Events 2023
2023
November
November 21, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call
November 4, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Lighting Pathways to Early Literacy: Celebrating 10 Years!
This is a celebration of children, their families, and their helpers in many forms!
October
October 7, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Color of Education, Public School Forum of North Carolina
Policy and Practice Leader Micere Keels will present a workshop on trauma, supportive educator practices and early grades exclusion in Raleigh, NC
October 5, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | EarlyWell Coalition Kick-Off Meeting
In collaboration with NC Child, the EarlyWell Initiative will launch the Coalition with a Policy Advocacy Plan and Priorities in Chapel Hill, NC
October 3, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Child Care in NC: Family Forward NC Certified Employers Webinar
Family Forward NC will host a virtual program for all certified employers with child care expert Marsha Basloe
September
September 26, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Foundation First Virginia Workforce Development Luncheon
Executive Director Muffy Grant will offer a presentation about Family Forward NC and participate in a panel discussion at the Foundation First Virginia Workforce Development Luncheon in Manassas, VA
September 21, 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM | On the Table with Triangle Community Foundation
Executive Director Muffy grant will participate in this conversation with local leaders and the Triangle Community Foundation in Research Triangle Park, NC
September 19, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call
September 13, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | STEP Education & Business Leaders Summit
Community Engagement Specialist Lisa Finaldi will be presenting at the Strategic Twin Counties Education Partnership (STEP) Education & Business Leaders Summit in Rocky Mount, NC
September 13, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Early Childhood Data Advisory Council Meeting
The NC Early Childhood Data Advisory Council (ECDAC) will meet virtually in Quarter 3
August
August 15, 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Tapping Into Talent Symposium
Family Forward NC will lead the breakout session with Lake Norman Economic Development ‘Journey to a Family Forward Workplace: How NC Employers are Supporting the Care Economy” in Hickory, NC
August 22, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Cary Rotary Club Meeting
Executive Director Muffy Grant will join the Cary Rotary Club meeting for a presentation in Cary, NC
July
July 31, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ask an HR Pro! Family Forward NC Certified Employers Webinar
Family Forward NC will host a virtual conversation for all certified employers with Human Resources professional, Dr. Amy Rawls
July 18, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Annual Meeting
The 2023 NC CGLR Annual Meeting will take place in Raleigh
June
June 21, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | How to Build a Family Forward Community
Join this Family Forward NC webinar for an introduction to our resource, How to Build a Family Forward Community for organizations outside of North Carolina
June 15 | The Future of Work: Envisioning a Healing-Centered Workplace
Community Engagement Leader Lisa Finaldi, will offer a Family Forward NC presentation and participate as a panelist at the virtual PACEs Connection conference
June 7, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Early Childhood Data Advisory Council Meeting
The NC Early Childhood Data Advisory Council (ECDAC) will meet virtually in Quarter 2
June 1, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Become a Family Forward NC Certified Employer
Join us for this webinar to learn more about the Family Forward NC certification and how your workplace can achieve one
May
May 25, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Vision Northwest NC: Economic Development Summit
Community Engagement Leader Lisa Finaldi, will participate in a panel discussion at this Chamber of Commerce conference in Boone, NC
May 16, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call
May 16, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | CandL Data Launch Webinar
Join us for this webinar to hear a collection of insights from data collected during Phase 1 of the Care and Learning (CandL) Coalition
April
April 27, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Smart Start Conference: 2023
Executive Director Muffy Grant, will present at the Care and Learning, Long Term ECE Campaign session at this conference in Greensboro, NC
March
March 22 | NC Rural Summit 2023
Community Engagement Leader Lisa Finaldi, will exhibit and host a presentation with The Industrial Commons at this year’s Rural Summit in Raleigh, NC
March 21, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call
March 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Early Childhood Data Advisory Council Meeting
The NC Early Childhood Data Advisory Council (ECDAC) will meet virtually in Quarter 1
February
February 13 | Institute for Emerging Issues Forum
Executive Director Muffy Grant and Community Engagement Leader, Lisa Finaldi, will participate in a panel on child care at this years’ forum in Raleigh, NC
January
January 19, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Child Care & Economic Recovery Across NC During COVID-19
Join us for this webinar exploring the findings of our 2022 economic report
January 17, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call