At-A-Glance November 15, 2020 A quick look at what's happening!

Child Care Aware of NH Updates

Countdown to the NEW Website

4 days until the new site is up! On November 18, 2020 the new site will launch!

NH Connections: Take a Virtual Tour Want to learn more about the new website? Join us on: Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 AM or Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 6:30-7:30 PM Register through Eventbrite. Click here or on the flyer for more details.

"Starting the Conversation"...

What Great Managers Do – Harvard Business Review

This “What Great Managers Do” article, published by Harvard Business Review, highlights examples and research around working with a diverse group of staff and building off of the staff members’ strengths.

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Professional Development Opportunities

Virtual Annual Training Calendar

2020-2021 Virtual Annual Training Calendar displays all of the professional development opportunities that CCAoNH will be offering this year. Click here or on the 2020-2021 Virtual Annual Training Calendar for a printable copy.

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 the month for next month's trainings.

CCAoNH's Professional Development Definition Sheet

CCAoNH is offering a variety of different of professional development. To help providers understand the differences between and to be able to best choose the right professional development for you, we have created a definition sheet. All eight types of professional development that we will be offering are explained. Click here or on the Different Types of Professional Development Opportunities Flyer to learn more.

Progressive Training & TA Program Now Has Open Enrollment

New this year, CCAoNH will have 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, in 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 Apply Anytime! The application can be found on our website at nh.childcareaware.org or click on one of the buttons below.

Printable Application

Fillable Application

Early Childhood Focused Collaborative

CCAoNH has redesigned how we are offering our Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meetings. This year we decided to offer Collaborative meetings that all have a special focus. 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.

Upcoming Special Events

Active Collaborative Training (A.C.T.) Series: Compassionate Care for Families Affected by Perinatal Substance Exposure Using a Solution Focused, Trauma-Informed Approach Saturday, December 5, 2020 Register through Eventbrite. Click here or on the flyer for more details. 2020 Infant & Toddler Institute Brain Development: Theory, Application and Action Steps Saturday, December 12, 2020 Register through Eventbrite. Click here or on the flyer for more details.

Health and Safety

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. Have you heard of "The Bottom Line on Poison Control for the Holidays"? Visit: https://www.poison.org/articles/2013-dec/holiday-poison-safety. Have you heard of "Play Safe, Be Safe!"? Visit: http://playsafebesafe.com/.  Wondering about some basic fire safety preparation? Visit: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html. Did you know that Sesame Street has a fire safety program? Visit: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/ss_educators_guide.pdf.

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Supplement (CCCAS): the application period for the CCCAS has closed! Information and Guidance from NH Legal Assistance Early Learning New Hampshire Q&A Zoom Call with Dr. Chan and Team from DHHS Public Health

Getting the Information & Resources You Need for Child Care Recovery & Stabilization: A Webinar Series

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, www.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 email 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.

Resources to Share With Families

Information and Guidance on From NH Legal Assistance Please share this resource with families. Click here or on the document for more information.

Resource for Greater Nashua Families Click here or on the document for more information.

Other Early Childhood News & Updates

New Hampshire Immunization Program Dear NH Early Childhood Educators, We know that gathering information for the annual child care immunization report can be a challenge in a good year. And we know that this fall has been full of many other extraordinary challenges and we at the NH Immunization Program (NHIP) appreciate all you are doing to keep your children and their families and communities safe. We appreciate the many who have completed and submitted the 2020 child care immunization report. We also know there are many who are still working hard to gather delinquent reports and to remind parents of the importance of routine vaccination especially during a pandemic. The NHIP is extending the deadline for submission to Friday December 4, 2020. We know that the report is a snapshot in time and so, please submit it as soon as possible once you have done the best you can to get the necessary information. As always you can contact us at 603-271-4482 or at immunization@dhhs.nh.gov if you have any questions. Thank you again for all you do. Stay safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Child Care Aware of NH Contact Information

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  Regional Outreach Offices: Training & TA/Help Lines:

Southern/Main Regional Office:  Concord Regional Office:  Eastern Regional Office:   Western Regional Office: Northern Regional Office:

(603) 578-1386, x 2532  (603) 227-6383 (603) 578-1386, x 2532  (603) 903-0830 (603) 323-7091

We hope you've enjoyed this edition of At-A-Glance. Look for future editions on the 15th of the month! Items for submission for At-A-Glance must be sent to outreach2ccrr@snhs.org before the 7th of each month with the subject line "At-A-Glance".   Child Care Aware of New Hampshire also offers FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Child Care Resource and Referral Services (CCR&R) to families and early childhood professionals. Please feel free to refer families seeking care to 1-855-393-1731.  Copyright © 2020 All Rights Reserved.

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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.