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SUMMARY:Back to Basics!
DESCRIPTION:Back to Basics!\nInstructor: K. Smith\nWhether you are a new teacher or a seasoned pro\, this course is for you! This course is full of important tips and tricks of the trade that will prove to be vital in any successful classroom. Participants will work at their own pace to complete the course while discovering new approaches to all things early childhood educators do best. Expand your toolbox in areas of social emotional development\, getting your environment ready\, and more. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us.
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/back-to-basics-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org
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SUMMARY:Inclusion in Early Childhood Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion in Early Childhood Classrooms\nInstructor: M. Santos\nThis self-paced course introduces early childhood inclusion and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for educators working with children ages 0-5. Participants will explore the history of inclusion\, the role of IDEA\, and the key components and benefits of inclusive classrooms. The course emphasizes access and equity and provides practical\, developmentally appropriate strategies to create flexible learning environments that support diverse abilities\, cultures\, languages\, and family structures. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us.
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/inclusion-in-early-childhood-classrooms-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org
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SUMMARY:Early Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Early Literacy\nInstructor: R. Albrecht\nEarly literacy skills promote reading and writing development. This course will help participants understand the natural unfolding of early literacy skills starting with infants through preschoolers. Participants will learn how NC Foundations can help with planning developmentally appropriate activities\, best practices on how and what to read to the different ages\, and more. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us.
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/early-literacy-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org
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SUMMARY:Social Emotional Learning in the Early Childhood Setting
DESCRIPTION:Social Emotional Learning in the Early Childhood Setting\nInstructor: R. Albrecht\nSocial emotional development is vital for a child’s success in life\, and it begins at birth. This course will provide participants with information on supporting social emotional development in infants through preschoolers as well as how to plan activities that align with NC Foundations. Strategies to teach skills\, set up your classroom for success\, and more will be shared throughout this course. \nCredit Hours: 3.0 \nParticipants will receive a link to access the course within 1-2 business days to the email provided during the registration process. Please be sure to check your junk/spam folders for an e-mail from us.
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/social-emotional-learning-in-the-early-childhood-setting-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Educators: Self-Paced Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T120000
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn PVL
DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Pine Valley Library\n2025 Play Group Schedule at Pine Valley\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			\n			\n		\n		Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit  \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			Is Please 6-12\n			\n		\n		REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-pvl/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:NHC Library – Pine Valley\, 3802 S. College Rd.\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28412\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn MLib
DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Main Library\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			\n			\n		\n		Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit  \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *		\n			following: 0-2 by\n			\n		\n		Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ml/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:NHC Library – Main\, 230 Grace St\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
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SUMMARY:Circle of Parents - ages 0-8
DESCRIPTION:Parents of children ages 0-8\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \n2026 Schedule \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Ana (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Church of the Servant\, 4925 Oriole Drive\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Schaffer":MAILTO:mackenzie.schaffer@newhanoverkids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260925T133907Z
CREATED:20260924T175528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T133907Z
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SUMMARY:ECE WORKSHOP: What Would You Do? Real-life Situations in Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:What Would You Do? Real-life Situations in Family Child Care\nInstructor: B. Steveson\nThis interactive training for FCCH educators explores real-life situations and common challenges faced in family child care settings. Participants will consider how they respond to different scenarios\, discuss best practices\, and learn practical strategies they can apply in their own programs. Through scenario-based activities\, group discussions\, and shared experiences\, educators will have opportunities to learn from one another while building strategies to support children\, families\, and their programs. \nCredit hours: 2.0 \nThis workshop is specifically for FCCH and CIR providers.
