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Apply Now! – 2020 Requests for Proposals
Request for Proposals are Open! Smart Start of Pender County seeks proposals that focus on programs related to Early Care and Education, Health Care, and/or Family Support from individuals or agencies for fiscal year 2020-2023. (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023.) (Please note that Smart Start funding is limited to programs serving children ages 0-5 and their families.) Programs: Support and provide technical assistance, support, and training of child care professionals working in licensed child care and early education…
Read More »What Does a Pyramid Have to do With Challenging Behavior: A Pyramid Model Overview
Are you hearing about a pyramid model and not really sure what that means? Do you wonder how a pyramid relates to challenging behaviors? Are you considering attending a CEU-level learning event about social-emotional development but are afraid to make the time commitment until you know a little more? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come to this overview of the Teaching Pyramid Model. During this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of…
Read More »Read Across America
Come and help us celebrate Read Across America! Each child present from birth – 10 years of age will receive two FREE books. Hosted by: Child Care Resource and Referral of Pender County Time: Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Smart Start of Pender County 600 N Timberly Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 *The book distribution is for age’s birth-10 years of age. *All children must be present.
Read More »Plan It Out
This training will focus on creating lesson plans that meet the activity requirements. We will also discuss how elements of scheduling and planning are addressed in the environment rating scale and what to look for. (1.5 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Candice Dillard, Quality Consultant, SSPC 6:30-8:00pm.
Read More »March Board Meeting
Board Development/Nominating committee will meet at 10:30am Finance committee will meet at 11:00am Full board meeting at 12:00pm Board and committee meetings are usually held on the 4th Tuesday; however, other meeting dates may be scheduled and held as needed to conduct the work of the partnership. Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. A Partnership for Children 600 N. Timberly Lane, P. O. Box 429, Burgaw, NC
Read More »Play Safe Be Safe
Come to this session to learn about children’s perception of fire. We will discuss children’s misuse of fire and practical approaches to teach young children fire safety. Each facility that is represented at the training will receive a Play Safe Be Safe kit to use with the children. The number of kits for distribution is limited, so register early! Kits and activities are designed to be used with children age 3-5. (2 credit hours) Cost: $10.00 Presenter: Shelly Martin, Quality…
Read More »April Board Meeting
Board Development/Nominating committee will meet at 10:30am Finance committee will meet at 11:00am Full board meeting at 12:00pm Board and committee meetings are usually held on the 4th Tuesday; however, other meeting dates may be scheduled and held as needed to conduct the work of the partnership. Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. A Partnership for Children 600 N. Timberly Lane, P. O. Box 429, Burgaw, NC
Read More »June Board Meeting
Board Development/Nominating committee will meet at 10:30am Finance committee will meet at 11:00am Full board meeting at 12:00pm Board and committee meetings are usually held on the 4th Tuesday; however, other meeting dates may be scheduled and held as needed to conduct the work of the partnership. Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. A Partnership for Children 600 N. Timberly Lane, P. O. Box 429, Burgaw, NC
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