North Carolina Teacher Academy

Regional Drive-In Conferences - Fall 2010

The North Carolina Teacher Academy invites you to participate in the Fall 2010 Regional Drive-in Conferences. These professional development programs will be offered from the mountains to the coast. Details for each of the programs can be found below. In order to serve the needs of as many North Carolina teachers as possible, you may register for only one conference. 

Each regional conference includes:

• All course materials
• 1.0 Continuing Education Unit
• A $100 stipend
• A refreshment break Friday evening
• A continental breakfast and full lunch on Saturday

NOTE: In order to provide a variety of professional development opportunities for teachers, the Teacher Academy organized the Regional Drive-In Conferences to be geographically distributed across the state.  Although all sessions are not offered at all sites, the variety of sessions provides teachers with professional development in close proximity to their homes.  These sessions are intended to be drive-in sessions, rather than residential sessions.  In some locations at particular times of the year, overnight accommodations are very limited.  Please keep this in mind as you register for a session.  If needed, overnight accommodations are your responsibility. 

 Conference Schedule

Due to an overwhelming response in registration, we are creating a waiting list. If you wish to be listed, click here.
We will not be sending a notice unless last minute spaces open for full sessions.

Please click to see the session descriptions and click to register. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How do I register? 
  Select your conference location and then select ONE course from the drop-down menu. Within 1 business day, you will receive a confirmation (via email) of your online registration.
• When does registration close?
  It is specific to each drive-in session. When the session fills, an announcement will be posted on that particular page under the Conference Updates heading.
• Can other teachers from my school or district attend?
  Yes, other colleagues from your school/district may attend by simply registering as you did. Your colleagues must be certified teachers.
• How many people can register for each course?
  Seating is limited to the first 50 registrants.
• Will you provide overnight lodging for me if I need it?
  No. This conference is designed to serve as a regional drive-in event for those close enough to drive to the event on Friday and return on Saturday.
• I do not live in the same region as this conference, may I still attend?
  Yes you may register to attend, but you will be solely responsible for your own travel and lodging arrangements.
• When will I receive my CEUs?
  Each participant, upon completing the 10 hours of instruction, will receive a CEU certificate at the close of the training on Saturday. Stipends will be mailed in about three weeks.
• Which CEUs can be used for reading credit?
  The Teacher Academy issues CEUs for completing the professional development program. It is up to your school district to apply it to particular areas (reading, math, technology, etc). Many school districts require prior approval to earning CEUs. Please contact your local school district's Human Resource / Licensure department for more information.
• I cannot attend Friday, but I can be there on Saturday. Is that OK?
  No. You must attend both Friday evening and all day on Saturday to receive the CEUs and stipend. No partial credit or stipend is awarded.
• What is the schedule?
  Friday:       5:30 pm - On-site Registration
                  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Evening Session
  Saturday:   7:00 - 8:00 am - Continental Breakfast 
                  8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Sessions
                  Noon - Lunch