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2013

March 7, 14, 21

BOOST NH is pleased to offer the Afterschool BasicsModule 3 in Penacook, NH. This series is intended for school-age afterschool care professionals and consists of 9 workshops that provide an overview of youth development and afterschool programming for youth from the elementary through high school years. The workshops support the Direct Service Afterschool Credential.

Module 1 (Workshops 1-3) focuses on social, emotional, and cognitive development

Module 2 (Workshops 4-6) focuses on physical development and safety

Module 3 (Workshops 7-9) focuses on program environment and curriculum

The Afterschool Basics Module 3 will be presented from 9:30a to Noon over three sessions as follows:

  • Thursday, March 7, 2013 for Workshop 7 (2.5 PD hours)
  • Thursday, March 14, 2013 for Workshop 8 (2.5 PD hours)
  • Thursday, March 21, 2013 for Workshop 9 (2.5 PD hours)

Location: Penacook Community Center, 76 Community Drive, Penacook, NH

Presenter: BOOST NH Trainer Lynn Stanley, LICSW, ASMPWT, ASMPIM, ASMPPC, ASMPF.

Professional Development Hours: Participants must attend all 3 sessions in order to receive full credit for the completion of Module 3. 10 PD hours will be awarded to those who complete the 3 sessions, which includes fieldwork in your program.

Registration Cost: None, but preregistration is required. To register, call 1-855-30 BOOST or e-mail dian@seresc.net.

2013

February 1, 8, 22

Afterschool Basics Series: Module 2

Module Two of the Afterschool Basics series will be offered on
February 1st, 8th, 22nd from 9:30am to Noon in the PCC Gymnasium.

Module Two focuses on the Physical Environment and Safety for youth
(elementary school through high school).

Participants must attend all 3 session in order to receive full credit for the completion of Module Two. 10 PD hours will be awarded to those who complete 3 sessions, which includes fieldwork in your program. This training is offered at no cost to you, courtesy of BOOST NH & PCC. Pre-registration required.

Presenter: BOOST NH Trainer Lynn Stanley, LICSW, ASMPWT, ASMPIM, ASMPPC, ASMPF.

Pre-registration required. To register call 1-855-30BOOST or e-mail dian@seresc.net.

2013

January 24

"Sensory Processing: Identifying Patterns, Providing Supports and Implementing Strategies"

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Fee $10.00 (enroll online at http://sensoryprocessingpatterns.eventbrite.com

This workshop addresses the difficulty in the way the brain takes in, organizes, and uses sensory information, causing a child to have problems interacting effectively in the way the brain takes in, organizes and uses sensory information, causing the child to have problems interacting effectively in the everyday environment.

Core Knowledge Areas: Teaching & Learning and Promoting Child Growth & Development

Presenter: Amy Upton, Early Childhood Master Professional, Workshop Trainer

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2012

November 3

Red Cross Babysitters Class
PCC will scholarship half the cost.

2012

November 29

CPR/FIRST AID

2012

September 20th
September 27th
and October 4th

9:30am – Noon

Afterschool Basics Series:

Module One of the Afterschool Basics series will be offered on September 20th, 27th, and October 4th from 9:30am – Noon in the PCC Gymnasium.

Module One focuses on the social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth from elementary school through high school.

Participants must attend all 3 sessions in order to receive full credit for the completion of Module One. 10 PD hours will be awarded to those who complete the 3 sessions, which includes fieldwork in your program. This training is offered at no cost to you, courtesy of BOOST NH.

Presenter is BOOST NH Trainer Ashlee Fye, CAGS, ASMPWT, ASMPIM, ASMPPC.

2012

August 21
6-9:00 pm

Infant/Child CPR/First Aid Tuesday 8/21
In the PCC Community Room
$25 for each certificate = $50 for both.

Please contact Bowccrr@eastersealsnh.org to register.

2012

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 5

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 12

Building Blocks for a Healthy Brain – A Two Part Series.

Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate.

Cost: $10.00 due the evening of the first workshop. (Cash or business checks please)

The registration fee will cover both sessions.

Part One – “Straw, Sticks or Bricks?" Core Knowledge Area: Teaching and Learning. What does The Three Little Pigs and brain development have in common? Come join us for two evenings of fun facts, fairy tales, and brain development and find out. What’s the truth behind brain development and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)? What practices provide optimal opportunities for brain development? When you leave, you will have new ideas and activities to try with the children in your program. Workshop Presenter: Dr. Susan Peterson, Master Professional Workshop Trainer. Location: Penacook Community Center, 76 Community Drive, Penacook

(6:00 – 8:00 pm) (Please note earlier time). Cost: $10.00 due the evening of the first workshop. The registration fee will cover both sessions.

Part Two – “Not by the Hair of my Chinny Chin Chin...” Core Knowledge Area: Teaching and Learning. What does The Three Little Pigs and brain development have in common? Come join us for two evenings of fun facts, fairy tales, and brain development and find out. What’s the truth behind brain development and developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)? What practices provide optimal opportunities for brain development? When you leave, you will have new ideas and activities to try with the children in your program. Part two will focus on strategies that will help you re-commit to designing curriculum with the brain in mind. It isn’t as hard as you may think!! Workshop Presenter: Dr. Susan Peterson, Master Professional Workshop Trainer. Location: Penacook Community Center, 76 Community Drive, Penacook (6:00 – 8:00 pm) (Please note earlier time).

2012

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.

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

2012

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

2012

February 18

American Red Cross Babysitter's Training

2012

January 9
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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2011

November 2 & 3
5:45-7:45

First Aid/CPR Training

2011

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.

2011

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

2011

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

2011

June 13 & 14, 2011
5:30 - 8:30

CATCH KIDS CLUB Training

2011

June 6, 2011
6:00 - 7:30

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Core Knowledge Area: Child Welfare

2011

May 23, 2011

CKC Grids Training - 5:30- 7:30

2011

April 16, 2011

American Red Cross Babysitting Class
9 – 3:30
For 11- 15 year olds

2011

April 11, 2011

Parent Provider Relationships
6-9 pm

2011

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)

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