Preschool Demonstration Program

The Preschool Demonstration Program is a credit-bearing professional development opportunity for anyone working with preschool aged children in North Carolina. This program offers on-site, guided observations of high-quality, inclusive preschool classrooms in locations across the state...More

Outdoor Learning

Are children today spending enough time out-of-doors? The growing consensus among educators, health providers and child development specialists is a resounding "no." To focus on the importance of outdoor learning in early care and education, the NC Outdoor Learning Environments Alliance is a new initiative under the leadership of the NC Office of School Readiness and the NC Partnership for Children (Smart Start). The purpose of the Alliance is to improve the quality of outdoor environments and experiences for children throughout the state. The Alliance recommends a core set of resources...More

Creative Curriculum Training

A new professional development opportunity for preschool teachers is now available on the Creative Curriculum for Preschool, 4th Edition. Training sessions are offered for Level I and Level II participants...More