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At-A-Glance
January 15, 2021
A quick look at what's happening!
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We are sending the At-A Glance again as we found an error in the previous email. We have corrected the error and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you!
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Child Care Aware of NH Updates |
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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® NH Is NOW Statewide!
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CCAoNH Year in Review Video |
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In case you haven't had a chance to view our video yet, here is it. Check it out! |
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Southern New Hampshire Services Will Be Closed |
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Child Care Aware of NH a program of Southern New Hampshire Services will be closed Monday, January 18th in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 19th. |
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Professional Development Opportunities |
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Virtual Annual Training Calendar |
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The 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.
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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 the month for next month's trainings. |
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CCAoNH's Professional Development Definition Sheet |
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CCAoNH is offering a variety of different of professional development options. 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.
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Progressive Training & TA Program (PTTAP) |
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It is a New Year, time to get started on all of your professional New Year's Resolutions. The Progressive Training and TA Program is a great option. You will find an application on the Technical Assistance page under the Provider Tab, in the Professional Development section of our website.
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-connections.org or click on one of the buttons below.
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Highlighting Progressives |
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The Progressive Training and TA Program offers programs individualized enhanced technical assistance. Programs commit to work with CCAoNH on a long term basis to improve quality and practices around a specific State Initiative. Let's take a closer look at two of our Progressive Initiatives. |
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Program Emergency Preparedness and Response: Progressive Training and TA Program |
In the Program Emergency Preparedness and Response Progressive (EPRP), we will support you in establishing a strong emergency preparedness plan and aid you in initiating Emergency Preparedness (EP) response drills within your program. In turn you will have a strong, well-developed and well-practiced emergency preparedness plan.
Through this Progressive, your program will also review and strengthen your Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), helping to ensure that your program can continue to operate in a timely manner after an event occurs that disrupts normal business activities.
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Strengthening Families Strengthening Care: Progressive Training and TA Program |
In the Strengthening Families Strengthening Care (SFSC) Progressive, programs will use an assessment tool to help them evaluate their current practices, make goals to enhance specific areas and then work to complete those goals.
A Training and TA Specialist will work side by side with the director and staff to provide, training, resources and individualized technical assistance to help your program increase its family engagement practices.
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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. 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.
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****The Early Childhood Focused Collaborative: Pyramid Model has been rescheduled for January in light of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The new date for this Collaborative is Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 6:30-8:00 PM. This is a one time date change. If you have already registered for this Collaborative, your registration will be automatically moved to the new date. |
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Keys to Quality: Unlocking Your Professional Development |
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To express our gratitude and appreciation to the early childhood community for the work and care they have provided during the pandemic, SNHS CCAoNH is pleased to be able to provide our upcoming E-Conference at no cost to participants.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Click here or on the flyer for more details.
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2021 Classroom Management: Successful Encounters |
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Saturday, January 30, 2021
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Click here or on the brochure for more details.
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Active Collaborative Training Series |
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A.C.T. Series: Obesity Prevention in the Early Care & Education Setting
Saturday, February 6, 2021
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Click here or on the brochure for more details.
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Using Your Outdoor Voice for Real Change: A Showing and Discussion of No Small Matter
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
6:30-8:00 PM
Click here or on the brochure for more details.
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New Training Collections Through CCAoNH |
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Child Care Aware of NH powered by Southern New Hampshire Services is excited to present these new ProSolutions trainings.
- All trainings are free and online.
- Each training in the 2 collections may be taken individually.
- Participants will be awarded 1 hour of professional development for completing each training.
- Credit for completing each training can be accessed through your NH Professional Registry account on your training transcript.
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Trainings may be accessed through your ProSolutions training account or by creating an account with this link: https://www.prosolutionstraining.com/login/.
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NH Cares Training Collection
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NH Business Management and Director Training Collection |
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Peer Learning Community: Mind in the Making Seven Essential Life Skills
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Community of Practice:
Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs
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January 2020 is National Radon Action Month!
During January, participate in "living green". According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a big part of "living green" is breathing clean, healthy indoor air.
