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June 2026
Congratulations North Country Scholars
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Front (l-r): Margarette Bolduc, Outstanding CTE Student - Arthur T Paradice Career Technical Center; Axcie Hamilton, Salutatorian - White Mountains Regional High School; Alexis Hicks, Valedictorian - White Mountains Regional High School; Camdyn Richey, Valedictorian - Lisbon Regional School; Evan Bujeaud, Valedictorian - Lin-Wood Public School; Edna Dutilly, Salutatorian - Lin-Wood Public School; Sofie Nickerson, Top Honors - Gorham High School; Hallee Albert, Top Honors - Gorham High School; Leigha Laflamme, Outstanding CTE Student - Berlin Regional Career and Technical Center; and Garrett Snyder, Salutatorian - Berlin High School. Middle: Mikhail Young, Valedictorian - Colebrook Academy; Garrett Fournier, Outstanding CTE Student - North Point Career and Technical Education Center; Daemon Jaimes, Valedictorian - Pittsburg School; Allyson Avery, Top Honors- Pittsburg School; Sophia Bell, Valedictorian - Groveton High School; Julia Chappell, Salutatorian - Groveton High School; and Meredith Barnes, Salutatorian - Lisbon Regional School. Back: Matthew Reynolds, Outstanding CTE Student - Mt Washington Valley Career Technical Center; Aleks Lillis, Valedictorian - Kennett High School; Lily Zediana, Salutatorian - Kennett High School; Ian Thompson, Salutatorian - Colebrook Academy; Nathaniel Moses Rolfe, Valedictorian - Profile School; AnnaSophia Rose Wakeham, Salutatorian - Profile School; Kyra Chilafoe, Top Honors - Pittsburg School; Ashtyn Chadburn, Salutatorian - Littleton High School; Ryan Mahy, Valedictorian - Littleton High School; Aiden Fenoff, Outstanding CTE Student - Hugh J Gallen Career and Technical Center; and Leo Zheng, Valedictorian - Berlin High School. Missing from photo, due to senior trip conflict, were: Elijah Vasconcelos - Valedictorian, Woodsville High School, Makayla Walker – Salutatorian, Woodsville High School, and Dylan Marshall - Outstanding CTE Student, River Bend Career and Technical Center.  
 
At this annual event, North Country Education Services and the North Country School Administrators Association recognize the valedictorian and salutatorian (or top honors), and an outstanding Career and Technical Education student from each of the North Country’s twelve high schools.

 
Congratulations to North Country FIRST Teams!
 
FIRST NH north country highlights

 
Congratulations Milan Village School
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Milan Village School has been selected as the 2026 New Hampshire Elementary School of Excellence by the New Hampshire Schools of Excellence committee. Known as the EDies, School of Excellence awards are given each year to one elementary school, one middle school and one high school in New Hampshire. The EDies honor schools across the Granite State that demonstrate engaging academic instruction, innovative programming and significant positive impact on student growth.

 
2026 North Country Champion for Children
2026 Champions for Children
 
Danielle Bouchard, second from left in the back row, was recognized at the North Country regional winner at the NHSAA Champion for Children event in May at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. She was recognized along with the winners from the four other regions. Learn more about Danielle and the other honorees from the NHSAA press release.

 
Exciting Learning Opportunity for Biology Teachers
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Save the Date! BioInteractive is excited to offer a professional development opportunity for high school biology educators in Northern New England. Join us for a free, daylong in-person workshop that explores best practices in three-dimensional teaching within a supportive environment that emphasizes student engagement, data literacy, and critical thinking.
 
  • Friday, October 9; 8:30AM-2:30PM
  • North Country Education Services, 300 Gorham Hill Rd, Gorham, NH 03581
  • All high school biology teachers are invited to participate. Catering, materials, and parking provided.
  • Registration information will be available later this summer.
  • BioInteractive is part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), a biomedical research organization and philanthropy. This workshop is being offered in collaboration with North Country Education Services and SAU 20.
Lastly, BioInteractive wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey about your PD needs that will help us plan for this workshop.
 

 
NCES Job Opportunity:
Special Education Teacher

North Country Education Services is seeking a Special Education Teacher to work at Heartwood Public Charter School in Jefferson, NH. 
 
