Child Care Aware of NH, a program by Southern NH Services, is excited to unveil our spotlight on our Spring 2024 Professional Development Opportunities! These professional development opportunities are available throughout April, May and June.

To explore details about each professional development opportunity, simply tap on the 2024 Spring Trainings At-a-Glance flyer image below. Registration for some events is via Eventbrite, while others require NHCIS registration. Pre-registration is mandatory for all sessions. You can access the registration link in two ways: either through the attached flyer or by clicking the "Register Here" button under each training description.

For inquiries about any Professional Development opportunity or if you experience registration issues, please reach out to the Professional Development Support Coordinator by phone at (603) 903-0830 or by email at ccrrtraining@snhs.org.

We look forward to seeing you!

Are you passionate about nurturing the growth of our youngest learners? Eager to enhance your skills in early childhood education as spring blooms? You're in the right place!

Explore our Spring Trainings At-A-Glance calendars showcasing a variety of fantastic opportunities for childcare providers to nurture and guide young minds. Join us for a season filled with valuable insights to inspire and energize your learning journey, fostering connections throughout April, May, and June.

Please visit the Professional Development page on NH Connections for updates and additions to the training calendar.

Lillian Hubler Tobin is the Founder and President of Time to Sign, Inc., the foremost sign language trainer of young children’s educators, with having trained more than 305,000 educators nationwide.

Join us on Saturday, April 6th 2024 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM for the Infant and Toddler Institute, Unlocking and Nurturing Communication for Birth to 3!

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of visual interactive learning! Learn American Sign Language (ASL) for effective communication with children ages birth to 3 years.

This workshop focuses on basic ASL words through age-appropriate songs, games, stories, and activities, enhancing communication for pre-verbal and nonverbal children.

Discover over 125 signs, including popular nursery songs and beloved stories like Brown Bear, Brown Bear and the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Gain insights on developmental milestones and effective incorporation of sign language in various activities. Ideal for parents and caregivers for both home and classroom environments.

Participants will receive access to additional resources such as handouts, video learning on topical areas discussed in the workshop, and printable resources.

This training will award participants up to three (3) hours of professional development. Training Hours count towards the 18 hours of annual required professional development needs. It also qualifies for three (3) hours needed for the Infant and Toddler Endorsement for the Early Childhood Professional Development System credential applications.

Join us on Saturday May 4th, 2024 for a jam-packed morning guaranteed to fill your toolkit with new and fresh tips and tricks.

First, we will discover how to seamlessly blend Social Emotional Learning into your curriculum while leaving room for pure fun! Join us for Melissa Davis' simple and effective tips and tricks. 

We will wrap up our day with the ladies you've been eager to meet! Join us to unleash your inner science geek, share some laughs, and dive into learning with the dynamic duo, TWO PUSHY DAMES! Kathy Gallo & LeeAnn Soucy explore a plethora of STEAM activity ideas for various ages, stages and interests.

This training will award participants up to three (3) hours of professional development. Training Hours count towards the 18 hours of annual required professional development needs.

Join us March 30th or May 11th, 2024 in Concord for CPR/First Aid.

**Please note the change of location for the May 11, 2024 CPR & First Aid Training. This session will be held at: The Children's Place and Parent Education Center, 27 Burns Avenue, Concord, NH 03301

These training sessions tend to fill up quickly; be sure to secure your spot by registering through NHCIS.

If you have already registered but find yourself unable to attend the class for any reason, we kindly ask that you withdraw your registration so others have the opportunity to attend.

For any questions, or if you experience registration issues, please reach out to the Professional Development Support Coordinator by phone at (603) 903-0830 or by email at ccrrtraining@snhs.org.

Child Care Aware of NH is a statewide Child Care Resource and Referral Program of Southern New Hampshire Services. The preparation of this document was financed under a Contract with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of New Hampshire and/or such other funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.