Events

Apr 30, 2026: Together, we’ll explore the neuroscience of movement to better understand your powerful role in students’ focus, motivation, and emotional regulation.

June 17, 2026: This one-day workshop will provide teachers with visits to and interactions in the Research Station fields with faculty and graduate students involved in research on different plant varieties.

This conference is more than professional development...

June 17, 2026: Participants will explore the science of energy efficiency through interactive instruction, a tour of a LEED-certified building, and classroom-ready investigations that can be adapted for middle and high school learners. This turnkey experience connects science standards to authentic, place-based learning and provides practical ideas educators can take back to their classrooms.

July 23, 2026: School safety is built on strong relationships, shared understanding, and a commitment to working together. In this session, school administrators and School Resource Officers (SROs) will explore strategies for building effective partnerships that foster trust, improve communication, and create a unified approach to supporting students and staff.

July 23, 2026: Come spend the morning learning about the National Board process for new candidates. Lynn Carter, our own NBCT expert will go over all the details and provide you with a timeline and resources to be successful. The afternoon session will be for those NBCTs who are getting ready to renew. They will have an opportunity to discuss this process and begin thinking about the entries and accomplishments that would work best.

July 23, 2026: School safety is built on strong relationships, shared understanding, and a commitment to working together. In this session, school administrators and School Resource Officers (SROs) will explore strategies for building effective partnerships that foster trust, improve communication, and create a unified approach to supporting students and staff.

July 27, 2026: Completion of the edTPA is a requirement for all initially licensed teachers in North Carolina. This professional development session provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment, along with practical strategies and resources to help break the process into manageable, achievable steps. Participants will engage in an in-depth exploration of Task 1, which focuses on instructional planning, and will have dedicated time during the session to begin working on their Task 1 submission.

Sept 15, 2026: This engaging, research-based session explores how the neuroscience of stress, resilience, and emotional regulation influences leadership, school culture, and teacher well-being. Participants will discover practical, brain-based strategies to improve decision-making, establish healthy boundaries, create sustainable work-life balance, prioritize personal wellness, and model healthy leadership.

Sept 19, 2026: Come spend the morning learning about the National Board process for new candidates. Lynn Carter, our own NBCT expert will go over all the details and provide you with a timeline and resources to be successful. This workshop will be 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
The afternoon session will be from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm and will be for those NBCTs who are getting ready to renew. They will have an opportunity to discuss this process and begin thinking about the entries and accomplishments that would work best.