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Administration and Supervision	Child Growth and Development
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The Why and How of Primitive Reflexes
Date	05/15/2010	Time	9:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment • Creating Environments for Young Children • Curriculum for Early Care and Education • Child Growth and Development • Foundations of Early Childhood Education • Child Guidance and Discipline
Presenter	Jane Swain
Description
	Every baby is born with primitive reflexes(such as the rooting reflex) that help them survive in the early stages of life. Normally, over time the reflexes are "integrated" or fad away into the background of the child's movement repertoire. Unfortuntely, in today's world, this step of integration is not occurring in increasing numbers of normal children, and this brings challenges to their motor coordination, cognitive and social development. In this workshop we will learn to regognize the normal progression of reflex integration, how to support this process and what to do if it is not occurring. The Characteristics of individual reflexes will be covered. Fee: 135.00 some tuition assistance available
Location	Sophia's Hearth Family Center

	Keene, NH 03431
Contact	Email: Bonnie Chamberlain	Phone:	603-357-3755
Catchment Area	Keene
Agency	Easter Seals CCR&R

Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: Temperament
Date	03/23/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Growth and Development
Presenter	Kristin Booth
Description
	Determining Temperament Types & Traits and How to Live with Differences. This workshop will give child care providers an overview of various temperament types and traits of children and discuss "goodness of fit" between various temperament types. Providers will learn how to identify various temperaments and types in themselves and others and then modify interactions and the environment to promote healthy relationships and optimal child development.
Location	TBA
	TBA
	TBA, NH
Contact	Email: Shelly Kernozicky	Phone:	603-355-4341
Catchment Area	Keene
Agency	Easter Seals CCR&R

Beyond the Basic: How to Develop a Parent-Provider Bond for a Successful Early Childhood Experience
Date	03/24/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Family and Community Relationships
Presenter	Chris Casserly TMF 3 and Tammi Stanwood lead teacher 3
Description
	(Previously titled: How to Talk to Parents about Difficult Things) 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 to reach positive solutions will be discussed.
Location	Rochester Child Care Center
	95 Charles St
	Rochester , NH 03867
Contact	Email: RCA CCS Strafford County	Phone:	603-516-1191
Catchment Area	Rochester
Agency	Rockingham Community Action Child Care Services Strafford County
Registration Full

Gossip and Other Destructive Behaviors
Date	04/06/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Professionalism and Professional Development
Presenter	Lori Harris
Description
	Gossip can be very destructive in an early childhood program. Talking to the person involved and not everyone else is important to the morale of the staff. Come learn effective strategies to end the gossip and have a work environment that is professional and safe for everyone!
Location	Strafford County Head Start- Main Office
	60 Charles St
	(Not Farmington Child Care, Drive through town, up hill road forks to right, office is on left)
	Farmington , NH 03835
Contact	Email: RCA CCS Strafford County	Phone:	603-516-1191
Catchment Area	Rochester
Agency	Rockingham Community Action Child Care Services Strafford County
Registration Full

Zero to Three Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect: Supportive Responses to Troubled Parent-Child Interactions
Date	04/14/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment • Child Growth and Development
Presenter	Janet Clement TMF2
Description
	Child Care professionals have a unique window into families strengths & challenges. Observing positive parent child interactions, they may wonder how best to support warm and nurturing relationships. In witnessing troubled parent-child interactions, they may not be sure how best to help build family capacity, strengthen the connection between parent and child, and ensure the childs safety. This workshop presents strategies that child care providers can use to support positive parenting and to intervene when providers witness a troubled interaction between parent and child.
Location	Farmington Child Care Center
	120 Main St, RT 153
	Farmington , NH 03835
Contact	Email: RCA CCS Strafford County	Phone:	603-516-1191
Catchment Area	Rochester
Agency	Rockingham Community Action Child Care Services Strafford County
Registration Full

