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		1 5/28/13_ Child Care Basics: How to Provide the Quality Care that Families Look For 5/28/13_ Child Care Basics: How to Provide the Quality Care that Families Look For 5/1/2013-Child Care Basics: School’s Out! Now What? 5/1/2013-Child Care Basics: School’s Out! Now What? May 1, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Patti Harford, ECMPWT Planning a program for the summer time presents a myriad of challenges for providers, especially for school age children. This 3 hour “Beyond the Basics” workshop delves… 5/1/13 Racism & Stereotyping in Children’s Media 5/1/13 Racism & Stereotyping in Children’s Media May 1, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Presenters: Libby Brunette, ECMPWT & Claudette Mallory, ECMPWT This workshop will consider the impact that television, movies, books, and materials have on a child’s awareness of race and culture. Child development…	2 5/1/13 Racism & Stereotyping in Children’s Media 5/1/13 Racism & Stereotyping in Children’s Media 5/1/13 Racism & Stereotyping in Children’s Media 5/1/13 Racism & Stereotyping in Children’s Media 5/2/13 Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: The Role of the Child Care Provider 5/2/13 Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect: The Role of the Child Care Provider May 2, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Russ Landry, Berlin DCYF This workshop will help Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Providers to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse. Russ will help participants understand their role in gathering and… Eliminating Transitions=Eliminating Chaos Eliminating Transitions=Eliminating Chaos May 2, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm “Eliminating Transitions=Eliminating Chaos!” Thursday May2, 2013 Location: Drewsville Headstart, 4 Common Road #6 Drewsville NH Time 6:00- 8:00PM To Register go to www.PTAN.eventbrite.com Co-sponsored by Child Care Aware Resource and Referral (Monadonock and The Upper Valley),… 5/2/13 Beyond the Basic: Social Emotional Development of Young Children 5/2/13 Beyond the Basic: Social Emotional Development of Young Children May 2, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Chris Casserly, ECMPWT How do young children experience, regulate, and express emotions? How do they form secure relationships? How do families and caregivers shape their children’s development? This Beyond the… 5/2/13-Eliminating Transitions=Eliminating Chaos! 5/2/13-Eliminating Transitions=Eliminating Chaos! May 2, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presenters: Susan Koerber, PTAN Childcare Inclusion Consultant and Pam Miller Sallet, MSEd., ECMPWP, PTAN Regional Facilitator and eein Mentorship Program Coordinator. Co-sponsored by: Child Care Aware Resource and Referral (Monadonock and…	3	4 5/2/13-Eliminating Transitions=Eliminating Chaos! 5/2/13-Eliminating Transitions=Eliminating Chaos! 5/4/13 “May” We Appreciate You? – What You Need To Lead 5/4/13 “May” We Appreciate You? – What You Need To Lead May 4, 2013 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Why yes, we can! Coming this May, SNHS CCR&R Rochester, Seacoast and Southern Offices will be holding 3 Provider Appreciation Events. These events are open to all Early Childhood Professionals… 5/4/13 Caring For Our Children: Health, Safety & Nutrition Conference 5/4/13 Caring For Our Children: Health, Safety & Nutrition Conference May 4, 2013 8:00 am – 3:00 pm For the first time, the Lakes Region and Carroll County NH CCR&R and Lakes Region Technology Center at Kingswood High School is offering a full day conference specifically devoted to…	5
6	7 5/4/13 Caring For Our Children: Health, Safety & Nutrition Conference 5/4/13 Caring For Our Children: Health, Safety & Nutrition Conference 5/4/13 Caring For Our Children: Health, Safety & Nutrition Conference Making The Hours Count Making The Hours Count May 7, 2013 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Workshop Description: Making the Hours Count- Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff – Professional development is most meaningful when we are interested in the topic. During this three part series,… 5/7/13 Recipe for Success: Strengthening Families & the ELG’s 5/7/13 Recipe for Success: Strengthening Families & the ELG’s May 7, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Jessica Sugrue, ECMPWT, CDB Workshop participants will receive an overview of the Strengthening Families (SF) approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. SF provides users with a prevention… 5/7/2013-Nutrition and Physical Activity: Building a Healthy Future for Our Children 5/7/2013-Nutrition and Physical Activity: Building a Healthy Future for