C.A.R.E. – Director’s Forum October 2026

Flyer for C.A.R.E. (Collaborative Alliance for Response Early Education), sponsored by The Winston-Salem Foundation and Smart Start of Forsyth County. The topic is “Professional Development & Credentialing Pathways: Building Careers, Not Just Filling Positions.” The meeting will connect directors and educators with T.E.A.C.H. scholarships, apprenticeship models, and career-lattice options that build staff qualifications while keeping programs staffed and running. It’s a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhswe6e or by scanning the QR code. The meeting link will be emailed to registrants before the meeting. For questions, contact Tabitha McAllister at tabithaM@smartstart-fc.org. Three photos from past forums show a presenter leading a session and early childhood educators listening around conference tables.

Professional Development & Credentialing Pathways

Building Careers, Not Just Filling Positions

To connect directors and educators with T.E.A.C.H. scholarships, apprenticeship models, and career-lattice options that build staff qualifications while keeping programs staffed and operating.

Date: October 22, 2026

Location: Virtual Meeting hosted by Smart Start of Forsyth County

Registration Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qhswe6e

  • Date : October 22, 2026
  • Time : 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (America/New_York)
  • Venue : Online