Infant/Child CPR and First Aid
Date	04/22/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 9:30 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Nathan Duclos (McGregor EMS)
Description
	Meets BCCL requirements for CPR, and First Aid. $25 Fee for CPR and $25 Fee for First Aid. (Bring the $ the Night of the class)
Location	Rochester Child Care Center
	95 Charles St
	Rochester, NH 03867
Contact	Email: RCA CCS Strafford County	Phone:	603-516-1191
Catchment Area	Rochester
Agency	Rockingham Community Action Child Care Services Strafford County
Registration Full

Strafford County Early Learning Partnerships Meeting (Directors meeting)
Date	03/17/2010	Time	9:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Professionalism and Professional Development
Presenter	Presenter: Janet Clement. TMF 2, RCA CCS
Description
	Topic: Strengthening Families: Moving from protective factors to strategies This workshop will discuss ways to identify the key strategies used by programs to build protective factors. Lots of self-assessment tools will be shared.
Location	TBD

	, NH
Contact	Email: RCA CCS Strafford County	Phone:	603-516-1191
Catchment Area	Rochester
Agency	Rockingham Community Action Child Care Services Strafford County
Registration Full

Strafford County Early Learning Partnerships Meeting (Directors meeting)
Date	04/21/2010	Time	9:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Growth and Development
Presenter	Presenter: Janet Clement. TMF 2, RCA CCS
Description
	Topic: Book: Last Child in the Woods. Part 3: The Best of Intentions: Why Johnnie and Jeannie Dont Play Outside Anymore. Part 4: The Nature-Child Reunion.
Location	TBD

	, NH
Contact	Email: RCA CCS Strafford County	Phone:	603-516-1191
Catchment Area	Rochester
Agency	Rockingham Community Action Child Care Services Strafford County
Registration Full

Child Care Basics: Early Learning Guidelines - What are the NH ELGs?
Date	03/13/2010	Time	9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Foundations of Early Childhood Education • Children with Special Needs • Cultural Diversity • Child Guidance and Discipline • Creating Environments for Young Children • Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment • Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood • Child Growth and Development • Professionalism and Professional Development • Administration and Supervision • Curriculum for Early Care and Education • Family and Community Relationships
Presenter	Bobbie Gaudette, TMF 2
Description
	This workshop aims to answer this question and more. We will address the history and purpose of the ELGs, explain their use in planning curriculum and show how they can be used in assessing children. Meets the NH Licensed Plus requirement for ELG training.
Location	Whole Village Family Resource Center
	258 Highland Street
	Plymouth, NH 03264
Contact	Email: Millie Jack	Phone:	524-1741 x 31
Catchment Area	Laconia
Agency	Lakes Region Community Services
Registration Full

Strengthening Families -Helping Parents and Families Understand Temperament
Date	03/13/2010	Time	9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Growth and Development
Presenter	Dr. Susan Peterson, TMF 4
Description
	This workshop is designed to raise child care providers' awareness and understanding of temperament. Participants will explore how temperament of teachers, children, and families influence the way we interact with one another.
Location	Whole Village Family Resource Center
	258 Highland Street
	Plymouth, NH 03264
Contact	Email: Millie Jack	Phone:	524-1741 x 31
Catchment Area	Laconia
Agency	Lakes Region Community Services
Registration Full

Licensing Orientation
Date	04/27/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Professionalism and Professional Development
Presenter	Theresa Peck and Thurlow Rowe
Description
	The New Hampshire Child Care Program Licensing Rules have been revised. One new rule is that all child care personnel must complete Child Care Licensing Orientation. The orientation is an overview of Licensing and some of the rules needed for everyday work with young children. Join staff from Child Care Licensing to complete your orientation. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and hopefully come away with a better understanding of the rules.
Location	White Mountains Community College
	2020 Riverside Drive
	Berlin, NH 03570
Contact	Email: Melanie Mallett	Phone:	1-800-445-4525 or 752-1113 ext 3066
Catchment Area	Berlin/Littleton
Agency	White Mountains Community College

