New Hampshire Child Care Resource and Referral

3/8/12 and 3/22/12 – A Growing Professional Series (GPS) on Emergency Planning

nashua — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:48:33 +0000

SNHS CCR&R has created the GPS (Growing Professional Series) for those educators seeking more advanced and extended learning opportunities. The intent of a GPS learning opportunity is to provide educators with time to directly focus on a specific topic or area of interest. Participants are required to attend all trainings within the series and will be applying directly what they learn from the initial training into their practice. The second training will give those participants the opportunity to reflect upon their experiences while extending upon the topic. For this series, this GPS is geared to administrators, directors, and those serving in a leadership role. Participants will be looking into Emergency Planning and Preparedness and how it pertains to the Incident Command System. There will be an Extended Learning Opportunity attached to this series as well, which will provide participants with additional hours online through fema.gov. Dates are March 8 and March 22nd. Both sessions are from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Training is open to all NH Child Care Programs.

Core Knowledge Areas: Teaching & Learning and Promoting Child Growth & Development.

Presenter: Gregg Champlin, Natural Hazard Planner, Dept. of Safety

Cost: Free

To register, please call Tracy Pond, SNHS CCR&R Program Manager, at 578-1386, ext. 30 or email tpond@snhs.org. Please leave your name, phone number, the child care program you work at and what training you would like to attend when registering.

3/15/12 Engaging Families in Your Early Childhood Program

nashua — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:39:40 +0000

Are you looking for ways to get families more involved in your child care program? The fact is, the most accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in school is the extent to which that student’s family is able to create a home environment that encourages learning; express high (but not unrealistic) expectations for their children’s achievement and future careers; become involved in their children’s education at school and in the community. Considering the importance of this fact, we invite you to join us for an informative training with Heidi Toursie, a Family Engagement Specialist from HeadStart, to explore the ways in which she has helped families get engaged in their children’s educatoin. Workshop is limited to 50. Adult size seating is available.

Core Knowledge Area: Building Family and Community Relationships

Cost: Free

To register, please call Tracy Pond, SNHS CCR&R Program Manager, at 578-1386, ext. 30 or email tpond@snhs.org. Please leave your name, phone number, the child care program you work at, and the training you’d like to attend when registering.

3/7/12 Red Flags & Other Issues: What Every Caregiver Should Know – WORKSHOP IS FULL!

nashua — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:33:09 +0000

This workshop will recognize red flags and issues that need follow-up. Tools for observation, data collection, checklists, and assessment will be discussed. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how to make the link between assessment and curriculum. Techniques for developing a curriculum based on observation and assessment will be shared. Strategies for communicating observations and findings for families, co-workers, and directors will be provided. Workshop is limited to 50 participants. Adult-size seating is available. Mentorship Opportunity available after workshop from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. courtesy of Early Education Intervention Network. This is a time for participants to process training information with presenter and ask individual questions pertaining to the topic.

Core Knowledge Areas: Promoting Child Growth & Development and Observation, Asessment and Documentation.

Presenter: Amy Upton, Master Professional Workshop Trainer

Cost: Free

2/27/12 Storytelling That Evokes Imagination and Education

nashua — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:26:34 +0000

Shawn Middleton is back to help you add Storytelling to your teaching repertoire! This uplifting, high-energy workshop teaches different storytelling techniques to foster proactive listening, oral language, reading and writing skills, and the sheer enjoyment of the magical imagination of stories. Workshop is limited to 150 participants and is open to all NH Child Care Programs. Adult-size seating is available. Books and cds will be available separately to purchase. Check out Shawn’s website at www.storytellingwithshawn.com.

Core Knowledge Area: Teaching & Learning

Presenter: Shawn Middleton, Storytelling with Shawn, Master Professional Allied Professional

Cost: $5.00, payable at time of training. Cash only please. Checks will be accepted, if business checks only. Must be made out to “Southern NH Services, Inc.”

To register, please contact Tracy Pond, SNHS CCR&R Program Manager, at 578-1386, ext. 30 or email tpond@snhs.org. Please leave name, phone number, the child care program you work at, and the training you’d like to attend when registering.

3/10/2012 Day of Training in Tilton

laconia — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:29:30 +0000

Day of Training in Tilton

Morning Sessions from 9:00 a.m. to Noon:

Morning Session A:

Child Care Beyond the Basics: Communicating with Parents About Difficult Issues

Presenter: Jessica Emond, ECMP, WT

This workshop will discuss observational techniques and strategies on how to present difficult information to parents, suggest supportive ways to offer positive guidance, and talk about what resources are available for referrals. Core Knowledge Areas: Building Family & Community Relationships and Observing, Documenting, Assessing

Morning Session B: Child Care Beyond the Basics: Social Emotional Development

Presenter: Maryann McNeil, ECMP, WT

How do young children experience, regulate, and express emotions? How do they form secure relationships? How do families and caregivers shape their child’s development? This Beyond the Basic workshop will explore the components of healthy social emotional development in young children birth through age five years. We will discuss learning strategies to promote healthy development and self-regulation within the child care setting. The importance of collaborating with families will also be addressed. Core Knowledge Area: Promoting Child Growth & Development

Afternoon Sessions from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Session A: Art Exploration and Displaying Children’s Artwork

Presenter: Gail Gettens, ECMP, WT

Art exploration influences all developmental domains. You will learn how to set the stage, the importance of communication with parents, examples of art activities, view images of children engaging in art exploration, and the discuss the importance of displaying children’s individual works of art.