Our Children May 7, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Presenter: Marla Ianello, M.S. is a New Hampshire Early Childhood Master Professional with endorsements in workshop training and program consultation, and is the Early Childhood Education Program Director at Lebanon…	8 5/7/2013-Nutrition and Physical Activity: Building a Healthy Future for Our Children 5/7/2013-Nutrition and Physical Activity: Building a Healthy Future for Our Children 5/7/2013-Nutrition and Physical Activity: Building a Healthy Future for Our Children 5/7/2013-Nutrition and Physical Activity: Building a Healthy Future for Our Children 5/8/13 Optical Experiences: Digital Photography in the EC Classroom 5/8/13 Optical Experiences: Digital Photography in the EC Classroom May 8, 2013 6:30 am – 8:30 pm Presenter: Libby Bruneete, ECMPWT Many early childhood educators rely on the wonders of digital photography to do their work. Whether it is documenting an activity, creating portfolios, or marketing your program, photographs… 5/8/13 Making the Hours Count 5/8/13 Making the Hours Count May 8, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenters: Julie Choiniere, ECMPWT and Denise Bolduc, Child Care Licensing Unit Session I: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Session II: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Time: 6:00 – 9:00… 5/8/13 Child Care Basic: Early Learning Guidelines 5/8/13 Child Care Basic: Early Learning Guidelines May 8, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Child Care Basic: Early Learning Guidelines – What are the NH Early Learning Guidelines? This workshop will address the history and purpose of the Early Learning Guidelines. Through group… 5/08/2013 – Zero to Three: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Building Collaborative Relationships with Families 5/08/2013 – Zero to Three: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Building Collaborative Relationships with Families May 8, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Presenter: Jesse Ransom, ECMPWT Early Childhood Professionals build partnerships with families as an important strategy to promote healthy child development. This workshop supports relationship building by helping providers to define and…	9 5/08/2013 – Zero to Three: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Building Collaborative Relationships with Families 5/08/2013 – Zero to Three: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Building Collaborative Relationships with Families 5/08/2013 – Zero to Three: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Building Collaborative Relationships with Families 5/9/13 Provider Appreciation Day 5/9/13 Provider Appreciation Day May 9, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presenter: Shawn Middleton, ECMP WT Bringing It Back To Nature (Storytelling with Nature) Remember the days when you were six or seven years old? Maybe you were laying down on your back… 5/9/2013_The Wonders of Autism: Strategies that Work 5/9/2013_The Wonders of Autism: Strategies that Work May 9, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presenter: Amy Upton, ECMP Workshop Trainer Description: Each year a growing number of children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This workshop will define the varying identifications and characteristics of… 5/9/2013-Making the Hours Count-Session 2(for those who attended Session 1 on 4/24/13) 5/9/2013-Making the Hours Count-Session 2(for those who attended Session 1 on 4/24/13) May 9, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenters: Cathy Paradis, ECMPWTPC and Heather Dombroski, Licensor, CCLU Second session of 3 for those Director qualified participants that attended the first session on April 24th. Core Knowledge Area: Developing as A…	10	11 5/9/2013-Making the Hours Count-Session 2(for those who attended Session 1 on 4/24/13) 5/9/2013-Making the Hours Count-Session 2(for those who attended Session 1 on 4/24/13) 5/11/13 “May” We Appreciate You? – You Are Worth It! 5/11/13 “May” We Appreciate You? – You Are Worth It! May 11, 2013 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Why yes, we can! Coming this May, SNHS CCR&R Rochester, Seacoast and Southern Offices will be holding 3 Provider Appreciation Events. These events are open to all Early Childhood Professionals… 5/11/13 “May” We Appreciate You? — “Double Fun Curriculum!” 5/11/13 “May” We Appreciate You? — “Double Fun Curriculum!” May 11, 2013 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Why yes, we can! Coming this May, SNHS CCR&R Rochester, Seacoast and Southern Offices will be holding 3 Provider Appreciation Events. These events are open to all Early Childhood Professionals…	12
