samantha Shaw, an English teacher at Carrboro High School City Schools, as the runner-up for the (NCCAT) 2024 Empower NC Beginning Teacher of the Year award. The accolade was bestowed upon Shaw during a recent gathering at the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education. about NCCAT Celebrates Samantha Shaw as Empower NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Runner-Up ..read more

NCCAT is proud to announce scholarship awards for five outstanding teachers to attend a Holocaust Educator Seminar in Poland this summer.  The five scholarship recipients were selected from among 127 teachers who applied. They will be awarded these scholarships from the NCCAT Development Foundation’s Holocaust Endowment Fund. about NCCAT announces five teacher scholarship awards for Holocaust seminar in Poland ..read more

about MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Board of Trustees Meeting Friday, April 26, 2024 in Cullowhee ..read more

NCCAT Senior Math Specialist Emily Myers and other faculty have been working across North Carolina in empowering teachers and transforming math education. Did you know NCCAT can come to your school? NCCAT offers a variety of K-12 school-based programs to public schools and districts across the state. Onsite and virtual trainings in schools or districts have an immediate impact on a large number of teachers. To find out more visit about Inspiring Excellence in Math Education! NCCAT in schools ..read more

Are you ready to elevate your science teaching to new heights? Join us for an exciting professional development science opportunities at NCCAT. These science programs at NCCAT offer educators a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in hands-on learning, discover best practices, and collaborate with top instructors and fellow teachers from across the state. With a focus on enhancing teaching methodologies and aligning with the New North Carolina Science Standards, these programs empower educators to create meaningful and impactful learning experiences for their students. about Discover NCCAT ..read more

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is excited to announce the launch of NCCAT Online Courses starting April 15th. These self-paced modules offer valuable professional development opportunities for North Carolina licensed teachers, with participants able to earn either 5 or 10 contact hours depending on the course. Register now! Don't miss this opportunity to expand your professional development and enhance your teaching skills with NCCAT Online. about NCCAT Online Courses Begin in April – Register Now for Professional Development ..read more

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) is proud to announce Shanna Good, a Math and ELA Teacher at Trinity Middle School in Randolph County Schools, as the recipient of the NCCAT Lynda Petty Honored Educator Scholarship for the 2023-2024 period. The NCCAT Honored Educator Scholarship covers all expenses related to participation in an NCCAT program, including program materials, instruction, food, lodging, transportation, and substitute teacher costs. Additionally, the honored educator receives a $250 grant for use in their classroom. Applications for the 2024-2025 NCC ..read more

Calling all passionate science educators in North Carolina! NCCAT is your gateway to a world of cutting-edge knowledge, skills, and teaching methods. Dive into high-quality professional development that transforms classrooms and empowers students! Programs coming in March and April explaining the new North Carolina Science Standards. Explore the exciting Science programs lined up at NCCAT, where innovation meets education. Immerse yourself in hands-on learning, discover best practices, and collaborate with top instructors and fellow teachers from across the state. about Elevate your Science Te ..read more

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Cullowhee Campus Building Project Committee will convene a meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the NCCAT Cullowhee campus, located at 276 NCCAT Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Capital Project. about MEETING NOTICE: NCCAT Cullowhee Campus Building Project Committee Meeting ..read more

Dive into the fascinating world of tabletop gaming and design thinking with our upcoming program - "Your Move: Harnessing Design Thinking using Tabletop Games" at NCCAT Cullowhee! Participants will learn a variety of contemporary game mechanics then tap into design thinking approaches to build original tabletop games and consider how this experience might be used to create powerfully engaging classroom lessons. Sessions coming up in May and July. about Unlock Creativity with "Your Move": Harnessing Design Thinking using Tabletop Games ..read more