Monthly Minutes December 2016

A Message from Child Care Aware of NH

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The cooler air has settled in and soon there will be snow on the ground. Hello December!  CCAoNH has been hard at work.  Our new website is up and running.  If you haven't had a chance to check it out, go to http://nh.childcareaware.org to take a peek.  On December 5th, we are offering our first live webinar: "A Shooter in the Building:  Violent Intruder Response Training for Childcare Professionals". Check below for details.  In addition to hosting over 9 other trainings and 12 Directors' and Leadership Collaboratives this month, we are also offering the Training and TA Institute, see below for more details.  Earlier this week, we released our Progressive Training and Technical Assistance Program.  This is the second year we have offered this year long professional development opportunity for programs. Don't miss out! The application is due by December 15th. Look below for more details about this great program!       With the hustle and bustle that tends to accompany the month of December, we wish all the families and providers a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

Our Latest News and Updates

Closed December 23 and 26 CCAoNH will be closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26.  We will reopen on Tuesday, December 27.   We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

The Progressive Training and TA Program is here! This year, we have a total of five options for programs to choose from to receive intentional and meaningful Training and TA.   The Progressive Training and Technical Assistance Program is an opportunity for your program to participate in focused and facilitated teambuilding that promotes professionalism and program quality.   If this sounds like something your program might be interested in click here or on the flyer for more information. Look below for the application. Applications are due by December 15.

Progressive Training & TA Program Fillable Application This is an application that you can complete right on your computer and email back to CCAoNH.   Click here for the fillable application.

Progressive Training & TA Printable and Mailable Application This form can be printed and completed by hand, then mailed to CCAoNH at 88 Temple Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Click here for the mailable application.

Annual Training Calendar! Check out what trainings we are offering this month in our Annual Training Calendar  Click  here  or on the picture to view it.

Training Update There have been a few changes in the Annual Training Calendar.  Our e-newsletter will always have the most up to date changes for locations and times of trainings. Thank you for your understanding recognizing that some changes will arise due to trainer and host site needs and availability.   Training Host Site Updates:   Both trainings below will be hosted at Northend Montessori School,  698 Beech Street,  Manchester, 03104.  *** Beech Street is a one-way street, travelling south.  Parking is in the parking lot, off Prospect Street. CCB: Is This a Good Place For Me? Learning Spaces That Work:  Tuesday, 12/6/16, 6:15-9:15 pm, Northend Montessori School, 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Understanding Homelessness and it's Impacts on Children and Families: Thursday, 12/15/16, 6:30-8:30 pm, Northend Montessori School, 698 Beech Street, Manchester, 03104. Rescheduled Trainings: Watch Me Grow, Ages and Stages, and Learn the Signs: Act Early:  Wednesday, 1/18/17, 6:30-8:30 pm, Lincoln - Woodstock CCC, 194 Pollard Street, Lincoln, 03251 CCB: Strengthening Families, Strengthening Care:  Wednesday, 1/25/17, 6:15-9:15 pm, Children Unlimited, 182 West Main Street, Conway, 03818 Working With Multi-Stressed Families:  Thursday, 1/26/17, 6:15-9:15 pm, Ark Learning Center. 410 West Main Street, Tilton, 03276

"A Shooter in the Building: Violent Intruder Response Training for Childcare Professionals" with Sabine Garhardt Live Webinar December 5th, 6:30-8:30 pm Click here or on the flyer for more details. Cost $15/person Register through Eventbrite http://snhsccrr.eventbrite.com Please note that after registering through Eventbrite a link to access the live webinar will be emailed to you.

Training and TA Institute Teach~Train~Inspire Using the NH Early Learning Standards December 13, 2016 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Click here or on the flyer for more details. Common Man, 25 Water Street Concord, NH 03301  Cost: $75 Includes Lunch and Book Register through Eventbrite   http://snhsccrr.eventbrite.com

"Caring for Our Children: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Wellness" Conference Saturday, January 28, 2016 in Keene.

Register for trainings with no cost on the NH Professional Registry by clicking the button above.

Register for trainings with a cost through Eventbrite by clicking on the button above.

