New Hampshire Child Care Resource and Referral

5/15/12 Child Care Licensing Orientation

nashua — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:34:48 +0000

5/15/12 All child care personnel must complete a Child Care Licensing Orientation. Although an online version is available (at www.earlylearningnh.org), we recognize that some may prefer the training in person. The orientation is an overview of Licensing and some rules needed for everyday work with young children. This is a great opportunity to ask Child Care Licensing staff questions, share ideas and hopefully come away with a better understanding of the rules. Even if you have completed the online orientation, you will still receive professional development hours for attending this workshop. Adult size seating available. Provided in collaboration with Child Care Licensing Unit and Nashua Community College.

Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional

Presenters: Melissa Clement, Supervisor & Kristy Woods, Licensing Coordinator

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!

Strengthening Families 101: The Nuts and Bolts of Becoming a Strengthening Families Early Childhood Program in NH

keene — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:02:14 +0000

What does it mean to be a Strengthening Families Child Care Program in NH?

This dynamic and informative training will walk you through the foundational and basic information about the Strengthening Families prevention framework (7 program strategies and 5 protective factors) known to prevent child abuse and neglect and how the utilization of these strategies and protective factors can engage and make your work with children and families more meaningful. Learn the process, resources, tools and technical assistance needed to become a program that practices this strengths based approach to early care and education and how you can become one of the over 30 child care programs in NH that already are!

Jessica Sugrue, M.S., AMP, ECMP is the Child Care Training Specialist and State Coordinator for Strengthening Families in NH. She has over 14 years experience working on behalf of children and families in NH.

Come prepared to learn, engage and strategize opportunities to enhance existing program practice with families in strengths based manner!

Call or email Shelly to register. skernozicky@eastersealsnh.org or 355-4341

6/9/12 Self Studies – 2 Sessions to Select From, 9:00-10:00 am or 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

nashua — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:05:21 +0000

6/9/12 Available when our Teachers’ Resource Room is open, this one-hour session will address how early childhood professionals can use self study to help satisfy their professional development hours. The self study option can count towards 1/3 of your required hours. Come discover how this option can be used and why you’ll want to consider your own professional development needs when selecting a self study. This session is limited, due to space (12 participant maximum). Please indicate what time slot you’d like to come when registering. Time slot #1 is 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and Time slot #2 is 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional

Presenter: Tracy Pond, ECMPWT, SNHS CCR&R Program Manager

5/16/12 Professional Development Directors’ Collaborative Meeting with Denise Corvino

nashua — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:59:42 +0000

SNHS CCR&R is providing a supportive format and framework for those individuals directing and administering early childhood programs. These meetings are designed to connect these individuals with others and meet and address their needs. State updates & initiatives are also addressed.

Our May meeting is with NH’s Child Care Licensing Unit Chief, Denise Corvino. Denise is coming to meet with directors and administrators for a question and answer session. Questions can be provided to SNHS CCR&R Staff prior to this meeting by emailing tpond@snhs.org.

6/4/12 Beyond the Basics: Social Emotional Development of Young Children WORKSHOP IS FULL!!!

nashua — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:56:23 +0000

6/4/12 How do young children experience, regulate, and express emotions? How do they form secure relationships? How do families and caregivers shape their children’ development? This Beyond the Basics workshop will explore the components of healthy social emotional development in young children birth through 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. Limited to 45 participants.

Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional

Cost: FREE

Presenter: Amy Upton, ECMPWT

5/22/12 & 6/5/12 Making the Hours Count: Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff

nashua — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:48:53 +0000

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

5/23/12 Dramatic Play, It’s More Than the Kitchen Sink, It’s Learning For Life – WORKSHOP IS FULL!!! WAIT LIST IS CLOSED!!!

nashua — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:41:24 +0000

5/23/12 What is dramatic play and why is it critical to the developmental needs of our children? Do you have a dramatic play area that needs life breathing into it? Do you wish you had a post office in your classroom, but don’t feel like you have the space, or resources to make it happen? Then this is the workshop for you. Learn practical hands on ideas which don’t break the bank, but bring our dramatic play area, and in many cases your whole classroom alive with new activities and materials your children are going to love. Limited to 45-50 participants.

Core Knowledge Area: Teaching & Learning

Presenter: Ruth Bruneau, ECMPWT

Cost: $5.00, payable at the time of the training. Cash or business check only.

5/16/12 Child Care Basics: 1-2-3 Grow with Me!

nashua — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:37:26 +0000

5/16/12 This workshop will provide an overview of child development from birth through school age. We will discuss different theories of development and how children view the world. Limited to 40 participants.

Core Knowledge Area: Promoting Child Growth & Development.

Presenter: Lisa Dorval, TMF III

6/5/2012 Beyond the Basics: School’s Out! Now What?

berlin — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:59:56 +0000

Beyond the Basics: School’s Out! Now What?

Location: Franconia Children’s Center, 73 Main Street, Franconia, NH

Presented by Melanie Mallett, Master Teacher Level 2, Early Childhood Master Professional Workshop Trainer

Core Knowledge Area: Teaching & Learning

Planning a program for the summer time presents a myriad of challenges for providers, especially for school age children. This three hour “Beyond the Basics” workshop delves into the process of planning a summer program, offers ideas and hands-on activities, presents field trip suggestions, and discusses safety and supervision issues. Geared for children 5-12 years of age, most materials can be tailored to meet preschool age children’s needs.

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

5/22/2012 Conducting Difficult Conversations with Parents

berlin — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:50:24 +0000

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.