ACROSS NH SEL Project Monthly News September 2022

A MESSAGE FROM THE

SEL PROJECT COORDINATOR

SEL COHORT FALL 2022

Social and Emotional Learning in OST Cohort

Every Other Tuesday

October 4 - December 13

9:30-11:30am on Zoom

At the heart of the OST field are the values of building positive relationships, creating quality learning opportunities, and making contributions to lifelong thriving outcomes for our youth. The profound way these values connect to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the driving influence underlying the ACROSS NH Social and Emotional Learning in OST Cohort. Click here or on the flyer for details. Register for this free virtual cohort by September 29th!

SEL RESOURCES FROM ACROSS NH

A Suspension and Expulsion Prevention Policy Guide for New Hampshire Afterschool Programs

This guide seeks to support afterschool programs with the development of policies that seek to include all children and youth. Research shows many positive outcomes from participation in afterschool programs that intentionally address growth in personal and social skills.

A Guide to

Social and Emotional Learning for the Afterschool Professional

Social and Emotional Learning takes place in all contexts that children and youth participate: their homes, schools, out-of-school time environments, and communities. The field of afterschool’s commitment to Social and Emotional Learning can make a profound difference in the lives of the young people served, and in the adults who guide them.

If you would like to request a printed copy of one of these guides,

please email acrossnh@seresc.net. Quantities are limited.

Guided Resource Walk Through Trainings

If you would like to request a training for your staff that goes into depth on either or both of these guides,

please email acrossnh@seresc.net or call (603) 206-6848.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Abigail J. Blodgett, NH ASMP & ECMP

Social and Emotional Learning Project Coordinator

ACROSS NH, a project of SERESC

165 South River Road, Unit F

Bedford, NH 03110

ablodgett@seresc.net I www.acrossnh.org/sel

Art by Mercy, 12 years old

ACROSS NH is a project of the Southeastern Regional Education Service Center (SERESC) and is funded by the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration. Our goal is to provide statewide technical assistance and professional development opportunities to afterschool providers to support their work in creating high quality, innovative programs for schoolage children.