Professional Planning Services

Location :  Smart Start of New HanoverCounty

   3001 Wrightsville Avenue

   Wilmington, North Carolina28403

Contact :   Randall Hardgrove

   910-815-3731

   Contact newhanoverkids.org

Description :  Educators of young children receive support in their endeavors to further their professional development.  Academic consultation, enrollment assistance, and monetary incentives are provided to increase the education levels of those working in licensed child care. 

Community Support

• Information about Early Childhood programs at colleges and universities
• Application and registration assistance at community colleges
• Information about the education component of the star-rated license
• Assistance with developing professional portfolios
• Applications for TEACH scholarship and WAGE$ salary supplement
• Assistance with developing professional development plans
• Assistance with accessing financial support

Incentive

Professional Development Incentive

• Available for individuals working towards their Early Childhood Associate/Bachelors Degree or B-K Licensure while working in licensed child care
• Stipend issued after fall and spring semesters
• Download a copy of the Fact Sheet and application.  All recipients must also complete and submit a W-9.

Models of Excellence

• For licensed child care centers
• Center receives computer work station and stipend if at least two staff (who are enrolled in early childhood degrees) are given paid release time each week to use the work station or attend class
• Download a copy of the Fact Sheet and application.  All recipients must also complet and submit a W-9.