1st Annual Coastal North Carolina Writing Conference June 23-25, 2013
The Coastal North Carolina Writing Conference will assist teachers in addressing their writing professional development needs and support teachers and community members interested in writing for publication. Three strands will be offered: (1) Writing Workshop, (2) Writing Process and (3) Teaching Strategies for Writing in the Common Core. Registration is still open! Get more information >

New Hanover County Teacher of the Year
Laney High School's Melissa Gillespie (WCE graduate) receives a hug from co-worker, friend 2012-2013 High School Teacher of the Year Jodi Sollosi (WCE graduate), after being awarded both 2013-2014 High School Teacher of the Year and New Hanover County Schools Teacher of the Year during the Educator of the Year Banquet at Ashley High School. View photos >

May 2013 Edition of Watson Chronicle Available Online
Read the latest edition of the Watson Chronicle online or download a PDF copy to your computer from Issuu.com

ELMS Project Co-Teaching Workshop - June 12, 2013
Join the ELMS Project for a workshop on co-teaching—one of the most innovative practices in education. Guest speakers, Andrea Honigsfeld and Maria Dove, will lead the workshop with a presentation on how co-teaching can effectively support positive learning outcomes for English Language Learners in a variety of classroom environments. Get more information >

"The Art of Disruptive Engagement" Designs on e-Learning Conference
UNCW’s Center for Teaching Excellence is pleased to partner with Penn State University and the University Arts London in hosting the 8th annual Designs on e-Learning Conference, Sept. 11-13, 2013. The theme identified for 2013’s conference is “The Art of Disruptive Engagement”. Learn more >

Alumni - Update Your Information
As a valued member of the Seahawk family, we want to learn more about the areas of the university that are most important to you. Please take a moment to review your contact information and make any changes by visiting www.uncw.edu/alumniupdate

Sonia Nieto Presentation Available Online
The First Annual Watson College of Education Public Speaker Series kicked off on March 14th, with invited speaker, Dr. Sonia Nieto. She presented on "Finding Joy in Teaching Students of Diverse Backgrounds". View the video >

Donyell Roseboro in the Hot Seat!
Donyell Roseboro, Director of the Professional Development System (PDS) and Associate Professor in the Watson College of Education Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, discusses PDS and the legacy of the Rosenwald Schools. View now >

SimpleK-12 open to all WCE faculty, staff, students and alumni
SimpleK-12, an Orlando-based, online teacher professional development company, is providing all WCE students, faculty, staff (university-wide) and alumni a free, one-year membership to their premier learning portal, The Teacher Learning Community, with over 100,000 teacher members from around the world. more >