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NCCAT-The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching

NCCAT supports NC teachers to positively impact students and families across the state.
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NCCAT’s mission is to keep high-quality teachers in the classroom, advancing teaching beyond that of a simple job to an art form and a profession. By renewing their love for teaching, and improving the quality and enthusiasm of the teachers themselves, NCCAT ultimately improves student engagement in learning and academic achievement. NCCAT’s vision is to help every North Carolina teacher grow in k

nowledge, skills, compassion, and professionalism so that every student becomes engaged, self-motivated, and successful. NCCAT helps to retain the most caring, highly qualified, and skilled teachers necessary to positively impact the quality of public education in North Carolina. Dedicated to enriching the professional lives of our state’s public school teachers, NCCAT provides support for the entire spectrum of their teaching career.

06/15/2026

Interested in working for NCCAT?

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching is seeking a Business Officer to join our team in Cullowhee. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, this position plays an important role in supporting the daily financial operations of NCCAT. To apply or learn more about the position, visit https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/details/Business-Officer-I_JR-117691?hiringCompany=4c5533ba0a02100160ecc3ea9a780000

05/29/2026

Last week in Ocracoke, educators combined art and literacy to produce a creative, unique week of professional development. Participants explored the Asheville Art Museum’s virtual tour, collaborated using digital tools, and left with hands-on strategies for their classrooms. Thank you to all who joined us!

05/28/2026

In April, NCCAT welcomed Honored Educator Scholarship recipient Shaunna Barbee-Tyus to Ocracoke for the Implementing MTSS Through Four Essential Elements program. Shaunna teaches Spanish at Mills Park Middle School in the Wake County Public School System. She received the Luz M. Frye scholarship, awarded to a World Languages or ESL educator.

NCCAT’s Honored Educator Scholarship funds cover all costs associated with attending an NCCAT program, including a travel reimbursement, substitute teacher pay, and a $250 cash award for a classroom project.

Learn more about Honored Educator Scholarships at https://www.nccat.org/hes.

05/22/2026

In April, NCCAT welcomed Honored Educator Scholarship recipient Ashton Allgood-Batten to Ocracoke for the Student Discourse in the Science Classroom program. Ashton teaches science at Richlands High School in Onslow County Schools. She received the Belk Foundation scholarship.

NCCAT’s Honored Educator Scholarship funds cover all costs associated with attending an NCCAT program, including a travel reimbursement, substitute teacher pay, and a $250 cash award for a classroom project.

Learn more about Honored Educator Scholarships at https://www.nccat.org/hes.

05/21/2026

Last week in Ocracoke, educators explored the STEM Teaching Tools website, utilizing research-based practice briefs and practical resources to develop strategies for their classrooms. Participants worked to enhance their K-12 STEM instruction, fostering intentional science practices throughout the week of professional development. To explore future programs, visit www.nccat.org.

05/20/2026

NCCAT was honored to attend Pender County Schools' Board of Education meeting to celebrate Sophia Foster, the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year runner-up.

Ms. Foster was joined by NCCAT Executive Director Dr. M. Brock Womble and Deputy Executive Director Dr. Karen Sumner.

Congratulations, Sophia!

05/15/2026

In March, NCCAT welcomed Honored Educator Scholarship recipient Meagan Bell to Ocracoke for the Applying MTSS Practices to the Secondary Classroom program. Meagan is the Media Coordinator at Elm City Middle School in Wilson County Schools. She received the Mabel Roberson McIntyre scholarship, awarded annually to an educator from Nash or Wilson County.

NCCAT’s Honored Educator Scholarship funds cover all costs associated with attending an NCCAT program, including a travel reimbursement, substitute teacher pay, and a $250 cash award for a classroom project.

Learn more about Honored Educator Scholarships at https://www.nccat.org/hes.

05/14/2026

Last week in Ocracoke, educational specialists explored neuroscience, trauma-informed practices, and movement-based strategies to apply in their unique spaces. Participants utilized academic reinforcement, emotional regulation, and brain-based learning to transform their spaces into powerful environments for student learning. Thank you to all who joined us!

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

In February, NCCAT welcomed Honored Educator Scholarship recipient Melissa Merritt to Ocracoke for the Secondary Literacy Badge: Science of Reading program. Melissa teaches 8th grade ELA at Cape Fear Middle School in Pender County Schools. She received the Katherine Herring scholarship.

NCCAT’s Honored Educator Scholarship funds cover all costs associated with attending an NCCAT program, including a travel reimbursement, substitute teacher pay, and a $250 cash award for a classroom project.

Learn more about Honored Educator Scholarships at https://www.nccat.org/hes.

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