Professional Development

BOOST NH Planning for Summer

April 12, 2012 By DMcCarthy Leave a Comment

BOOST NH is offering a training on Planning for Summer to the school-age afterschool community. Planning summer programming can feel overwhelming: there are many hours to fill, the content needs to support academic skills (but also be fun), and supply and transportation budgets are stretched thin. During this 3-hour workshop designed for school-age afterschool care professionals, we will plan project-based lessons that are adaptable for differing age groups and use minimal resources that will engage our young people while combating summer learning loss.

Trainer: Kristin Pineo, M.Ed; NH Afterschool Master Professional Workshop Trainer (ASMPWT)

Professional Development Hours: 3 Core Knowledge Area: Programming and Environment

Registration Cost: None but preregistration is required.

BOOST NH is a project of SERESC funded by the Child Development Bureau. Our goal is to provide statewide technical assistance and professional development opportunities to after school providers to support their work in creating high-quality, innovative programs for school-aged children.

Susan Gimilaro, Project Director

Dian McCarthy, Project Assistant

603.206.6800

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BOOST NH Training the Afterschool Trainer

April 2, 2012 By DMcCarthy Leave a Comment

Are you a trainer or interested in becoming a trainer for BOOST? Then this is the training for you!

In this 12-hour series, Master Trainers Joan Matsalia of the Harvard Achievement Support Initiative and Kristin Pineo, an independent consultant with regional training teams, will guide new and experienced trainers in

*identifying and digging deeper into your topics of interest as a trainer

*discovering what really makes trainings works

*understanding the role of ice breakers, gallery walks, jigsaws, and games

*developing and refining dynamic presentation skills

*creating appealing workshop descriptions

*fostering supportive learning environments

All participants will leave with a new or newly-revised workshop, ready to start training during the new school year! Please note: those who successfully complete this Training program will be required to present their created training, as well as lead or co-lead one ASB series, during the 2012-2013 year as a compensated trainer for BOOST NH.

Mentoring of new trainers will be available, upon request, in-between and after the trainings.

Professional Development Hours: 12 Core Knowledge Area: Professionalism and Leadership

To register, call 1-855-30 BOOST or click here. There is no cost to attend but preregistration is required. This series is open only to those with an ASMPWT credential AND those eligible for this credential. Not sure if you’re eligible for the credential? Project Director Susan Gimilaro will assist you.

BOOST NH is a project of SERESC funded by the Child Development Bureau. Our goal is to provide statewide technical assistance and professional development opportunities to after school providers to support their work in creating high-quality, innovative programs for school-aged children.

Susan Gimilaro, Project Director • Dian McCarthy, Project Assistant

603.206.6800

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BOOST NH Strategies and Tools for ADD in Afterschool Settings

March 15, 2012 By DMcCarthy Leave a Comment

BOOST NH is offering a training on Strategies and Tools for ADD in Afterschool Settings. This 2-hour workshop is intended for school-age afterschool care professionals and will provide an overview of the varying challenges children and youth with Attention Deficit Disorders face. Participants will gain a greater understanding of ADD and how to support children/youth in afterschool settings that are challenged by this disorder. Strategies and tools for providing an environment in which all children can be successful will be shared.

Trainer: Amy Upton, M.S.; NH Afterschool Master Professional Workshop Trainer, Faculty, Individual Mentor and Program Consultant

Core Knowledge Areas: Child and Youth Development, Programming and Environment

Professional Development Hours: 2

Registration Cost: None but preregistration is required. To register, call 1-855-30 BOOST or click here .

Boost NH is a project of SERESC funded by the Child Development Bureau. Our goal is to provide statewide technical assistance and professional development opportunities to after school providers to support their work in creating high-quality, innovative programs for school-aged children.

Susan Gimilaro, Project Director

Dian McCarthy, Project Assistant

603.206.6800

Filed Under: Professional Development, Programs and Services Tagged With: after school, afterschool, boost, Boost NH, Professional Development, training

BOOST NH Positive Interactions with Children

March 7, 2012 By DMcCarthy Leave a Comment

BOOST NH is offering a training on Positive Interactions with Children. This 3-hour training is designed for school-age afterschool care professionals and will focus on increasing our awareness of how positive interactions with children can benefit afterschool programs. How can you communicate that you are hearing and understanding? How can you make what you say child centered rather than adult centered? How are your tone and words influencing children’s attitudes and behaviors?

Trainer: Lynn Stanley, LICSW; Afterschool Master Professional Workshop Trainer, Faculty, Individual Mentor and Program Consultant

Professional Development Hours: 3 Core Knowledge Area: Child and Youth Development

Registration Cost: None but preregistration is required. To register, call 1-855-30 BOOST or click here .

Susan Gimilaro, Project Director

Dian McCarthy, Project Assistant

603.206.6800

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Emergency Planning for School-based Afterschool Programs

February 27, 2012 By DMcCarthy Leave a Comment

BOOST NH is pleased to be offering training on Emergency Planning for School-based Afterschool Programs. This 3-hour workshop is intended for school-age afterschool care professionals and provides guidance specific to those in school-based settings. As the American Medical Association says, “You cannot predict when a disaster might strike, but you can be prepared!” There are numerous components to consider in developing an emergency plan, particularly when your program is located in a public elementary or middle school. Join us for a discussion of what components we need to consider in preparing for an emergency (and just what is an emergency?) and how being located in a public school impacts your emergency plans.

Presenter: Gregg Champlin, School Emergency Planning and Natural Hazards Program Specialist at the NH Department of Safety.

Professional Development Hours: 3 Core Knowledge Area: Programming and Environment

Registration Cost: None but preregistration is required. To register, call 1.855.30.BOOST or click here.

Susan Gimilaro, Project Director

Dian McCarthy, Project Assistant

603.206.6800

Filed Under: Professional Development, Programs and Services, Uncategorized Tagged With: after school, afterschool, Professional Development, training