Below are videos and resources for important safety information:
During January, we also experience winter weather. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead; prepare your homes and cars; prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check in on older adults.
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COVID-19 Updates
January 12th
January 7th
- The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration has extended the deadline to January 24th at 11:59
- DO NOT SHARE THE FINAL REPORT LINK sent from the Gmail address. It is specific to that email address.
- If you have already completed your Final Report, not to worry, you can either modify it or leave it as it is – not much has changed.
- You will receive a separate email with the virtual office hours listed by alphabetical order based on your program name tomorrow. These are optional and do not require registration. You can ask questions individually (see below).
- The Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration lost the whole webinar series, Dianne Chase will be re-recording it. We will post when it becomes available.
- MULTI-SITE PROGRAMS WILL RECEIVE A SEPARATE EMAIL WITH THEIR WORKSHEET LATER TODAY.
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Direct all technical assistance questions to ECCP@dhhs.nh.gov
- CCRSP-CCAS FINAL REPORT TEMPLATE
- NH DHHS CCRSP-CCCAS FINAL Report Instructions: Updated 1-7-21
- CCRSP-CCCAS Final Report Optional Calculation Worksheet
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Resources to Share With Families |
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Pandemic Parenting with Rachel Simmons |
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Calling all Caregivers, Guardians and Parents!
Are you concerned about the social and emotional toll that the pandemic is having on your children? What about on you?
Best-selling author and ABC News contributor for Good Morning America, Rachel Simmons is joining us live via Zoom for a very special event. You will leave the talk with tools to help you feel more confident, empowered and hopeful as a parent or caregiver as you navigate pandemic life while social distancing.
Where: Meeting will take place on Zoom
When: Thursday, January 21, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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In a friendly, supportive environment, Parenting Journey encourages parents to care for themselves and each other as they discover how past experiences can influence their parenting style.
Activities and guided discussions will help you:
• Identify your strengths
• Clarify parenting values and goals
• Gain respect and build trust with your children
• Become more confident and optimistic
• Learn to nurture yourself and your children
• Build a network of support
Join us to learn more about yourself, your relationships, and resources that can help you in parenting. Open to parents, grandparents and kinship caregivers of children of any age.
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 PM
February 17, 2021 through May 5, 2021 (12 weeks)
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Other Early Childhood News & Updates |
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Early Childhood Tuition Assistance Grant |
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Scary Events and Young Children: Help Children Cope With Violence Around Them
January 19, 2021
2 PM Eastern Time
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEBINARS, RECORDINGS, AND CERTIFICATES!
If you cannot attend the live webinar, register to receive a link to the recording that you can watch anytime. You can download a certificate from the recording.by watching the recording to the end when the certificate link is announced and displayed on the screen.
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The NH Department of Education is offering FREE Pyramid Model trainings this Spring! |
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Please review the individual training flyers for details on each training and be sure to register early as the trainings will fill up quickly.
Pyramid Model Practice-Based Coach Training
Pyramid Model Practice-based Peer-to-Peer Coach Training
Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) Reliability Training
Teaching Pyramid Infant-Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS) Reliability Training
Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC) Training
Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) Facilitator Training
Feb 17, Feb 24 and March 3 - 12noon-3:00pm Flyer - Register - registration closes 2/5/21
Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) Facilitator Training
March 9, 11, 16 and 18 - 6:00-8:00pm Flyer - Register - registration closes 2/26/21
Priority registration for all trainings will be given to practitioners and partners participating in iSocial. Non-iSocial practitioners are welcome to register and will receive registration confirmation on or after the date noted in the flyer, pending available seats in the training.
Your registration is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email from Penny Duffy (Penny.Duffy@doe.nh.gov). If you have accessibility needs for the training please contact Penny Duffy.
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Child Care Aware of NH Contact Information |
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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:
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Southern/Main Regional Office:
Concord Regional Office:
Eastern Regional Office:
Western Regional Office:
Northern Regional Office:
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(603) 578-1386, x 2532
(603) 227-6383
(603) 578-1386, x 2532
(603) 903-0830
(603) 323-7091
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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.
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