Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowship Accepting Applications
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The application for the Louise Tillotson Teaching Fellowship is now live!
In 2024, the Fellowship was paused for redesign to deepen its impact on local schools and communities. Beginning in 2025, the Fellowship will feature a facilitated learning cohort, stipends, and funding to support for a passion project undertaken by the fellows.
This is a fantastic opportunity for early career through veteran educators. The 2025 fellow cohort will play a key role in shaping the program, ensuring it remains relevant and meaningful to educators’ needs—a fellowship for local educators, designed by local educators.
Additional information about the 2025 Fellowship can be found here:
https://tillotsonfund.org/louise-tillotson-teaching-fellowship/
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund representatives and partners on a rolling basis until May 12th. Finalists will be invited to in-person interviews. The first LTTF cohort will be announced by June 1st, 2025.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bill Church, Consultant for The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund. Bill's email is bill@crcs.works.
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Mindful Practices Online SEL Certification
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For more information and to register, contact the sponsoring organization, North Country Health Consortium, SEL School Coordinator, Anne-Marie Gagne, agagne@nchc.org. Space is limited. Register by July 15th.
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Experience the Community Changemaker Challenge
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 High school educators, are you interested in learning more about the Community Changemaker Challenge for your students?
Educators are invited to attend the event to see the program in action. This year's event is Friday, May 16, 2025 at the University of New Hampshire from 9:30 to 2:00.
Every year high school students from New Hampshire and New England come together to share their solutions to pressing problems they care about. Judges from local businesses, nonprofits, and higher education ask these students questions, as they compete against teams from other schools.
This year there is a record number of students and teams participating, coming from the following schools: 2nd Nature Academy, Cardigan Mountain School, Derryfield School, Exeter High School, Franklin High School, Governor’s Academy, Hinsdale High School, Hollis Brookline High School, Hopkinton High School, Kearsarge High School, Lynnfield High School, Nashua High School South, Oyster River High School, Phillips Exeter Academy, Portsmouth High School, and Proctor Academy.
If you plan to attend as a guest, please register here.
You can learn more about summer training opportunities here.
There will be an informational webinar for potentially interested North Country schools on Monday, May 12, at 2:30. Please email Brent Powell to register at brent@designchallengenetwork.org/
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Info Session on UNH School MH Graduate Program
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Free books for Coos & Northern Grafton Families through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
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The New Hampshire Statewide Family Engagement Center (NH-SFEC) is partnering with Whitefield Public Library to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library into Coös & Northern Grafton!
If you have a child from 0-5 years old, register them today to receive a free book every month until their 5th birthday! Scan the QR code or visit: https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
Learn more at https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
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North Country Robotics Festival in Littleton
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Participation is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
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NH Bar Association Teacher PD ~
We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution
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This nationally acclaimed civic education instructional program enhances students’ understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy while allowing students to discover the contemporary relevance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The primary goal of “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” is to promote civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s elementary and secondary students. The design of the instructional program, including the innovative culminating activity, is what makes the program a success.
We the People ~ Two Day Training
For: Grades 4-12
Location: Concord, NH
Dates: Tuesday, August 12 – Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Register: Online
Meets Requirements of NH Civics Education Law
We the People ~ Five Day Training
For: Grades 4-8
Location: Boston, MA
Dates: Sunday, July 20 – Friday, July 25, 2025
Register: Online
More information
Learn more
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LGBTQIA+ Responsive Engagement Training
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In partnership with Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire Outright is offering a series of trainings for parents/ caregivers, educators and other professionals working with LGBTQ+ youth, and allied community members. This training will cover: LGBTQ+ terminology, the "why" of allyship/ the impact on well-being, and strategies to support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.
Register
For more information contact: NH Outright's Training & Education Director, Jessica Goff (she/her/hers): jessica@seacoastoutright.org.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid ~ Online
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Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and then participate in a 6-hour, instructor-led video conference.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid course focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that show there might be a challenge rather than on a specific disorder. You will learn an action plan for non-crisis and crisis scenarios. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of the First Aider
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth
- Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development
- Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to non-crisis situations
- Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations
- Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Youth Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation
Cost: Free
Trainer: Sue Meattey, UNH Extension
Register: Online (by May 2)
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Schedule a School Visit through May 11th:
Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit in Jefferson
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The Jefferson Historical Society (JHS) is very pleased to announce that they will be hosting (in conjunction with the New Hampshire Humanities Council and local partners the Town of Jefferson, the Marc A Hurzerler M.D. Library, and the Heartwood Public Charter School) a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution: " Crossroads: Change in Rural America".
JHS is very interested in having school groups visit the exhibit, which highlights the evolving landscape of rural America. Designed for small-town museums, libraries, and cultural organizations, "Crossroads" will serve as a community meeting place for conversations about how rural America has changed. The focus of the exhibit is to raise people's understanding about their own history, the joys and challenges of a living rural life, how change has impacted their community, and to prompt discussion of goals for the future. This interactive exhibit is most appropriate for 4th grade and higher but all are welcome to attend.
