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Online: Family Child Care Home (FCCH) Operator Community of Practice: Operating in Uncertain Times BPFC strives to offer providers with as much support as possible during this stressful time. Do you need an outlet to share your concerns with others in the same situation? Do you have questions about what’s happening, what resources are available, or rules changed? Do you have resources to share? Whether or not your center is currently open, or you are working or not, you are…

What About Me? LGBTQ Culturally Competent Practices for Early Childhood Classrooms According to UCLA research, the South has the highest percentage of LGBTQ families in the nation. That reality is often not acknowledged in our schools. Many early childhood educators are uncertain about how to support these families. As child care providers, we are in a unique position to welcome, embrace, and empower LGBTQ families in a way that supports children and families alike. Come have a candid discussion with…

Annual NC Pre-Kindergarten Preservice 2020  By Invitation Only Come join us for a remote NC Pre-K summer preservice! We will take time to explore the impact COVID-19 has had on our preschool community and what it has meant for our youngest learners and their families. Effective classroom preparation, whether face-to-face or virtual, to provide a smooth transition for children and their families will be shared. The importance of self-regulation, for teachers and children, will be discussed. NC Pre-K program updates…