13 5/11/13 “May” We Appreciate You? — “Double Fun Curriculum!” 5/11/13 “May” We Appreciate You? — “Double Fun Curriculum!” 5/13/13-CPR 5/13/13-CPR May 13, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Sue Gregory, AHA, BLS, CPR Instructor For new and re-certifications. Cost is $50.00 and includes your book. Core Knowledge Area: Promoting Child Growth and Development To register: Please call the FSC CCR&R… 5/13/2013 Making the Hours Count: Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff 5/13/2013 Making the Hours Count: Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff May 13, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Shannon Quinn, Child Care Resource and Referral, Julie Choiniere, ECMPWT and Theresa Peck, CCLU Workshop Description: Making the Hours Count- Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff – Professional development is most…	14 5/13/2013 Making the Hours Count: Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff 5/13/2013 Making the Hours Count: Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff 5/14/13 Child Care Basics: Parent-Provider Relationships: Developing Relationships with Families 5/14/13 Child Care Basics: Parent-Provider Relationships: Developing Relationships with Families May 14, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Tricia Patten, ECMP WT Description: This workshop will explore communication skills that will help establish a successful partnership between parents and childcare providers. Techniques for addressing sensitive issues and how… 5/14/2013 CPR and First Aid 5/14/2013 CPR and First Aid May 14, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: KO Bisson- Manchester Safety Specialists This class teaches appropriate infant and child CPR and First Aid and meets BCCL requirements for CPR and First Aid. CPR certification is valid for two…	15 5/14/2013 CPR and First Aid 5/14/2013 CPR and First Aid 5/15/2013 – Center Directors’ Group Meeting: Quality: What Does it Mean to Me? 5/15/2013 – Center Directors’ Group Meeting: Quality: What Does it Mean to Me? May 15, 2013 9:30 am – 11:30 am Presenter: Lori Harris, ECMP, Faculty Facilitator: Claudette Mallory, ECMP. WT This workshop will focus on the definition of quality and how we really implement it in our programs. We can all… 5/15/13 Take It In, Let It Out and Watch It Explode: Exploring Science and Nature in the Classroom 5/15/13 Take It In, Let It Out and Watch It Explode: Exploring Science and Nature in the Classroom May 15, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Presenter: Megg Thompson, ECMPWT Join us for this hands-on training where trainees will explore how to bring nature inside and discover how to cherish it outside. The importance of incorporating science…	16 5/15/13 Take It In, Let It Out and Watch It Explode: Exploring Science and Nature in the Classroom 5/15/13 Take It In, Let It Out and Watch It Explode: Exploring Science and Nature in the Classroom 5/15/13 Take It In, Let It Out and Watch It Explode: Exploring Science and Nature in the Classroom 5/16/2013_Beyond the Basics: School’s Out! Now What? 5/16/2013_Beyond the Basics: School’s Out! Now What? May 16, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Bobbie Gaudette, ECMP Workshop Trainer Description: Planning a program for the summer time presents a myriad of challenges for providers, especially for school age children. This 3 hour “Beyond the… 5/16/13 Zero to Three’s Recognizing & Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Unit 6 5/16/13 Zero to Three’s Recognizing & Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Unit 6 May 16, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Presenters: Janet Skillin, ECMPWT & ECMT, CCR&R Coordinator, & Betty Keegan, MSW, Child Protective Service Worker Zero to Three’s Recognizing & Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect – Unit 6 Core Knowledge Area: … 5/16/2013 – You can’t Fit a Round Peg in a Square Hole: Mathematics in the Early Years 5/16/2013 – You can’t Fit a Round Peg in a Square Hole: Mathematics in the Early Years May 16, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Presenter: Ruth Bruneau, ECMPWT Come and learn about the intrinsic nature of math and what has been referred to as ‘the mathematics of children’. What can we learn from current…	17 5/16/2013 – You can’t Fit a Round Peg in a Square Hole: Mathematics in the Early Years 5/17/2013 Directors Group 5/17/2013 Directors Group May 17, 2013 10:00 am – 11:30 am Directors Group on Friday, May 17, 10:00-11:30a at the Chocorua Library. Emily Benson, from Carroll County United, will join us to talk about her work as Early Learning Coordinator. RSVP…	18 5/17/2013 Directors Group 5/18/13 Saturday Morning Training Opportunity in Littleton 5/18/13 Saturday Morning Training Opportunity in Littleton May 18, 2013 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Three workshops to choose from: 1. Child Care Basics: Early Learning Guidelines Presenter: Melanie Mallett, ECMPWT What are the NH Early Learning Guidelines? This workshop will address the history and purpose of the…	19
