November 2020 Monthly Minutes |
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A Message from Child Care Aware of NH |
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Hello Providers,
We hope that you and yours have had a wonderful October. As November begins, Child Care Aware of NH powered by Southern New Hampshire Services is thrilled to share some exciting things that we still have planned for this fall.
Child Care Resource and Referral Outreach Specialists have spent a lot of time supporting program administrators/providers with the new NH Child Care Search Portal. They have been answering emails and phone calls offering support as everyone gets used to the new Portal. This past month, they have been involved in a couple of data projects. They continue to give referrals to families seeking child care and help families with remote learning options. Our Child Care Resource and Referral Outreach Specialists have also joined the LiveChat team to answer questions for people on our website.
The Training and TA Specialists are busy offering professional development opportunities in a variety of different ways to providers all around the State. They are facilitating trainings and hosting Early Childhood Focused Collaboratives, Peer Learning Communities as well as Communities of Practice Groups. In addition, we have two Special Events this November and two coming in December. Look below for more information about these upcoming events.
In case you haven't heard, CCAoNH has expanded our Registration Window. Providers can now register for trainings for the next month as early as the 15th of the month before. For example, providers were able to register for all November trainings starting October 15th. Our goal is to give providers more time to peruse the available professional development opportunities and make the best choice for their personal professional development needs.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you do for families and children. We hope that you enjoy this month's edition of Monthly Minutes.
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Southern New Hampshire Services Will Be Closed
Child Care Aware of NH powered by Southern New Hampshire Services will be closed the following dates in November.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in observance of Election Day
- We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in observance of Veteran's Day
- We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Thursday and Friday November 26 & 27 in observance of Thanksgiving
- We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 30, 2020
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Alternative Child Care Options: Child Care Match |
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Are you looking to work during COVID-19?
Are you looking for staff?
Click here to visit our Alternative Child Care Options: Child Care Match page. |
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CCAoNH Website News
Countdown to the New Site!
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The new site is almost here.
Check out some images from the new site.
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We are making progress on the new website. We anticipate launching the new site this month. This new website will have a fresh look and a more streamlined design to make finding the information you need even easier.
When the new site launches you will notice a few new things. As our website is the consumer education website for the State of NH, due to this, we have added the NH Connections logo to it and the new site has adopted the logos colors. The NH Connections logo is also being used for the NH Connections Information System as well.
Once the new site is up, we will also have a new domain name and URL: nh-connections.org. This URL will be available as soon as the new website goes live. Individuals seeking nh.childcareaware.org site will be redirected to the new site once it has launched.
We have divided the site into three main sections: Families, Providers and Communities. All the information that was on the old site will still be there but with an easier navigation system. Don't worry as you are getting used to the new site, CCAoNH staff will be available on LiveChat to support you in finding the things that you need.
Please note, that starting Monday November 12, 2020 until launch we will not be able to post any new positions on the Job Board as we switch to the new site. Once the new site is launched, we will be able to resume adding open positions onto our Job Board.
In addition to getting ready to launch the new website we have made some changes and updates to our current site:
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Professional Development Opportunities
and Upcoming Events
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2020-2021 Virtual Annual Training Calendar |
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Click here or on the 2020-2021 Virtual Annual Training Calendar for a printable copy. |
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Click here or on the Different Types of Professional Development Opportunities Flyer for a printable copy. |
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The 2020-2021 Virtual Annual Training Calendar is a fluid document that will be updated and changed as needed. You will always be able to find the most current version of the Calendar on our website. |
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Training Registration Window |
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The date for the Training Registration Window has changed. To give providers more time to access trainings being offered, the Training Registration Window will now be open on the 15th of each month for the next month's trainings. |
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Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meetings |
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CCAoNH has redesigned how we are offering our Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meetings. Please note, that on the 26th of each month the Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meeting topics will be emailed out to you. You may attend more than one Collaborative per month!
Click here or on the flyer for a printable copy. |
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Progressive Training & TA Program |
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CCAoNH now has open enrollment for the Progressive Training and TA Program. You will find an application on the front page slider as well as on the Technical Assistance page under the Provider Tab off of the Professional Development section. We have several Progressive Training and TA topics programs can choose from this year:
- Environment Rating Scale
- Infant & Toddler Team Initiative
- NH Early Learning Standards
- Program Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Pyramid Model Intro and Overview
- Strengthening Families, Strengthening Care
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Communities of Practice:
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
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Registration is now available for our Communities of Practice: Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs through the NH Professional Registry. This is an opportunity to promote stronger business practices as you build knowledge, share ideas and develop common understandings.
This Community of Practice is for directors and administrators only.
Click here or on the flyer for more details. |
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2020 Fall Training and TA Institute
Coaching with ECERS: Strategies and Tools to Improve Quality in Pre-K and K
Thursday, November 12, 2020
8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Click here or on the flyer for more details. |
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2020 Family Child Care Training Institute
Supporting All Children in Family Child Care: Intro to the Pyramid Model
Saturday, November 14, 2020
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Click here or on the flyer for more details. |
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Active Collaborative Training Series
Compassionate Care for Families Affected by Perinatal Substance Exposure Using a Solution Focused, Trauma-Informed Approach
Saturday, December 5, 2020
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Click here or on the flyer for more details.
