Boost NH

Better Out of School Time NH (BOOST NH), a new project of SERESC

Picture this: an afterschool program where children want to be there.

They want to go to the homework club. They want to write an article for the afterschool newspaper. They want to do more than color or play the same games every day.

Picture this: an afterschool staff that wants to be there.

They participate in on-going trainings and have earned an Afterschool Credential. They are knowledgeable about school day learning and they organize a homework time that helps children recall what they have learned. They plan stimulating, enriching activities for children that expand both their school day experiences and their understanding of the world.

These are the pictures BOOST NH is painting throughout NH. With a cadre of talented consultants, BOOST NH provides comprehensive technical assistance, structured coaching and mentoring, and both basic and advanced professional development opportunities to the school-age, afterschool staff.

Contact Susan Gimilaro or Dian McCarthy at 603 206-6800 .

New! Prevent Bullying and Meanness

BOOST NH has partnered with SERESC and the UNH Cooperative Extension to bring you the workshop “Prevent Bullying and Meanness by Promoting Empathy and Civility: A Positive Approach” on June 8, 2012. During this 3-hour workshop, Malcolm Smith, Ph.D. and Rick Alleva, Ed.D. - nationally recognized speakers on bullying and authors of the Courage to Care curriculum – will share their research and experiences, as well as components of their curriculum. Click here for more information on this exciting opportunity!

New! Training the Afterschool Trainer

This is an exciting opportunity for afterschool trainers and those who aspire to be afterschool trainers! On June 2 and June 19, BOOST NH will host master trainers Joan Matsalia – from the Harvard Achievement Support Initiative – and Kristin Pineo – an independent consultant for regional training teams – who will share the components of quality training, the skills all trainers need and techniques that will support your presentations. Click here to learn more and find out how you can register.

The Afterschool Credential

The NH Afterschool Credential is a professional designation that recognizes qualifications and experience in the field of Afterschool. BOOST NH is here to support you in applying for your credential whether that be through our Afterschool Credential Work Sessions or through the one-on-one technical assistance we offer via our toll-free helpline 1.855.30 BOOST. Both are offered at no cost to you and will take you step by step through our Afterschool Credential Application Packet . Have questions? We’re here to help!

Upcoming Trainings:

Emergency Planning for School-based Afterschool Programs, Concord, NH

May 22, 2012; 9:00 AM to Noon; Brown Building Auditorium, State Office Park, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH

Director’s Gathering, Exeter, NH

May 30, 2012; 10:00 AM to Noon; Southern District YMCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH

Training the Afterschool Trainer, Bedford,NH

June 2, and June 23, 2012; SERESC, 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH

HEPA in Afterschool: Making the Healthy Choice for our Children, Exeter, NH

June 5, 2012; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM; YMCA, 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH

Prevent Bullying and Meanness by Promoting Empathy and Civility: A Positive Approach, Bedford, NH

June 8, 2012; 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM; SERESC, 29 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH

Positive Interactions with Children, Lebanon, NH *with focus on emotional disorders – FULL

June 19, 2012; 9:00AM to 1:30 PM; City Hall Council Chambers, 51 North Park Street, Lebanon, NH

To Register:

All BOOST NH trainings and workshops are intended for afterschool care professionals of school-aged children and are offered at no cost to you. However, preregistration is required. To register, call our hotline at 1.855.30 BOOST or e-mail Dian. Please put the name of training in the subject line.

Cancellation Policy:

Due to their popular nature, our programs regularly fill up and run a waiting list. If you are unable to attend a training for any reason, we kindly ask that you let us know as soon as possible so that we may make the seat available. Thank you.

BOOST News!

BOOST NH publishes a monthly newsletter to help keep you up-to-date on upcoming trainings and all things afterschool. Join our mailing list by contacting Dian at dian@seresc.net .

Enjoy our most recent newsletter, May 2012 News.