CCAoNH Early Childhood
Focused Collaborative Meetings
This year, CCAoNH, a program of Southern New Hampshire Services will be offering virtual Early Childhood Focused Collaborative Meetings once more 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 around 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)

Look below for this month's topics and to see what Focused Collaboratives we are offering in the 2022/2023 training year!
Early Childhood Collaborative:
NAEYC Facilitation
Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Liz Scruton, MA, ECMPWT
Topic: This month, participants will discuss concepts of knowledge and evidence upkeep in terms of NAEYC Accreditation Status. Bring your ideas on how your program uses members of your team and your systematic approaches to ensuring standards are continuously being met within your program. We will also brainstorm topics that may be helpful for 2022-2023 collaborative planning. 
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Infant & Toddler Programming and Curriculum
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitators: Lindsey Parisi, ECMPWT
Topic: This month, participants will have the opportunity to learn about what the Early Childhood Collaborative: Infant & Toddler Programming & Curriculum is, how it will be run, get an idea about topics that will be covered as well as get an overview of CCAoNH services for 2022-2023. We will review other professional development opportunities and how you can access them as a child care provider! Come prepared to share ideas about what you would like to gain from the ECC: Infant & Toddler Programming & Curriculum.
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Family Engagement and Communication
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitators: Julie Choiniere, ECMPWT & Karen Abbott, ECMPIM
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 topic: 
"Understanding Homelessness and its Impact on Children and Families". 
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Family Child Care
Date: Thursday, September 8, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Connie Davis, ECMPWT
Topic: This month, participants will have the opportunity to learn about what the Early Childhood Collaborative (ECC): Family Child Care is, how it will be run, get an idea about topics that will be covered as well as get an overview of CCAoNH services for 2022-2023. We will review the 2022 - 2023 Professional Development Connections Guide and website as it pertains to the needs of this Focused Collaborative. Come prepared to share ideas about what you would like to gain from the ECC: Family Child Care. 
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Business Management Practices
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Donna Lake, ECMPWT & Kris Tabor-Hall, ECMPIM
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 topic: 
"Understanding Homelessness and its Impact on Children and Families". 
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Child Care Aware of NH News and Updates
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitators: Donna Lake, ECMPWT, Karen Abbott, ECMPIM, Stephanie Therrien, ECMPWT, Kathy Palys, ECMT and Dianne Chase, Assistant Bureau Chief, BCDHSC
Topic: This month, we will be joined by the Credentialing Specialist, Annie Censullo, who will present on the changes to the Credentialing System. We will also hear an update from the Assistant Bureau Chief, Dianne Chase as well as from CCAoNH Staff.
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Preschool Programming and Curriculum
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:39 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Kris Tabor-Hall, ECMPWT & Donna Lake, ECMPWT
Topic: This month, we will begin our meeting with introductions and have the opportunity to learn about this collaborative. We will discuss how the collaborative will be run, get an idea about topics that will be covered this year, and an overview of CCAoNH services for 2022-2023. We will check out the 2022 - 2023 Professional Development Connections Guide and review the nh-connections website. Come prepared to share ideas for the coming year.
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Exploring Social Emotional Topics
Date: Monday, September 19, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Stephanie Therrien, ECMPWT
Topic: This month, we will begin with introductions and a yearly overview. We will be discussing the topic of Social Emotional Development and the guest speakers and monthly content. We will also look at what SE development means to you.
Early Childhood Collaborative:
Engagement, Education and Advocacy
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Meg Atwood, ECMPWT
Topic: This month we will be having a discussion on the topics and ideas for the 2022/2023 training year. We will also connect and learn about some of the various advocacy partnerships you will gain from attending this collaborative. Feel free to bring any of your own questions or topics related to advocacy that you want to learn more about.
Early Childhood Collaborative:
With a Montessori Perspective
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Online Zoom Meeting
Facilitator: Christine Brown, ECMPWT
Topic: This month, we want to hear from you about what the needs in the Montessori Community are and how CCAoNH can help. We want to know what we can bring to this collaborative to support you in the coming year. Please join this virtual gathering of Montessori Teachers and bring your questions and ideas!
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.