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North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.

Foothills Regional Conference
for Early Childhood Educators

Date: November 7th, 2009

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Iredell County Agricultural Resource Center
444 Bristol Drive
Statesville, NC 28677

This is an educational opportunity for early childhood educators including child care professionals, teachers and others interested in helping every young child succeed. This conference is approved for 4 contact hours through the N.C. Division of Child Development.

Classes offered are:

Limited Resources and healthy living: How obesity affects participation
Safe food for children
Teaching and keeping little hands busy- even with autism.
Color Me Healthy
Using social stories and visuals to manage behavior in the classroom.

Cost is $12.00 (which covers refreshments, lunch and materials).
Registration is due by November 1, 2009. Click on the link below for a brochure.
For more information call 704-873-0507.

Event Sponsor's:
Cooperative Extension (in the following counties: Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Rowan)

Click here for a registration brochure!

ServSafe Food Certification Course

December 8th & 10th

8:30a.m. until 5:00p.m.

Exam: December 11th

8:30a.m.-10:30a.m.

Click here for Registration Brochure!

Iredell County Center gives our county's residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to Iredell County citizens. We can answer your questions on a wide array of topics. To find out how we can help you, browse our site or contact us by email or phone.

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