December Directors' & Leadership Collaboratives Child Care Aware of NH offers collaborative meetings for Directors, Administrators, and other Early Childhood Leaders from September to June each year. These meetings are designed by each group in the region to reflect area needs and interests and to provide program leaders with Child Care Aware of NH program updates, essential local and state information, along with professional development opportunities. Registration can be completed online through the NH Professional Registry. The registration window does not need to be open for registration to begin. Information on topics and trainings being covered varies based on group interests. Please see the below dates, times and location to find a meeting near you .

1st Week of the Month Tuesday, December 6th, Manchester, 9:30-11:30 am, Granite State College, 195 McGregor Street, 03102 Tuesday, December 6th, Nashua, 6:30-8:30 pm, CCAoNH, 88 Temple Street, 03060.   Wednesday, December 7th, Concord, 9:30-11:30 am, Granite State College, 25 Hall Street, 03301. Thursday, December 1st, Peterborough, 6:30-8:30 pm, Monadnock Community Hospital, 452 Old Street Road,  03458.    2nd Week of the Month Wednesday, December 14th, Derry, 9:30-11:30 am, Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway, 03038. Click here or on the NH Professional Registry icon to sign-up for a collaborative near you .

3rd Week of the Month     Tuesday, December 20th, Laconia, 9:30-11:30 am, Lakes Region Community Services, 719 North Main Street, 03246. Tuesday, December 20th, Exeter, 9:30-11:30 am, Christ Church, 43 Pine Street, 03883. *Please note ONE TIME ONLY date change due to holiday* Wednesday, December 21st, Rochester, 9:30-11:30 am, 9 Weeping Willow Drive, 03867. *Please Note ONE TIME ONLY change of address.* Thursday, December 22nd, Nashua, 9:30-11:30 am, Nashua Community College, Room 223, 505 Amherst Street, 03063. Thursday, December 22nd,  Claremont, 6:30-8:30 pm, River Valley Community College, 1 College Place, 03743. Thursday, December 22nd, Tamworth, 6:30-8:30 pm, TriCAP Building,  448 White Mountain Hwy, 03886. *Please note ONE TIME ONLY date change due to holiday*     4th Week of the Month Tuesday, December 20th, Exeter, 9:30-11:30 am, Christ Church, 43 Pine Street, 03883. *Please note ONE TIME ONLY date change due to holiday* Tuesday, December 27th, Lancaster, 1:30-3:30 pm, Passumpsic Bank, 117 Main Street, 03584. Thursday, December 22nd, Tamworth, 6:30-8:30 pm, TriCAP Building,  448 White Mountain Hwy, 03886. *Please note ONE TIME ONLY date change due to holiday*

CCLU Rule Revision Sessions Register for a Child Care Aware of NH Directors' or  Leadership Collaborative near you to hear about: Where CCLU is in the revision process How you can become involved Ask your questions Tell CCLU your concerns

Due to space limitations, please register and attend one information session; so that, others can obtain the information provided.   Please see below for CCLU Rule Revision Session near you.  Central Region Laconia Directors' Collaborative, Tuesday, January 17, 9:30 - 11:30 am, Lakes Region Community Services, 719 North Main Street, Laconia Eastern Region Rochester Directors' Collaborative, Wednesday, January 18, 9:30 - 11:30 am, Granite State College, 35 Industrial Way, Rochester  Northern Region Tamworth Leadership Collaborative, Thursday, December 22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Tri County CAP Building, 448 White Mountain Highway, Tamworth  Lancaster Directors' Collaborative, Tuesday, January 24, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Passumpsic Bank, 117 Main Street, Lancaster  Southern Region Derry Directors' Collaborative, Wednesday, December 14, 9:30 - 11:30 am, Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway, Derry Western Region Peterborough Leadership Collaborative, Thursday, January 5, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Monadnock Community Hospital, 452 Old Street Road, Peterborough Claremont Leadership Collaborative, Thursday, January 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, River Valley Community College, 1 College Drive, Claremont The session will be offered twice at the Keene "Caring for Our Children: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Wellness" Conference

Training Registration Polices Individuals attending trainings offered through Child Care Aware of New Hampshire are expected to adhere to our registration policies. When you register for a training you agree to follow the policies and procedures listed below, including but not limited to: Registrants are required to arrive prior to the advertised start time of the training. Training registration fees are non-refundable. Training registrations are non-transferable. Pre-registration is required. Participants must be enrolled. A minimum of 10 registrants are required to hold a training. Training registration is the 1st of each month.   Child Care Aware of NH will be adding trainings taken through Eventbrite into the NH Professional Registry!  Please click  here  for a complete list of Child Care Aware of NH Training Registration Policies may be found in the Annual Training Calendar on pages 2-4 or click on the button above.