20 5/18/13 Saturday Morning Training Opportunity in Littleton 5/18/13 Saturday Morning Training Opportunity in Littleton 5/20/13 Appreciating Children’s Behavior: Creating the Context for Positive Discipline 5/20/13 Appreciating Children’s Behavior: Creating the Context for Positive Discipline May 20, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm In two locations via video conference. Choose either the Berlin or Littleton location Presenters: Susan K. Peterson, Ed. D., ECMPWT and Pam Miller Sallet, MS Ed. ECMPWT This workshop will examine the… 5/20/2013-First Aid 5/20/2013-First Aid May 20, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Sue Gregory, AHA, BLS, CPR Instructor For new and re-certifications. Cost is $50.00 and includes your book. Core Knowledge Area: Promoting Child Growth and Development To register: Please call the FSC CCR&R…	21 5/20/2013-First Aid 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection May 21, 2013 9:30 am – 11:30 pm Facilitator: Glenda West, ECMP Workshop Trainer Description: We will begin with our program updates and news from around the state, next Glenda will facilitate a conversation regarding Emergency preparation plans.…	22 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection 5/21/2013_Monthly Director’s Group Meeting Emergency Preparation Plan Discussion and Reflection 5/22/13 5-2-1-0 Healthy NH 5/22/13 5-2-1-0 Healthy NH May 22, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Presenter: Heidi Barker, Program Coordinator, Youth & Family/Nutrition Connections & Extension Field Specialist/Youth & Family Coos County, UNH Cooperative Extension The 5-2-1-0 Healthy NH program is designed to promote nutrition and physical activity by… 5/22/13 5/22/13 May 22, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm A continuation of Making the Hours Count 5/8/13. Presenters: Julie Choiniere, ECMPWT and Denise Bolduc, Child Care Licensing Unit Description: Making the Hours Count-Providing Meaningful Training for Your Staff -Professional development is… 5/22/13 Beyond the Basic: Conflict Resolution 5/22/13 Beyond the Basic: Conflict Resolution May 22, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Beyond the Basic: Conflict Resolution – This workshop will address conflicts which occur in the early childhood environments of home and classroom. We will explore causes and develop strategies to… 5/22/2013 – Beyond the Basics: Celebrating Diversity in Your Program 5/22/2013 – Beyond the Basics: Celebrating Diversity in Your Program May 22, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Amy Allen, ECMPWT This workshop will examine ways to create an environment that is respectful and welcoming to the diversity of families, cultures, and experiences of all children in… 5/22/13 Planting Seeds of Inquiry with Infants & Toddlers 5/22/13 Planting Seeds of Inquiry with Infants & Toddlers May 22, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Planting Seeds of Inquiry with Infants and Toddlers – Participants will learn about strategies ‘to bring the outside in and the inside out! Through classroom environment, natural materials, and provocations… 5/22/13 Planting Seeds of Inquiry with Infants and Toddlers 5/22/13 Planting Seeds of Inquiry with Infants and Toddlers May 22, 2013 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Presenter: Beth Hallett, UNH Participants will learn about strategies to ‘bring the outside in and the inside out’. Through classroom environment, natural materials, and provocations teachers will share how they implement…	23 5/22/13 Planting Seeds of Inquiry with Infants and Toddlers 5/23/13 The Great Outdoors! Making the Most of Your Play 5/23/13 The Great Outdoors! Making the Most of Your Play May 23, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm and Thursday, June 13, 2013 Presenter: Karyn Yeatman, ECMP WT Description: In this workshop we will explore the benefits of outdoor play for young children and different activities to enhance time spent…	24	25	26
27	28 5/23/13 The Great Outdoors! Making the Most of Your Play 5/28/13_ Child Care Basics: How to Provide the Quality Care that Families Look For 5/28/13_ Child Care Basics: How to Provide the Quality Care that Families Look For May 28, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Karyn Yeatman, ECMP Workshop Trainer Description: This workshop focuses on the basic components of quality childcare settings: activities, routines, safety, nutrition, etc. It prepares providers for the kinds of questions…	29	30	31