Asthma Care for Kids
Date	03/22/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 7:30 AM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Lisa Stockwell, Asthma Program manager, Breathe NH
Description
	The goal of this important workshop is to give child care providers, teachers, and parents* the tools and knowledge they need to help children with asthma breathe easier and to stay healthy. This 1 ½ hour workshop will increase participant's knowledge about what is asthma, signs & symptoms of asthma, asthma triggers, preventing an asthma episode and information exchange between parents. Child care providers who have children with asthma in their care need to be able to recognize and understand the disease; the children that you care for are counting on you to know what to do in an emergency and what to do to avoid those situations. " Feel Free to invite Parents to this workshop as well!!!
Location	Madison Elementary School
	2069 Village Road
	Madison, NH
Contact	Email: Debbie Meader	Phone:	367-9800 or 1-866-261-7555
Catchment Area	Conway
Agency	White Mountain Community Health Center

Early Childhood Book Share
Date	04/05/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Administration and Supervision
Presenter	Maryann McNeil, TMF 3
Description
	In her book Sullivan states: "If you are interacting with other people, you are leading. How you behave with other has an effect on what they think they can do, how they approach problems, and what they consider". Register for the workshop, get a book and read prior to the workshop. Come to the workshop and participate in a discussion on personal growth, professionalism and career goals. Core Knowledge Areas: Developing as a Professional
Location	Heather's Little Angels
	312 Fairgrounds Road
	Plymouth, NH 03264
Contact	Email: Maureen LaClair	Phone:	528-0274
Catchment Area	Laconia
Agency	Lakes Region Community Services
Registration Full

Developing Relationships with Families of Infants and Toddlers
Date	04/14/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Family and Community Relationships
Presenter	Maryann McNeil
Description
	Working with families is a delicate dance especially with new families. Come to this workshop to explore ways to develop and improve relationships. This workshop will focus on infant/toddler families, however, the techniques discussed can be used with any family. Bring your stories and situations to this workshop for networking help and ideas.
Location	Te-Lo-Ca Group Daycare Center
	16 Te-Lo-Ca Drive
	Campton, NH 03223
Contact	Email: Millie Jack	Phone:	524-1741
Catchment Area	Laconia
Agency	Lakes Region Community Services
Registration Full

Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors: PTAN Can Help!
Date	04/06/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Observation, Record Keeping, and Assessment • Child Guidance and Discipline • Children with Special Needs
Presenter	Joan Izen, TMF 3-Project Director
Description
	Come learn more about the PTAN Child Care Inclusion Program and discuss challenging behaviors in "your" program with Project Director, Joan Izen, TMF 3. This will be an informal AND informative session. Do you have specific questions about behaviors occurring in your program? Bring them along. Are you wondering how to teach children pro-social skills? Let's discuss that! We'll take a look at behaviors that are typical yet difficult as well as "red flag" behaviors that are atypical and require additional resources. Light refreshments will be served as well!
Location	KidsView Academy
	10 Royce Street
	Claremont, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

CPR
Date	04/07/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Sue Gregory
Description
	For new and re-certifications. Sue Gregory is the instructor. Cost is $50.00 and includes your book.
Location	White Mountain Children's Center-Heater Road-Lebanon Campus
	226 Heater Road
	Lebanon, NH 03766
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	6035434295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R
Registration Full

CPR
Date	04/27/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Sue Gregory
Description
	For new and re-certifications. Sue Gregory is the instructor. Cost is $50.00 and includes your book.
Location	SRVRTC-Childcare Classroom
	111 South Street
	Claremont, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

First Aid
Date	05/05/2010	Time	5:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Sue Gregory
Description
	For new and re-certifications. Sue Gregory is the instructor. Cost is $50.00 and includes your book.
Location	White Mountain Children's Center-Heater Road-Lebanon Campus
	226 Heater Road
	Lebanon, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

