We’re Here to Support You: Technical Assistance for Early Childhood Educators

We know how much heart and hard work you put into your classroom. That’s why we’re here: to walk alongside you with hands-on, personalized support that helps you grow professionally and create the best possible learning environment for your children.

💡 What Is Technical Assistance?

Think of technical assistance as your behind-the-scenes support team. Whether you want to improve classroom quality, meet licensing standards, or need a sounding board, we’re here to help.

Here’s how we support you:

  • Professional Development That Fits You
    We help you set meaningful goals and provide the tools and encouragement to reach them.
  • One-on-One Coaching
    Our coaching is tailored to your classroom and your needs for real strategies for real challenges.
  • Mentorship That Lifts You Up
    We’re here to listen, guide, and support you through the ups and downs of early education.
  • Quality That Benefits Everyone
    When your program thrives, so do your children. We help you meet and exceed quality benchmarks.

🛠️ What Kind of Help Can You Expect?

We offer several types of on-site support, all designed with you in mind:

  • Observation & Assessment Visits
    We use tools like the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) to help you see what’s working and where there’s room to grow.
  • Support & Mentoring Visits
    Together, we’ll build a plan that fits your program’s unique goals and challenges.
  • Monitoring Visits
    We work with licensing agencies to help you stay on track and meet any required improvements.

🌱 The Impact We’ve Made—And Can Make With You

We’ve helped early educators:

  • Create more engaging classroom environments
  • Improve assessment scores
  • Maintain or increase their star-rated license levels

We believe every child deserves a Smart Start, which starts with supporting you.

Technical assistance is available in Anson, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, and Scotland counties.

REGION 5 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION

Serving Anson, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, and Scotland Counties



















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Contact Information

If you have additional questions, please contact:

  • Julanda Jett – Vice President of Programs: 910-867-9700, ext. 2533
  • Mary Welch – Program Manager: 910-867-9700, ext. 2538
  • Sheila Rowe – Region 5 Program Manager: 910-867-9700, ext. 2537