Early Childhood Screening Tools

Presenter: Jennifer Doris M. Ed, ECMP AP, Early Childhood Manager, Family Resource Center of Central NH, Lakes Region Community Services

 Workshop Description: Early childhood and medical professionals will receive training on the administration and scoring of two screening tools: ASQ and M-CHAT 

 ASQ—ASQ stands for “Ages & Stages Questionnaire”.  It is a developmental and social-emotional screening tool for children from one month to 5 ½ years. The ASQ, known for being highly reliable and valid, looks at strengths and trouble spots, educates parents about developmental milestones, and incorporates parents’ expert knowledge about their children.

M-CHAT—M-CHAT stands for “Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers”.  It is validated for screening toddlers between the ages of 16 and 30 months of age to assess risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASD).  The M-CHAT can be administered and scored as part of a well-child check up or used by other professionals and specialists to assess risk for ASD.

 Core Knowledge Area: Building Family & Community Relationships, Promoting child Growth & Development, and Observing, Documenting, & Assessing.

Please register by calling the Child Care Resource & Referral Office 528-0274, 524-1741 x21 or by sending an email to ccrr@lrcs.org .  Please leave your name and a telephone number where you can be reached. Note: your registration is not complete without a confirmation from our office. A registration confirmation will be sent within 24 hours upon receipt of your request.

Appreciating Children’s Behavior

Presenter: Susan K Peterson, Ed D, Riverstone Educational Consultants, LLC Early Childhood Master Professional, Workshop Trainer

Join us for an evening of interactive training when we will discuss  Appreciating Children¹s Behavior: Why the “I” in Behavior? We’ll start our evening with a general overview of age appropriate behavior and move on to the “I” in Behavior. Come explore new strategies for guiding and influencing the tone in your classroom and discover how “I” empowers children and adults to do their best.        

In Collaboration with PTAN

Core Knowledge Areas: Teaching & Learning,   Observing, Documenting, Assessing, Promoting Child Growth & Development, Developing as a Professional

To register, please call 430-4923 or 1-800-310-8333 or email ccs@rcaction.org

5/22/12 & 6/5/12 Professional development is most meaningful when we are interested in the topic. During this 3-part series (3rd training to be set up with group in fall of 2012), designed for those qualified as *directors, we will explore ideas and techniques for training your staff and coordinating with other early childhood programs on collaborative trainings. In planning a training, participants will be able to ensure that the needs and interests of their staff and their program are addressed. The nuts and bolts of providing trainings, as outlined by the CCLU, will also be discussed. An emphasis on documentation will be included, as well as the importance and value of credentialing. We’ll delve into fundamental training components such as training agendas, learning outcomes, core knowledge area/s, certificate of attendance, assessment, implementation, and reflection. Participants will walk away from this series prepared to provide training that will satisfy licensing requirements and meet their staff’s needs. *Per CCLU Licensing Rules, see page 91 (Trainer requirements) and 98 (Director requirements). Limited to 30 participants. Priority given to Southern District Area programs (Greater Nashua & Salem/Derry). Provided in collaboration with Child Care Licensing Unit

Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional

Presenters: Tracy Pond, ECMPWT, SNHS CCR&R Program Manager & Kristy Woods, CCLU Licensing and Evaluation Coordinator

Cost: FREE

To register please call SNHS CCR&R Program Manager, Tracy Pond at 578-1386, ext. 30 or email tpond@snhs.org. Complete registration information is needed when registering. This includes your name, the child care program you work at, a phone number and the training you would like to attend. Please note that the best source of training information for SNHS CCR&R can be viewed on our newsletter at http://www.snhs.org/programs/child-development-education-programs/child-care-resource-and-referral/. Additional program updates can be found on our Facebook site at “SNHS Child Care Resource & Referral”. “Like” us today!

Via videoconference in two locations: White Mountains Community College (WMCC) in Berlin or the WMCC Academic Center in Littleton

Presented by Susan Peterson, EdD, Early Childhood Master Professional Workshop Trainer

Core Knowledge Areas:  Developing as a Professional and Building Family & Community Relationships

We acknowledge that parents are children’s first teachers and the most important people in their lives.  When a difficult situation arises during our relationship with parents it is reassuring to know that there are ways to negotiate these choppy waters.  This workshop will assist the participants in developing some strategies for effective communication while appreciating parent perspectives.  Active listening, positive pre-suppositions, and problem solving techniques, and ideas about how to initiate conversations in a non-threatening and respectful manner are some of the topics covered.  Go home feeling empowered and reminded that parents are our partners.

To register, call Melanie Mallett at 752-1113 ext 3066 or email mmallett@ccsnh.edu

When registering, please state which location you prefer: Berlin or Littleton.

Presenter bio: Dr. Susan K. Peterson has degrees in Early Childhood Education; Counseling; Higher Education/Leadership; and Adult Learning.  She has taught early childhood education classes for more than 20 years, and continues to provide supervision and mentoring to pre-service and new teachers. Through her work with the Preschool Technical Assistance Network (PTAN) Dr. Peterson has worked with numerous childcare centers and family providers to “promote quality, developmentally appropriate, and culturally competent early care and education/special education programs.”  She holds a NH Early Childhood Master Professional credential from the NH Dept of Health and Human Services as a “workshop trainer, faculty, individual mentor, and program consultant.” She is certified by the NH chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) as a professional trainer, and by the Center for Teacher Effectiveness which conducts “Time to Teach” seminars in classroom management. She serves as a board member of the New Hampshire Association of Infant Mental Health and of a private elementary school in Manchester, NH.  She is a former board member of the Early Education and Intervention Network, Inc. (eein). Dr. Peterson is the Director of Riverstone Educational Consultants, LLC, providing professional development, and support in training, coaching, mentoring, and program evaluation to schools and educational organizations and parent groups.

Child Care Basics: Understanding Children’s Behavior

Presenter: Bobbie Gaudette, ECMP Workshop Trainer

This workshop will discuss behaviors that might be expected at each stage of development. Supportive ways to offer positive guidance will also be discussed.

Core Knowledge Area: Teaching and Learning

Please register at manchesterccrr@eastersealsnh.org.