Apply Now! – 2023 Requests for Proposals
Request for Proposals are Open! Smart Start of Pender County seeks proposals that focus on programs beneficial to children ages 0 to 5 and ensure that young children have the best opportunity to reach their full potential for fiscal years 2023-2026. (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026.) Funding opportunities are available for the areas […]
February 23rd- Understanding Behavior- Via Zoom
From The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old, A ZERO TO THREE Curriculum for Early Childhood Professionals. Unit 6 – Understanding Behavior focuses on how children’s behavior is influenced by the brain. In this training, you will learn about basic brain anatomy; connections between areas of the brain and how these connections are […]
March 15th- Environment Rating Scale Fundamentals
In this session we will review and practice scoring indicators in the Environment Rating Scales. We will define commonly used terms, and identify resources available when using the scales. Wednesday March 15, 2023 6:30-8:30pm (2 Credit Hours) Location: Smart Start of Pender County Fee: $10.00 (This training is free to Pender County Early Educators, call […]
Part 2 Resilience (Parents) –Via Zoom
April 13th, 6:30pm-8:30 pm, Cost: Free, Presenter: Regina Bass-Corley Part II: Building Resilience is for parents, grandparents, foster parents and support persons. Building Resilience is a three-part series divided into three separate workshops due to the volume of content to cover. All sessions will help the participants understand trauma and its effects on the body. […]
IT’S SIDS- In Person
April 20th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Cost: $10, Location: SSPC, 2 Credit Hours, Presenter: Shelly Martin Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. At this training, we will review the Child Care Laws and regulations written on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. This training is the required by Division of Child Development and […]
EFNEP – Free Nutrition Classes (Every Monday) April 24 – May 22
Cooperative Extension OfficeIn this series, participants will learn how to utilize tools for selecting healthy foods and beverages, which nutrients our bodies need for good health in addition to learning how to prepare healthy meals and snacks through hands on experiences. Instructor: Carrie Rivenbark - Contact 259-1236/carivenb@ncsu.edu 801 S. Walker Street, Burgaw NC
Building Your Bounce (Providers)- Via Zoom
May 11th, 6:30pm-8:30 pm, Cost: Free, 2 Credit Hours, Presenter: Regina Bass- Corley Building Your Bounce is a workshop designed to meet you where you are and help you focus on your own health, happiness and overall well-being. Together, we will learn about resilience and how important it is that you learn to promote your […]
CPR and First Aid
May 18th, 6:30pm-8:30 pm. Cost: $40, Location: SSPC, Presenter: Lakeasha Glaspie This training teaches early childhood educators and others how to respond to and manage illness and injuries in a child or infant during the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Class size is limited
Communication and Language Development – Via Zoom
May 23rd, 6:30-8:30 pm Cost $10, (This training is free to Pender County Early Educators, call for more info.) 2 Credit Hours, Presenters: Candice Dillard & Shelly Martin From The Growing the Brain: From Birth to 5 years old, A Zero to Three Curriculum for Early Childhood Professionals. This session will explore how communication skills […]
Building Your Bounce (Providers) – Via Zoom
June 8th, 6:30pm-8:30 pm, Cost: Free, 2 Credit Hours, Presenter: Regina Bass- Corley Building Your Bounce is a workshop designed to meet you where you are and help you focus on your own health, happiness and overall well-being. Together, we will learn about resilience and how important it is that you learn to promote your […]