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/ece-workshop-what-would-you-do-real-life-situations-in-family-child-care/
LOCATION:Smart Start of New Hanover County\, 725 Wellington Ave\, Suite A\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educators: In-Person Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Albrecht":MAILTO:rita.albrecht@newhanoverkids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20261022T125604Z
CREATED:20250624T161742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T125604Z
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SUMMARY:Circle of Parents Support Group - Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:Parents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nSmart Start facilitates several Circle of Parents programs in the Wilmington community for parents of young children. All parents and caregivers are welcome to join\, and older siblings are welcome\, too. The whole family enjoys a meal together before the kids join the children’s group and the parents begin their discussions. There is no cost to participate. \nWednesdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children ages 0-8\nChurch of the Servant\n4925 Oriole Dr\, Wilmington \nThursdays 5:30-7pm \nParents of children with special needs ages 0-12\nFirst Christian Church\n2035 Oleander Drive\, Wilmington\nPark behind church & enter by the fellowship hall. \nLearn more at https://www.newhanoverkids.org/families/parenting-support/#cop \n\nEmail Janel Washington\, Parent Educator\nEmail Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish\nCall (910) 815-3731\, x1005\, or ask for Tracy (English) or Winny (Spanish)\nParents can fill out this Information Form\nProviders can fill out this Referral & Info Request Form
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/cop-sn/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 2035 Oleander Dr\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401
CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Janel Washington":MAILTO:janel.washington@newhanoverkids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T181848Z
CREATED:20250317T193949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T181848Z
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn NE
DESCRIPTION:Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Group – Northeast Library\n2025 Playgroup schedule \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			\n			\n		\n		Parents of kids ages 0-5 have a ton of fun in our weekly play groups\, where a trained facilitator and peer support leader offer activities and guidance from the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn curriculum along with other resources. These groups meet throughout the year. There is no cost to participants.\n\nWeekly Play Groups\n\nMONDAYS from 10:30–12pm\nPine Valley Library\, The Nest\n3802 S College Rd.\, Wilmington \nMain Library Downtown - Starts November 3rd\n230 Grace St.\, Wilmington (Project Grace) \nFRIDAYS from 10:30am-12pm\nNortheast Regional Library\, Sapling\n1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington \n\nContact options:\n\nEmail Adrienne DeBouse\, KPL Facilitator\n Email Ana Kane\, Bilingual Parent Educator\, for support in Spanish \n Call (910) 815-3731\, ask for Adrienne (English) or Ana (Spanish)\n Submit  \nWant to learn more about our parenting programs? Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT PARENTING SUPPORT\nSmart Start of New Hanover County offers FREE parenting support programs to ALL families living in New Hanover County. If you would like to receive more information or have someone from our team reach out\, please fill out the form below. Once submitted\, a staff member will contact you within a couple of days. Name *FirstLast		\n			children ages you\n			\n		\n		Email *Phone *Is it okay to reach you by text message? *YesNoZipcode *Number of children ages 0-2 *Number of children ages 3-5 *Number of children ages 6-12 *Number of children ages 13-17 *We will work with you to find the best program for your needs. Here are the parenting programs we offer (and by the way\, by “parent\,” we mean caregiver/guardian\, too): \n \nParents as Teachers: Home visits with a parent educator + group gatherings focused on child development and parent-child interactions\, for families with children ages 0-4 \n \nCircle of Parents: Peer support groups with a meal and childcare provided*For parents of children ages 0-8*For parents of children ages 0-17 with special needs or special healthcare needs\n \n Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Groups: Facilitated groups with a brief lesson\, free play and a snack for parents of children ages 0-5 and their kids to do together Please check any of the following: I would like to schedule a Getting to Know You Visit for Parents as Teachers (or find out more)I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents with kids ages 0-8I would like to learn more about Circle of Parents for families with kids who have special needsI would like to learn more about Kaleidoscope Play & Learn GroupsI’m not sure which program would work best for meSubmit
URL:https://www.newhanoverkids.org/events/kpl-ne/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:NHC Library – Northeast\, 1241 Military Cutoff Road\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28405
CATEGORIES:Families: Support & Play Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne DeBouse":MAILTO:adrienne.debouse@newhanoverkids.org
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