High quality activities are the heart of a successful school age program. After sitting for hours, students yearn to move, play, socialize, and communicate. This resource guide is designed to help you understand the process of creating and implementing a successful activity for school age students. As you go through this guide, make an effort… Continue reading North Carolina School Age Guide to Planning Activities
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An $805 Million Investment in NC Child Care Amid Covid
The pandemic has exposed the frailties and necessities of the state’s child care infrastructure. North Carolina is offering millions in federal aid to combat some of that.
School Age Update – Fall 2021
Quarterly newsletter for The North Carolina School Age Initiative.
North Carolina Child Care Center Staffing Survey Findings
In September 2021, the North Carolina Child Care Resource and Referral Council contracted with Well World Solutions to conduct a survey of child care centers in the state to better understand the staffing challenges centers in the state might be experiencing. About 3,470 child care centers around the state were invited by e-mail to complete… Continue reading North Carolina Child Care Center Staffing Survey Findings
NC ITQEP Annual Report FY 2021
The NC Infant Toddler Quality Enhancement Project (NC ITQEP) is pleased to report a successful year providing a variety of support services to North Carolina’s infant/toddler workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NC ITQEP is designed to support quality improvement of the early care and education of NC’s youngest and most vulnerable children in licensed… Continue reading NC ITQEP Annual Report FY 2021
Family Child Care Home Resource Guide 2021
This guide was designed to provide FCCH providers throughout the state of North Carolina with an accessible way to find support specific to FCCHs. In this resource guide you’ll find: NC Regional CCR&R Agencies Regional FCCH Resources Statewide FCCH Resources National Resources
Backpack Connection Series Resources – National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
The Backpack Connection Series was created by TACSEI to provide a way for teachers and parents/caregivers to work together to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Each Backpack Connection handout provides information that helps parents stay informed about what their child is learning at school and specific ideas on how… Continue reading Backpack Connection Series Resources – National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
Five Ways To Create A Successful Summer Camp
For many students in North Carolina, hot weather and thunderstorms mean the end of the school year and the start of summer camp. Current research from the American Camp Association states that over 14 million US students participate in some form of summer camp experience each year (2013 ACA Camp Compensation and Benefits Report, 2013).… Continue reading Five Ways To Create A Successful Summer Camp
Resources for Children of Incarcerated & Returning Parents
Various resources to help children of incarcerated & returning parents.
NC School Age Trauma Resource Series – Section 3: Supporting Staff Resiliency
Healthy workforce development is essential to dealing with the effects of trauma and toxic stress. Staff and co-workers employed by trauma-informed workplaces are more likely to showcase positive work behavior and exceed expectations. Current psychological research highlights that trauma-informed places of work record higher rates of staff retention, staff development, and employee work satisfaction (Davis… Continue reading NC School Age Trauma Resource Series – Section 3: Supporting Staff Resiliency