CCAoNH Early Childhood
Focused Collaborative Meetings
CCAoNH, a program of Southern New Hampshire Services is offering virtual Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meetings for Directors, Administrators, Teachers, and other Early Childhood Professionals. These Meetings are group-driven to reflect the participant’s needs and interests and to provide participants with information about the focused topics. In addition, participants will learn about Child Care Aware of NH program updates, essential local and State information, and other professional development opportunities.

Click here or on the flyer for more details about our Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meetings.

Go to the NHCIS Training Tile to register for an Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meeting.

Click here for more information on how to register for training in the New Hampshire Connections Information System (NHCIS)


Just a reminder that all the collaboratives are on break
during July and August
as we plan for the coming year.
Infant & Toddler Collaborative
Embracing Conflict
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Lindsey Parisi, ECMPWT

Topic: This month, participants will partake in a Learn & Share session on how to have difficult conversations. During this meeting, participants are asked to bring a resource to share with other participants to take back to their programs. Examples may include approaches you have been successful with or any resources you have used during your time of teaching!
Family Engagement and Communication Collaborative
Great Services for Families
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitators: Julie Choiniere, ECMPWT & Karen Abbott, ECMPIM

Topic: This month, Melissa Davis, from the North American Family Institute (NAFI/NFI North) will join us with two (2) of her colleagues. Melissa will share how they serve the Early Childhood Field by supporting the families in programs through:
  • Outreach
  • Family Stabilization
  • Case Management
  • Wraparound services
  • Parent Support
  • and Support Services
Come hear how this program is making a difference every day in your community!
Family Child Care Collaborative
Ideas! Ideas! Ideas!
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Connie Davis, ECMPWT

Topic: This month, as we reflect on the Collaborative topics presented this past year we will also brainstorm topics for 2023-2024 collaborative year. We'll talk about what worked this past year, what we want to bring back for a repeat visit, and any ideas you want to add. Come join us, earn professional development, take a moment to hangout with other Family Child Care Providers, and take time for yourself.
Business Management Collaborative
Self-Care or Taking Care of You!
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitators: Kris Tabor-Hall, ECPDST & Donna Lake, ECPDST

Topic: This month, Stephanie Therrien, M.Ed., Social Emotional Content Coordinator here at CCAoNH will join us to talk about self- care and taking the time to be kinder to ourselves. We all need a little me-time, and we set aside June 14th just for you!
Preschool Collaborative 
Preschool Jeopardy Challenge
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Kris Tabor-Hall, ECPDST & Donna Lake, ECPDST
Topic: This month, brush up on your knowledge of preschool, early childhood, and your knowledge of New Hampshire. Come and play Preschool Jeopardy at this last session of the year, and laugh & learn with us!
Social Emotional Topics Collaborative
Understanding Homelessness
Date: Monday, June 19, 2023
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Stephanie Therrien, ECMPWT

Topic: This month, Courtney Porter, MSW, MEd School Social Worker, and McKinney-Vento Liaison/DCYF Point of Contact from SAU 6 in Claremont NH, will be joining us to share information and resources on the Understanding Homelessness and Its Impact on Children and Families. This is a powerful presentation with stories of NH families who are experiencing homelessness and what we can do to support them.
NAEYC Facilitation Collaborative
See You Next Year!
Date: Thursday
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Liz Scruton, MA, ECMPWT

Topic: This has been a great year filled with many interesting topics and discussions. I am looking forward to next year, with new topics, and a new time. We are going back to days so that more directors can be part of the discussion. See you in the fall-Liz
Montessori Perspective Collaborative:
Thank You!
Facilitators: Christine Brown, ECMPWT & Donna Lake, ECPDST

Topic: Thank you for a wonderful year full of incredible topics and lively discussion! I know we are going to miss our monthly reading with Chris so I found this quote that will have to tide us over.
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.”-Maria Montessori
Registration Information:
  • Registration is free and available through the NHCIS Training Tile.
  • Registration closes the day before the collaborative.
  • To register use the “Week View” or Month View” and then choose which session(s) you would like to join. Please note that registration cannot be completed in the “List View”.
  • On the day of the meeting, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting as well as the evaluation link.  
  • Registration is online only and pre-registration is required. 


Questions: Email [email protected] or call at (603) 578-1386, ext. 2526 and ext. 2532.
Child Care Aware of NH, a program of Southern New Hampshire Services
Child Care Aware of NH is a statewide Child Care Resource and Referral Program of Southern New Hampshire Services. The preparation of this email was financed under a Contract with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration with funds provided in part by the State of New Hampshire and the US Department of Health and Human Services.