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Upcoming Professional Development

February 18 American Red Cross Babysitter's Training
February 20
6-9pm
Beyond the Basics: School-Age Care: It’s Not Pre-School for Big Kids

Cost: FREE

Core Knowledge Area: Teaching and Learning,

This workshop will discuss the unique challenges older children present in mixed age settings. This workshop will focus on activities and special considerations for school age children, how to develop an environment suitable for all ages, and how to deal with behavior issues in a mixed age setting. Workshop Presenter: Bobbie Gaudette, Master Professional Workshop Trainer

March 24 In collaboration with Concord Regional Visiting Nurses Association, the Penacook Community Center is proud to present:

"Helping Hands, Healing Hearts": Day Session for Children and Families

Designed for children (ages 6-17) and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Trained Hospice staff and volunteers will provide opportunities for families to explore the impact of grief on their lives and learn various ways to cope with loss. Pre-registration is required. Go to http://www.crvna.org/public/helping-hearts-healing-hands.html to register.

Saturday, Mar 24, 2012 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Penacook Community Center Gymnasium

Previous Professional Development

May 13, 2010 Beyond The Basics
Core knowledge area: Promoting Child Growth & Development
May 25, 2010 Licensing Orientation 2010
Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional, Promoting Child Growth and Development
October 7, 2010

Biting …A Child's Perspective
Core knowledge area: Promoting Child Growth & Development

October 25, 2010 Catch Kids Club Training
October 26, 2010 CPR
November 2, 2010 First Aid
March 1, 2011
April 5, 2011
May 3, 2011

A Three Session Series: How Environments and Curriculum Impact Infants and Toddlers in Group Settings. Participants will be required to attend all three sessions for the total of 6 hours of training. Core Knowledge Area: Teaching and Learning, and Promoting Child Growth and Development Participants will:

  • Learn to appreciate the magic and understand the challenging moments of infant and toddler development
  • Create an environment that supports this magic and the challenges for the youngest in group care settings
  • Develop strategies to implement infant and toddler curriculum to support developmentally appropriate practice.

This is in collaboration with (EEIN) Early Education Intervention Network Presenter: Susan Gimilaro, TMF 3, and EEIN Mentor. Location: Penacook Community Center, (6:30 – 8:30)

April 11, 2011

Parent Provider Relationships
6-9 pm

April 16, 2011 American Red Cross Babysitting Class
9 – 3:30
For 11- 15 year olds
May 23, 2011

CKC Grids Training - 5:30- 7:30

June 6, 2011
6:00 - 7:30
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Core Knowledge Area: Child Welfare
June 13 & 14, 2011
5:30 - 8:30
CATCH KIDS CLUB Training
August 15, 22 and 29
6-8:30 pm

Supporting Healthy Practices in Child Care: Supporting the Importance of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Tobacco Exposure from the Child's Perspective

Where: Penacook Community Center, 76 Community Drive, Penacook

Dates: Three consecutive Mondays - August 15, 22 and 29
Time: 6-8:30 pm

Pre-registration is preferred. Please email attached registration form to mlaclair@eastersealsnh.org

or mail to Child Care Resource and Referral, Easter Seals NH, 1 Garvin Falls Road, Bow, NH 03304

August 24
6:30 - 8:30
From Brown to Wow: Changing the Food Environment in Child Care

Through this workshop, you will learn about how nutrition and physical activity play a key role in your program and how you can enhance and change your food program easily.

Presenters: Marti Ilg, TMF 2 and Tricia Patten, Lakes Region Child Care Services

Core Knowledge Area: Building Family and Community Relationships; Promoting Child Growth & Development

October 25 & 26
5:45 – 7:45
“Child Observation & Portfolio’s” 
Trainer: Susan Foley, M.Ed., Early Childhood Master Professional Program Improvement Specialist.  DHHS/DCYF/Child Development Bureau.
November 2 & 3
5:45-7:45
First Aid/CPR Training
January 9, 2012
5:45 - 7:45

"Guidance Matters" and "Using Your Brain Under Pressure"
Core knowledge area: Social/Emotional Development

Pre-registration required - Call the PCC office @ 753-9700

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