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IT’S SIDS

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. We will review NC Child Care Laws and Regulations regarding SIDS and Safe Sleep practices. (2 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Shelly Martin, Quality Program Manager, SSPC 6:30-8:30pm

Intro to Resilience

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

“Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back.”  Join us to learn the brain science behind traumatic events and the skills you can use to increase resiliency and get back to you resilient […]

Building Resiliency in Children

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

In this training, we will discuss seven characteristics that contribute to a child’s resiliency as well as differentiate between encouragement and praise.  We will also discuss 5 ways to support a child’s development while nurturing resilience. . (2 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenters: Regina Bass-Corley, Resource Library Coordinator Jasmin Johansen, Program Coordinator Evaluator, SSPC 6:30-8:30 […]

Raising A Reader – Narrative Skills

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

In this session, we will discuss what literacy is, how to introduce literacy to your daily routine and the importance of emergent literacy skills in the classroom. In addition, we will also discuss the importance of narrative skills in literacy. (2 credit hours) Cost: Free Presenters: Candice Dillard, Quality Consultant and Angel Parker, Early Literacy […]

Read to Succeed- Narrative Skills

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

In this session, we will discuss what literacy is, how to introduce literacy to your daily routine and the importance of emergent literacy skills in the classroom. In addition, we will also discuss the importance of narrative skills in literacy. (2 credit hours) Cost: Free Presenters: Candice Dillard, Quality Consultant and Angel Parker, Early Literacy […]

Environment Rating Scale Fundamentals

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

In this session we will review and practice scoring indicators in the scales. We will define commonly used terms, and identify resources available when using the scales. All Professional Development (PD) grantees must attend as well as each facility that participates in the Quality Maintenance Grant must send at least one representative unless a PD […]

Intro to Resilience

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

“Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back.”  Join us to learn the brain science behind traumatic events and the skills you can use to increase resiliency and get back to your resilient […]

IT’S SIDS

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. We will review NC Child Care Laws and Regulations regarding SIDS and Safe Sleep practices. (2 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Shelly Martin, Quality Program Manager, SSPC 6:30-8:30pm

Narrative Skills in Literacy

Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane, Burgaw, NC

In this session, we will discuss what literacy is, how to introduce literacy to your daily routine and the importance of emergent literacy skills in the classroom. In addition, we will also discuss the importance of narrative skills in literacy. (1.5 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenters: Candice Dillard, Quality Consultant and Angel Parker, Early Literacy […]

IT’S SIDS

Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. We will review NC Child Care Laws and Regulations regarding SIDS and Safe Sleep practices. (2 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Shelly Martin, Quality Program Manager, SSPC 6:30-8:30pm