The exhibit will be at the Jefferson Community Center (former elementary school), 178 Meadows Rd., Jefferson, NH 03583 through Saturday, May 11, 2025. They plan to be open 40 hours per week (closed Sundays) and are willing to work with schools on whatever hours are convenient for them for a visit. Admission is free to the exhibit.
Since the JHS is an all volunteer organization the best way for schools to arrange a visit is to call Adele Woods at (603)723-5540 or email woods.in.nh@gmail.com.
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Civics "Train the Trainer" Opportunity
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For more information, contact communications@nhcivics.org.
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Join like-minded colleagues on the 1st Tuesday of the month (usually) at 4:00pm for "LITTLE BYTES"!!!
Each month, NHSTE presents a 30-minute in depth review of just ONE tech concept to help you!
May 6th: NH AI Guidance for Schools Framework ~ prepared for you by Christina DiMicelli
Each LITTLE BYTE includes a 20 minute overview, 3 ideas, tips, or tools you can use immediately, and 10 minutes for Q&A and sharing.
Learn more at https://nhste.org/events
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Define, Design and Do! Climate Solutions in Your Community
 How can you integrate real-world problem solving, joy, and impactful climate solutions into our schools and communities? Come work and play with NHEEP/VEEP in the White Mountains of NH as they approach these questions together. Along with expertise from VEEP/NHEEP you will gain insights from several of our Youth Climate Leaders, MindSpark Learning, which specializes in problem-based learning to prepare students for the modern workforce, as well as the fabulous cohort of skilled educators like yourself who choose to participate in the program. You will plan a curriculum that cultivates hope and brings students meaningful learning opportunities to tackle relevant climate solutions for their community. Open to all educators, any grade, any subject.
Participants will:
- Figure out how to make climate learning problem-based, hands-on and accessible to all students
- Become comfortable using student-driven learning practices in any subject as modeled through the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Find locally relevant, hopeful, solutions-focused learning opportunities related to climate and energy
- Practice finding a pathway to action while navigating specific standards, constraints, and circumstances
Sign up by May 1st to receive early bird pricing and save your district or organization $100 on the course fee. Here’s what some of past participants had to say about the Summer Institute program, and here’s a flyer if you want to help spread the word. Scholarships are available to NH and VT teachers– contact NHEEP/VEEP for more information at info@veep.org.
Register: Online
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New Hampshire Middle School Science Fair
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Date: May 22, 20025
Location: NHTI, Concord, NH
Who can participate in NHSEE - Middle School Expo?
To participate in NHSEE - Middle School, students need to meet the following conditions:
1. Be a resident of NH, even if they are going to a school that is not in NH.
2. Or be attending a public or private school in NH, even if they live outside of NH.
3. Or be Home-schooled in NH.
4. And be in Grades 5 to 8.
Learn more
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For more information, contact Greg Williams, Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator/
Continuum of Care Coordinator, at North Country Health Consortium, gwilliams@nchcnh.org.
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UNH Tech for Teachers Institute, July 14-25
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The UNH Tech for Teachers Institute is a dynamic, paid professional development program open to middle and high school teachers from across all STEM subject areas. The focus of the program is two-fold: Building knowledge of an emerging technology—this year regenerative medicine and biofabrication—and the transformation of instructional practice through project-based learning.
The Institute will take place July 15-26 on the UNH Durham campus. Upon completion, participants will receive a $1,500 award, CEUs, classroom supplies and ongoing support from UNH faculty and graduate students.
Learn more
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STEM Ready Community of Practice
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Click image above for full flyer.
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The 2025 Granite Edvance Scholarship is now open! This year, Granite Edvance is awarding $750,000 in scholarships to new and returning NH college and trade school students. Scholarships will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 in five categories Leadership and Community Service, First Generation College Student, Academic Excellence, and Life Experience.
To be eligible, you must be a NH resident enrolled in a two-year or four-year college or Title IV-eligible trade school for the fall of 2025. The application deadline for four-year students is May 7, 2025, and the application deadline for two-year and trade school students is July 9, 2025. Learn more and apply at Graniteedvance.org/ge-scholarship.
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Destination College is a free annual statewide college planning event held each spring for New Hampshire high school juniors and their families. Attendees can participate in a variety of free college planning workshops, learn tips about the college application process from experts in the field, attend a college fair and more!
Learn more
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Copper Cannon Summer Camps
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New Hampshire Youth eligible for the USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Program are eligible for a free week of summer camp fun! Located in Franconia, Copper Cannon is a coed recreational summer camp. Learn more.
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Community Resource Fair, May 13, 2025
WMCC - Littleton Campus
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4 Things to Know About Financial Aid Offers
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Decision Day is approaching for college-bound high school seniors. For most families, financial aid offers from colleges are a key factor in the decision-making process. Here are four things to know about financial aid offers:
- You don’t have to accept federal loans. Most students who complete the FAFSA will qualify for federal student loans, and these will usually be listed on your financial aid award letter; while it’s generally recommended that students maximize federal programs before utilizing alternative financing methods, it’s up to you and your family whether or not to take advantage of these loans.
