Welcome to the North Carolina
​Association of Elementary Educators!

About NCAEE

The North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators (NCAEE), founded in fall 2005, is the only professional organization in North Carolina—and one of two in the nation—established expressly to advocate for and serve elementary educators and elementary level children. Visit our blog here: NCAEE It's Elementary! for posts of interest. 

Membership is open to educators and all other persons who are interested in the education of elementary level children, including teachers, school-site administrators, central office administrators, professors of education, and DPI administrators.

NCAEE is governed by a Board of Directors. Members of the Board include the President, Immediate Past President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, eight Regional Directors from the eight education regions of the state, and six At-Large Directors. Standing committees, with members appointed by the President with the approval of the Board, help to carry out the work of the association. The standing committees are:
  • Membership and Benefits Committee
  • Election/Nominating Committee
  • Communications Committee
  • Conference Committee
  • Procedures Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Professional Development Committee
  • Awards Committee​

​NCAEE offers an engaging and exhilarating annual Elementary School Conference in October of each year. 

There are many opportunities for elementary educators to fill leadership roles in NCAEE. Through membership and active involvement, individuals can help to determine the future direction of NCAEE and have a lasting impact on education at the elementary level in North Carolina.

You are invited to join like-minded elementary educators by becoming a member of NCAEE and becoming actively involved. Feel free to contact any of the NCAEE Board members listed on the Board of Directors page to explore possibilities for leadership roles for yourself in the association. We look forward to hearing from you!

Professional Development

NCAEE continues to uphold a high standard of excellence in professional development, and this year we are proud to celebrate 13 years of making a difference. Our Annual Elementary School Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Resort in the Charlotte/Concord area in October 2016. More information about the conference will be available very soon.

NCAEE also offers professional development in each of the eight Board of Education Districts across the state. The participants of these professional development opportunities will not only gain valuable knowledge but also have a chance to to win some fantastic door prizes, including a FREE conference registration for our annual conference. Please visit our Regional News link to find more information about regional professional development opportunities in your area.

Goals of NCAEE

  • Promote professionalism
  • Provide opportunities for leadership
  • Provide opportunities for networking with other elementary educators
  • Serve as a voice/advocate for elementary educators and children
  • Provide resources that support elementary educators
  • Develop and maintain partnerships for teacher education (e.g., among personnel of state agencies, state and national associations, public and independent schools, and colleges and universities)
  • Promote awareness of practices based on scientific research
  • Promote rigor in instruction

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