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2020 Infant & Toddler Institute
Brain Development: Theory, Application and Action Steps
Saturday, December 12, 2020
8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Click here or on the flyer for more details.
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CCAoNH Online Registration Process |
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CCAoNH has enacted several measures to our online Zoom trainings to ensure that any potential hacking is minimized.
- The morning of the online Zoom professional development, participants will receive an email with the Zoom URL Code to join the professional development opportunity and the link to the evaluation to complete following the training.
- A reminder email will be sent either one hour before the training or by 4:00 PM the day of the training for evening professional development.
- Notices will be sent to the email that is in the participant's NH Professional Registry.
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To join the training the participant will click on the Zoom Code. After clicking on the link, the participant will be asked to fill in their name, email, and organization before clicking on the button to enter the meeting. By filling in this information, this will create an online sign in sheet to prove attendance.
- For best viewing and participation in this collaborative, please use a device with a screen, speakers and a camera.
Professional Development Hours will be provided to all those participants who are viewing the webinar live and are registered in the NH Professional Registry. Your training transcript will reflect this within two business days.
For those participants who are viewing the recording of this webinar, please use the Self-Study Sheet found at the top of the Training and Webinars page on our website.
In order to help keep these online Zoom training secure, please do not post the meeting URL on social media or forward the email to other providers. Everyone who is registered will receive an email and pre-registration is required.
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Register for trainings with no cost on the NH Professional Registry. |
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Register for trainings with a cost on Eventbrite. |
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Register for trainings at Go to Meeting offered by the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration |
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Here are the most current updates for COVID-19:
Getting Information & Resources You Need for Child Care Recovery & Stabilization: A Webinar Series Session #8 October 15th
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Monthly Health and Safety Topics |
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November 2020 is Holiday Safety Month!
November's topic is about fire and food safety during the holidays. Please be sure to use the resources below for important safety tips.
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Resources to Share with Families |
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NH Connections Information System
NH Child Care Search Portal
The NH Child Care Search Portal is the first phase of a multi-phase rollout of the NH Connections Information System.
Connecting Families to child care and after school programs across the state of NH.
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Click here for a printable copy. |
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Other Early Childhood News & Updates |
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NH Connections Information System |
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The New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration (BCDHSC) and the Department of Health & Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) are proud to announce The NH Connections Information System.
The NH Connections Information System is a way to CONNECT:
- Families seeking care with child care programs that best meet their unique needs
- Child Care programs and early childhood and afterschool professionals with resources to grow professionally and meeting licensing requirements
- Administrators and directors to the status of employees’ professional requirement
As many of you may already know, DHHS has already rolled out the first phase of the NH Connections Information System with the NH Child Care Search Portal housed on the Child Care Aware of NH website. In preparation for the next phase of the rollout, DHHS is asking that you log into your NH Professional Registry account and update your information. By doing so, you will ensure that the information transferred into the NEW Registry will be up-to-date and complete. More information about the next phase of the NH Connections Information System will be coming this month. Please be on the lookout for it.
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Getting the Information and Resources You Need for Child Care Recovery and Stabilization Update
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The Webinar Series "Getting the Information and Resources You Need for Child Care Recovery and Stabilization" will be moving to a recorded format.
Beginning in November, you'll find a new recorded session, versus live webinar, available on the Child Care Aware of New Hampshire website, nh.childcareaware.org.
To provide questions to the NH Department of Health and Human Services, including the Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, Child Care Licensing Unit, Public Health and Child Care Aware of NH please send them to ccrr@snhs.org with subject line "DHHS Webinar Question". CCAoNH will compile these questions for the department to be addressed at each upcoming session and/or obtain answers for FAQ's following each recorded session.
Be on the lookout in November for when the next DHHS Webinar will be available for you to view. Thank you.
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Successfully Screening Children Who Don’t Come from English-Speaking Families |
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Check out the article found on the Ages and Stages Questionnaire Site. |
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Educational Surrogate Parent Program
Is In Need of Volunteers
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The Educational Surrogate Parent Program, coordinated through the New Hampshire Department of Education, Office of Special Education, provides educationally disabled children, throughout the State, who need special education and their parent(s) or guardian is unknown or unavailable, or after reasonable efforts cannot be located or the child is in custody or guardianship of the state, with an educational surrogate parent to act as the child's educational decision-maker in the special education process. |
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Child Care Aware of New Hampshire
Contact Information
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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
Need Help? Support? Call our Training and TA Lines
Main Toll Free Line: 1-855-393-1731
Bilingual Support Line: 1-855-393-1731 x 2528
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Child Care Aware of NH Outreach Offices:
Southern/Main Regional Office
Eastern Regional Office
Concord Regional Office
Western Regional Office
Northern Regional Office
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Child Care Aware of NH Training & TA/Help Line:
(603) 578-1386, x 2532
(603) 578-1386, x 2532
(603) 227-6383
(603) 903-0830
(603) 752-1327 or (603) 323-7091
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Child Care Aware of NH, powered by Southern NH Services, offers Free & Confidential Child Care Resource & Referral Services to families and early childhood professionals. |
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The preparation of this email was financed under a Contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and the US Department of Health and Human Services.
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