Motheread, Inc.

3008 Anderson Drive, Suite 103
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 781-2088
Fax: 919.571.8579
www.motheread.org

L.I.N.K.S. (Literacy Invites and Nurtures Kids Success)

Through L.I.N.K.S., early childhood educators receive literacy training. Following the training, each early childhood educator will also receive three to six individual, on-site mentoring visits. As part of the project, participants will receive a two-volume Story Exploring Curriculum, take home materials for parents, a set of curriculum-linked, developmentally appropriate, early childhood books, and a set of supplemental books and/or other literacy materials to enhance literacy in the classroom environment.

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During the 2008-2009 fiscal year, 428 child care providers reported an increase in knowledge as a result of technical assistance and educational opportunities available to them.

By offering professional development, educational opportunities and technical assistance to more than 83% of Wake County’s child care teachers, Wake County SmartStart positively impacted the quality of child care by increasing the skill of child care professionals.

In FY 2008-2009, Wake County SmartStart funded services and activities through which almost 70% of child care facilities in Wake County received consultation and training, resulting in more highly-trained child care workers, which is critical to the quality of care a child receives.