Early Education Nights at Sandhills Community College Hoke Center
Join us to explore educational opportunities for early childhood educators at Sandhills Community College. You can further your education and increase your career opportunities
For more information, please call the Partnership at 910-848-2300 or the college at 910-695-3974.

Registration will be held at the Hoke Campus for Fall classes – EDU119/3119
July 8th, 6-9 pm, Upchurch 122
Information and Registration Night: Learn about available programs. Find out about TEACH and Workforce Continuing Education Scholarships. Bring your information for registration: Social Security card, Driver’s License or ID, and a working Email Address.
July 15th, 11-7 pm, Upchurch 122
Scholarship and Financial Aid Night: Bring your personal tax return information to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
July 22nd, 6-8 pm, Upchurch 109
Class time! Get an introduction to Moodle, the online system for taking classes at Sandhills. We’ll also cover occupational skill awareness, digital preparation and planning, and early education exploration.
What is EDU 119/3119 all about?
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
This course qualifies the student for the NC Child Care Credential issued through the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education with a C or better course grade. Once you have your NC Child Care Credential, you are qualified to be a lead teacher in an NC Licensed Child Care program.
Topics discussed in this class include:
- Daily schedules and routines
- Developmentally Appropriate Strategies
- Thematic Planning
- Designing Indoor & Outdoor Learning Environments
- Nature Preschools
- Professionalism