- Subsidized loans are preferable to unsubsidized loans. Many (though not all) financial aid offers will include both subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans. With a subsidized loan, the government pays the interest during specified periods, such as while you’re in school. With unsubsidized loans, you are responsible for the interest that accumulates during all periods, including while you’re in school.
- Private scholarships can affect your institutional aid. Your net cost is your total cost of attendance minus federal aid and any grants and scholarships awarded you by the school. If there’s a gap between that number and what you can actually afford, private scholarships are a great way to bridge that gap. Just be sure to ask the school whether your scholarships will affect the aid they’re offering you. Some schools apply private scholarships to your need-based aid, meaning it won’t reduce your net cost.
- Work-study doesn’t reduce the billed amount. While included on a financial aid award letter (for eligible students), Federal Work Study funds don’t reduce the billed amount. The amount on the award letter represents the maximum amount a student may earn through work-study during that academic period.
Want more info? Check out Granite Edvance’s step-by-step guide to comparing college financial aid offers, take a deeper dive with their comprehensive Financial Aid Insider, or make a one-on-one appointment.
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BioTrek Program Registration for 2025-26 School Year
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The Education & Workforce Development (EWD) team at ARMI | BioFabUSA is excited to announce that registration is now open for our BioTrek Program offerings for the 2025–2026 school year!
The BioTrek Program Guide outlines a variety of ways to bring biofabrication into your classroom—at no cost to you. These free offerings include:
- Information Sessions to learn about our programs from an EWD Member
- 20-24 hours of curriculum in the BioTrek program
- Newly created Ascent program with 5-10 hours of curriculum
- Stand-alone or stackable Explore lessons
- Professional development opportunities including Train the Trainer and 1-day workshops
To register, please use the link provided in the Program Guide.
For more information, contact Gabby Mourousas at gmourousas@armiusa.org.
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NH Bar Association Teacher PD ~
Street Law: Teaching Civics and Law Today
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 A teacher’s edition of the text and a student edition of the text Street Law will be available to each participant. Professional development hours will be provided.
Date/Time: August 15, 2025 from 9:30-7:00 PM
Location: Concord, NH
What to expect:
- Former New Hampshire teacher, lawyer, former Street Law CEO, and Street Law text author Lee Arbetman will lead this day of training.
- Federal Appeals Court Judge Seth Aframe will speak on the topic: Why teach law today?
- Mentor teachers will provide advice on implementation and practical tips for making this curriculum work for all students.
- Teachers will be matched with lawyer partners.
Register: Online
For more information contact Martha Madsen at (603) 715-3259 or email her at mmadsen@nhbar.org.
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Wait Until 8th at Whitefield Public Library
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Parents, caregivers and community members are invited to a morning focused on raising happier, healthier kids by delaying smartphone access and encouraging independent play. We’ll look at resources such as the Wait Until 8th movement and talk about strategies mentioned in The Anxious Generation and Free-Range Kids. Come ready to connect and leave with actionable steps to create change at home and in the community.
Register: Online (by May 10th)
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Food as Medicine Teaching Kitchen Event
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This will be a hands-on event, utilizing ACHS's new mobile teaching kitchen resources, prepping a recipe that you could recreate in the classroom with your students (or any organization!). We'll talk about the ability to partner moving forward, how healthy food can have ties to mental and behavioral health and childhood development, as well as highlighting other examples of the importance of including FTS work in your classroom and having a resource such as ACHS in our community. Open to all, no cost to attend.
On the Menu: It's Cinco De Mayo so we'll be celebrating with some baked vegetarian tostadas (refried beans, roasted veggies, salsa, avocado, cheese, etc.)!
Date/Time: May 5th 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Heartwood Public Charter School, 30 Davenport Rd, Jefferson, NH 03583
Register: Online
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Building strong relationships with youth prevents substance misuse. Join Dartmouth Health Children's on May 21st for a free info session to learn how you can help Keep Your Teen Safe with events like prom and graduation coming up.
Register: Online
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NCES Employment Opportunities
For the 2025-2026 school year
- Speech Language Pathologist (full or part-time, not remote)
- Speech Language Assistant (full or part-time, not remote)
- TESOL (part-time or full-time, not remote)
How to apply
Did you know that NCES' full-time employment opportunities include participation the NH Retirement System? That is a great benefit to becoming part of the NCES service provider team!
Every day across New Hampshire, infants and toddlers are learning new skills, but they learn and grow at their own pace. Parents or other caregivers who have concerns about an infant’s or toddler’s development can get coaching and support through the New Hampshire Birth to 3 early intervention program.
Anyone can refer a Family Centered Early Supports & Services.
Learn more at dhhs.nh.gov/BirthTo3 or call 603-271-4488.
North Country Neighbors - Stronger Together
Support the mission of NCES
Your tax deductible donation will support NCES' mission. NCES collaborates with public schools and community partners to support excellent and equitable educational opportunities throughout the North Country.
NCES seeks exceptional educational experiences and realized potential for all students.
NCES believes that thriving schools are at the heart of vibrant communities!
The core values of NCES:
Contact Information
North Country Education Services
300 Gorham Hill Road
Gorham, NH 03581
ncedservices.org
603-466-5437
nces@ncedservices.org
NCES is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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