Events
2026
Upcoming Events
September
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call.
October
2026 Annual EarlyWell Coalition Gathering
The 2026 Annual EarlyWell Coalition Gathering will take place in Colfax, NC.
Formed in partnership with the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) and NC Child, the EarlyWell Initiative works with parents and families, health practitioners, care providers, and community leaders to advance public policies to improve the landscape around infant and child mental health in North Carolina.
November
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call.
December
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call.
Past Events
August
Annual Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Gathering
The NC CGLR Communities will come together for the annual gathering in Durham, NC.
July
Summer Learning Week
Join us and the NC CGLR Communities in celebrating National Summer Learning Week! This nationwide celebration that elevates the importance of summer learning in keeping kids engaged, safe, and healthy during the summer months.
June
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call
May
2026 Smart Start Conference
The NC Early Childhood Foundation will host an exhibit for our Readers Are Built initiative at the annual Smart Start Conference for this bi-monthly call
April
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call
March
Family Forward NC® Summit
We look forward to hosting our 2026 Family Forward NC® Summit, Future Proof Your Workforce: Data, Strategy, and the Family Forward NC® Standard, We’ll connect and celebrate more than 100 Family Forward NC® Certified employers, introduce aspiring family-friendly businesses to the model, and discuss the future of successful workplaces in NC.
February
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Community Call
The NC CGLR Communities will meet virtually for this bi-monthly call