GSQ News- April 2023

GSQ News

March 2023

What's New With GSQ?

Updated GSQ Guide

The Granite Steps for Quality Guide was recently updated! These updates include enhancements and more supports for your program. You can check it out by clicking on the button below or the image to the right.

GSQ Guide-Updated March 2023

Updated FAQ's

The Granite Steps for Quality FAQ's were recently updated on April 3rd, 2023. Additions/changes to the FAQ document are highlighted in yellow. You can take a look at the updated FAQ's by clicking on the button below or the image to the left.

FAQ's Updated 4/3/2023

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Environment Rating Scales (ERS)-Child Care Aware of NH

Come check out the Community of Practice: Beyond the Intro and Overview for Environment Rating Scales! This is a great opportunity to go more in-depth with the Environment Rating Scales.

This month we will be discussing how you can meet the requirements of ERS during outdoor play.

April Session

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Trainer: Katelynn Karugu, ECMPWT

Location: Online Zoom Training

Child Care Aware of NH, a program of Southern NH Services, will be offering Intro and Overview of the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) throughout the 2022-2023 Training Calendar Year.

Learn more about the ERS tools and how to use them to improve program practices. There are both evening and afternoon options for the convenience of providers.

April Sessions

Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Trainer: CCAoNH Staff

Location: Online Zoom Training

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023

Time: 12:30-2:00 PM

Trainer: CCAoNH Staff

Location: Online Zoom Training

Community of Practice: Beyond the Intro and Overview for Environment Rating Scales Flyer

Intro and Overview of the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Flyer

Environment Rating Scales (ERS)-ACROSS NH

This virtual training provides an introduction and overview of the ERS and the School Age Care Environment Rating Scale-Updated (SACERS-U) tool. We will examine the benefits of using the tool and how to use the SACERS-U tool in an out-of-school time (OST) program. This training is intended for programs with school age children in OST.

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Trainer: Cathy Hazelton, M.Ed.; NH ASMP WT, PC, IM with Leadership Endorsement Level 3, and NH ADS Level 6

Location: Online Zoom Training

NH Early Literacy and the Pyramid Model

This training will focus on the connection between social emotional development with early literacy. A variety of easy and fun to use strategies will be shared for teachers to bring to their classrooms.

Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Time: 6:00-8:00 PM

Location: Online

Technical Assistance

If your program would benefit from more hands-on assistance, consider applying for one of Child Care Aware of NH's Progressive Training and TA Programs (PT&TAP).

Check out the Technical Assistance page on NH Connections for more information, or feel free to contact us by phone at

603-578-1382 ext. 2532, or by email at CCRRTA@snhs.org.

NH Connections Technical Assistance Page

GSQ Prerequisites

Programs that are applying for a step in the Granite Steps for Quality System, the program administrator must complete two (2) Business Practices Trainings – available on ProSolutions.

Accepted Business Practices Trainings are as follows:

Taking Care of Business: An Administrator’s Overview
Leading With Heart: How to Build Effective Teams
Successful Coaching and Mentoring for Employee Growth
An Administrator’s Overview of Assessment in Early Care and Education
Creating a Business Plan for Your Family Child Care Program**
Budgeting and Financial Planning for Your Family Child Care Program**

Visit ProSolutions

** These two (2) Business Practices Trainings are only accepted for Family Child Care Programs

Learning More About Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ)

GSQ Awardees

On behalf of the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the following programs on achieving a step in Granite Steps for Quality.

Thank you for your commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement!

Pyramid Model

Pathway

Environment Rating Scales Pathway

Tiny Turtles, Step 1

Where Can I Find All of the GSQ Resources, FAQ's, and Guides?

Quick Links

Who Can I Contact if I Have Additional Questions or Need Assistance?

For any questions or concerns you may have regarding GSQ, please consult the guide and FAQ's first. If you are still unable to find an answer to your question, you can reach out to the following organizations/individuals:

BCDHSC Professional Development Specialist
Email: NHGSQ@dhhs.nh.gov
Phone: 603-271-9304
BCDHSC Credentialing Specialist
Email: CredentialMe@dhhs.nh.gov
Phone: 603-271-4684
Child Care Aware of NH
Email: ccrrta@snhs.org
Phone: 603-578-1386 ext. 2532
ACROSS NH
Email: acrossnh@seresc.net
Phone: 603-206-6848
Pyramid Model:
Email: joan.izen@gmail.com
Preschool Technical Assistance Network (PTAN)
Email: PTANCoordinator@gmail.com
Phone: 603-865-7145

Staff Qualifications

Click Here to Visit the Credentialing Page

Click Here to Visit the Competencies Page

Child Care Aware of New Hampshire is a 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 of 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.