Early Literacy Development: Learning to Listen, Speak, Read and Write
Date	05/06/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Growth and Development • Creating Environments for Young Children
Presenter	Kerry Belknap Morris-M.Ed., TMF 3
Description
	Come join us for this interactive workshop., We'll begin with an overview of the major phases and sequences of literacy development in young children, birth through age 8 years. Next, we will discuss ways early childhood teachers can create literacy-rich environments for young children. Guidelines for selecting and sharing quality and developmentally appropriate literature will be outlined. In addition, ideas on how to partner with families in order to support young children's literacy development will be offered.
Location	River Valley Community College Library
	One College Drive
	Claremont, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

NH Childcare Licensing Orientation
Date	05/12/2010	Time	6:30 PM- 8:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Professionalism and Professional Development
Presenter	Terri Peck-Supervisor-CCLU and Heather Dombroski-CCLU
Description
	The NH Childcare Licensing Rules have been revised. One new rule is that ALL childcare personnel must complete Child Care Licensing Orientation. The orientation is an overview of Licensing and some of the rules needed for everyday work with young children. Join staff from Child Care Licensing to complete your orientation. This workshop fills up quickly, so Please, register early!!
Location	SRVRTC-Business and Community Room
	111 South Street
	Claremont, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

Water Safety and Supervision: Preventing Drowning in Child Care
Date	05/17/2010	Time	5:45 PM- 8:30 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Growth and Development • Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Scott Noyes
Description
	This exciting two and a half hour presentation presents info that could change the way teachers, childcare providers, parents, and other supervision adults look at water activities and young children. Attending this workshop fulfills the NH Childcare Program Licensing Rule He-C 4002.29(q)(3) training requirement.
Location	SRVRTC-Business and Community Room
	111 South Street
	Claremont, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

Water Safety and Supervision: Preventing Drowning in Child Care
Date	05/18/2010	Time	5:45 PM- 8:30 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Growth and Development • Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Scott Noyes
Description
	This exciting two and a half hour presentation presents info that could change the way teachers, childcare providers, parents, and other supervision adults look at water activities and young children. Attending this workshop fulfills the NH Childcare Program Licensing Rule He-C 4002.29(q)(3) training requirement.
Location	Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital-Auditorium E
	1 Medical Center Drive
	Lebanon, NH 03766
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

First Aid
Date	05/27/2010	Time	5:30 PM- 9:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early Childhood
Presenter	Sue Gregory
Description
	For new and re-certifications. Sue Gregory is the instructor. Cost is $50.00 and includes your book.
Location	SRVRTC-Childcare Classroom
	111 South Street
	Claremont, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

Social-Emotional Development of Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
Date	06/03/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Child Growth and Development • Family and Community Relationships
Presenter	Linda Davies and Cathy Paradis
Description
	Linda Davies, TMF 3 and Cathy Paradis will present this workshop from the Zero to Three "Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect" curriculum. Participants will examine the relationship between the child's development and the stages of parent development; classify developing social-emotional skills of very young children; and practice skills that assist child care professionals to build effective relationships both with very young children and with the children's parents.
Location	SRVRTC-Childcare Classroom
	111 South Street
	Claremont, NH 03743
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

Beyond the Basics: School's Out! Now What?
Date	06/08/2010	Time	6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Core Knowledge Areas	• Curriculum for Early Care and Education • Creating Environments for Young Children
Presenter	Patti Harford, TMF 2-Director Cinnamon Street Early Learning and CC Center
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 Basics workshop delves into the process of planning a summer program, offers ideas and hands-on activities, presents field trip suggestions,m and discusses safety and supervision issues. Geared for children 5-12 years of age, most material can be tailored to meet preschool age children's needs.
Location	Wee Haven Children's Center
	1 South Main Street
	Charlestown, NH 03603
Contact	Email: Cathy Paradis	Phone:	603-543-4295 or 877-212-7267
Catchment Area	Claremont
Agency	Family School Connections CCR&R

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