Child Care Aware Training  Academy Looking for even more professional development opportunities? Check out Child Care Aware Training Academy.  Click here or on the picture to the left for more details.

Resources to Share with Families

Share Vroom with Your Families Science made simple.  Share these 5 simple tips with your families to help build their child's brain!  Click on the picture to see the five tips! Download you own free Vroom posters at http://www.joinvroom.org/

NH Maple Sugar Houses

December 17 is National Maple Syrup Day It is the perfect morning to begin the day with pancakes, french toast or biscuits topped off with delicious maple syrup.    Click here or on the button to take you to NH Life Site.  This site has a list of maple sugar shack houses found throughout the state.  Check out a local sugar shack for some real maple syrup.

Other Early Childhood News & Updates

December Child Care Roundtables Lancaster What:  Lancaster Affordable Child Care Roundtable When: Tuesday, December 6th 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm Where: Sunnybrook Montessori School, 142B Lancaster NH. Please note: the school is located in the back of the Lancaster Congregational Church. RSVP HERE! Salem What:  Salem Affordable Child Care Roundtable When: Thursday, December 8th 8:30 am-9:30 am Doors open at 8:00 am Where: Salem Family Resources, 171 Zion Hill Rd, Salem, NH RSVP HERE! Nashua What:  Nashua Affordable Child Care Roundtable When: Monday, December 12th 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm Where: World Academy, 138 Spitbrook Rd., Nashua, NH RSVP HERE! Hampton What:  Hampton Affordable Child Care Roundtable When: Wednesday, December 14th 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm Where: FUN After School Program, 40 Stickney Terrace, Hampton NH RSVP HERE! Manchester What:  Manchester Affordable Child Care Roundtable When: Thursday, December 15th 8:00 am-9:30 am Doors open at 7:30 am Where: Manchester YWCA, 72 Concord St, Manchester NH RSVP HERE!

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Child Sexual Abuse: What You Should Know Free training offered at the Merrimack County Attorney’s Office 4 Court Street, Concord, NH 03301 Wednesday, January 11, 2017 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm   Thursday, January 26, 2017 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm   Contact Lori Grant at the Merrimack County Advocacy Center for more information and to register. Lgrant.mcac@gmail.com or 219-0627

Employment Opportunities

Job opportunities are included as a courtesy to programs requesting that information be shared and disseminated. Please note that Child Care Aware of NH will disseminate this information once through the next available e-newsletter depending upon the date sent. Submissions must be email ready and should be sent to  outreach2ccrr@snhs.org .  Submissions received by the 7th of the month will be placed in the "At-A-Glance" e-newsletter and submissions received by the 25th of the month will be placed in the "Monthly Minutes" e-newsletter.

Little Arrows Child Care Services is seeking qualified Early Childhood Educators for their expanding center in Milford, NH.  Little Arrows is seeking: Child Care Director Lead Teachers Associate Teachers Full-time and part-time positions are available.   If interested in applying, please send a cover letter and resume to littlearrows@myfairpoint.net.

Child Care Aware of New Hampshire  Contact Information

We hope you've enjoyed this edition of "Monthly Minutes". Look for future editions at the beginning of each month! Items for submission for the "Monthly Minutes" must be sent to outreach2ccrr@snhs.org before the 25th of each month with the subject line "Monthly Minutes."  Thank you, Child Care Aware of NH Team www.snhs.org or www.nh.childcareaware.org Need Help? Support? Call our Training and TA Lines Main Toll Free Line:  1-855-393-1731 Bilingual Support Line: 1-855-393-1731 x28

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