Core Knowledge Area: Teaching and Learning

Afternoon Session B: Math Is All Around Us

Presenter: Maryann McNeil, ECMP, WT

Don’t just plan math around calendar time. Come learn how math can be incorporated into all aspects of your teaching day. This workshop will show how to bring basic math concepts into the toddler and pre-school classrooms. Come play with recycled materials, math manipulates and books. Learn how to teach and open up the world of math for your students. Learn some ideas to bring back into your classroom the next day!

Core Knowledge Area: Teaching and Learning

Full Day Session: 9:00 to 2:30

Communication Tools: How to Have a Motivating Conversation Around Challenging Issues

Presenter: Lisa Stockwell, Asthma Program Manager, Motivational Interviewing Trainer (MINT), Stanford CDSMP Master Trainer, Breathe New Hampshire

Goals of this training:

You will understand that change happens in a predictable set of stages and that the way you help needs to reflect this.
You will understand that motivation is not “something you have or not have”- it’s on a continuum and what you say and how say it will influence it.
You will leave the training with at least two motivation enhancing tools to add to what you already do when working with families.

What is Motivational Interviewing? It is a directive person-centered style of communication that enhances motivation to change by helping the person clarify and resolve their ambivalence about change.

Learning Objectives:

Indentify what are the challenging issues example: reducing children’s exposure to second hand smoke
Describe the constructs of motivational interviewing
Describe the basic principles of motivational interviewing
Review how to utilize and demonstrate the use of reflective listening skills and other micro-skills
Recognize levels of readiness to consider change
Demonstrate how to conduct a brief intervention regarding tobacco use and other issues

Limited seating is 24 This is an experiential training !

*This training has been accepted as meeting licensing and credentialing requirements under Health and Safety:

Core Knowledge Area: Promoting Child Growth & Development.

Registration Required: 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.

Lunch: Please bring your own lunch or money to purchase delivery from the local sandwich shop.

4/3/2012 Supporting Healthy Practice: Tobacco Exposure (session 3 of 3)

berlin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:45:08 +0000

Supporting Healthy Practice in Child Care: Tobacco Exposure Workshop – Session 3 of 3

Presenter: Kathy Sosny, M.Ed, Early Childhood Master Professional Workshop Trainer

Core Knowledge Areas: Promoting Child Growth & Development; Health and Safety

This training is focused on the importance of environmental smoke from the child’s perspective. Come and learn about the most up to date national standards around tobacco exposure and how your program can make improvements. Learners will leave with strategies for making policy changes and tips for communication with staff, families and vendors. Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of reducing involuntary exposure to smoke for young children.

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

3/27/2012 Supporting Healthy Practice: Nutrition (session 2 of 3)

berlin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:39:38 +0000

Supporting Healthy Practice in Child Care: Nutrition Workshop –Session 2 of 3

Presenter: Kathy Sosny, M.Ed, Early Childhood Master Professional Workshop Trainer

Core Knowledge Areas: Promoting Child Growth & Development; Health and Safety

This training is focused on the importance of Nutrition from the child’s perspective. Come and learn about the most up to date national standards around nutrition and how your program can make improvements. Learners will leave with strategies for making policy changes and tips for communication with staff, families and vendors. Learners will be able to explain the importance of nutrition in preventing childhood obesity.

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

3/20/2012 Supporting Healthy Practice: Physical Activity (session 1 of 3)

berlin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:31:14 +0000

Supporting Healthy Practice in Child Care: Physical Activity Workshop – Session 1 of 3

Presenter Kathy Sosny, M.Ed, Early Childhood Master Professional Workshop Trainer

Core Knowledge Area: Promoting Child Growth & Development; Health & Safety

This training will be focused on the importance of Physical Activity from the child’s perspective. Come and learn about the most up to date national standards around physical activity and how your program can make improvements. Learners will leave with strategies for making policy changes and tips for communication with staff, families and vendors. Learners will be able to explain the importance of physical activity in preventing childhood obesity.

Call Melanie at 752-1113 ext. 3066 or email mmallett@ccsnh.edu to register.

2/8/12 Beyond the Basics: Social-Emotional Development of Young Children

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:06:57 +0000

Beyond the Basics: Social-Emotional Development of Young Children

Amy Upton, Master Professional Workshop Trainer

Core Knowledge Areas: Promoting Child Growth and Development

Snowdate: February 15th

To register, Please Call 367-9800 or 1-866-261-7555 or email ccrr@whitemountainhealth.org

2/14/12 Supporting Healthy Practices: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:01:56 +0000

Supporting Healthy Practices in Child Care: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Kathy Sosny, Master Professional Workshop Trainer

1st Session of 3: You can attend all 3 sessions or 1 or 2 of the sessions.

Focusing on the importance of Physical Activity from the child’s perspective. Come and learn about the most up to date
national standards around physical activity and how your program can make improvements. Learners will leave with strategies for making policy changes and tips for communication with staff, families and vendors. Learners will be able to explain the importance of physical activity in preventing childhood obesity

Core Knowledge Area: Promoting Child Growth & Development; Health & Safety

Snowdate: Feb 28th

To Register, Please Call 367-9800 or 1-866-261-7555 or email ccrr@whitemountainhealth.org