Heartwood Public Charter School utilizes a place-based education model, providing opportunities for our students to build valuable relationships within their community through service, experiential learning, and an integrated curriculum. Students attend grades K-8 and come from towns across the region. Heartwood operates on a four-day week for students (Monday-Thursday) with Fridays dedicated to collaborative and independent planning, professional development, and other related tasks.
 
Competitive salary and benefits package. NH special education certification or eligibility required. To apply please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to NCES Executive Director Chuck Patterson at cpatterson@ncedservices.org or 300 Gorham Hill Rd, Gorham, NH 03581.

 
College Essay Prep for Students Graduating in 2027
Learn the role the college essay plays in the college admission process, participate in essay topic brainstorming activities, and gain insight on drafting your own college essay during this free two-hour workshop. Join members of our Granite Edvance team and college admission professionals as they share their best advice to make your college essay count.
 
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Paraeducator Series with Jeanine Fitzgerald
Starting in the fall of 2026, NCES will be offering a monthly series for paraeducators focused on the behavior titled, Why Do They Do That?
 
Everyone misbehaves and misbehavior is not the problem, nor is the person. Behavior is a symptom of an unsolved problem and a form of communication. This series is designed To answer the two most frequently asked questions, “Why do
they do that?” And “What do I do when they do that?”
 
Session topics:
  • Turning Misbehavior into a Teachable Moment
  • Why Do They Do That?
  • Surfing the Emotional Waves
  • Draining Off High Intensity Behavior and Emotions
  • Not My Opposition
  • Brains@Risk
  • Freeing Children from Worry
  • I Want it NOW!
Cost: Free to paraeducators employed by NCES  full and associate member school districts. A school-issued email address must be used during the registration process. This series is currently anticipated to be available to only districts with active NCES membership for the 2026-27 school year.
 
Dates: Tuesdays September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15,
2026, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 13, 2027
 
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
 
Location: Online via Zoom
 
Register: Registration will open in August 2026. 
 
 
 
Jeanine FitzgeraldJeanine K. Fitzgerald draws on more than 35 years of professional experience to empower teachers and parents to achieve more with children “at risk.” With experience as a certified teacher, mental health professional and mother of three grown children, she understands the promise of every child, as well as the diversity of their needs.
 
As a certified Human Behavior Consultant and Specialist, and Owner of The Fitzgerald Institute of Lifelong Learning, Jeanine specializes in research-based strategies in educational leadership, relationship-building, motivation, preventing the factors that compromise the fulfillment of a child’s maximum potential and implementing positive interventions in “real life” settings. She understands the daily struggles and frustrations of educators and parents, and honors the “hero within” each individual she has the privilege to work along side.

 
 
High School Mathematics Summer Summit in Plymouth
The Mathematics Learning Community (MLC) leadership team is inviting high school mathematics teachers to join the New Hampshire Math Learning Community for a three-day learning opportunity, June 22-24th, at Plymouth State University.
 
Too many of New Hampshire’s students do well in high school math but struggle when they transition to postsecondary educational pathways. The first two days of the event will bring together leaders from the NH State Department of Education, high school mathematics teachers, community college faculty, and university faculty to discuss what changes might better support students. The intent is to spur more students to take (and pass!) introductory college-level math courses, including in the dual credit space. Studies consistently show that instead of serving as gatekeepers, these courses can serve as catapults, propelling students toward greater degree attainment.
 
The third day will be a conference-style program designed specifically for high school teachers with a keynote and breakout sessions.  

Date: June 22 through June 24, 2026
Location: Plymouth State University 17 High Street Plymouth, NH 03264-1595
 
Registration includes:
  • Overnight accommodations as needed
  • Meals during the conference
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Continuing Education credits
More information
 
Registration
 
Contact Shawna Young at scyoung@ccsnh.edu or Anne Wallace  at Anne.K.Wallace@doe.nh.gov for more information.

 
SeaPerch ROV Program
seaperch pd at wmsi
 
Interested in bringing the SeaPerch ROV program to your group or classroom?
 
In collaboration with New Hampshire 4-H and the University of New Hampshire, WMSI is hosting the Seacoast SeaPerch Teacher Workshop! In this workshop you’ll build and test an underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle).
 
This one day training program is open to educators, 4-H leaders, afterschool providers, community partners or others interested in coaching a SeaPerch club or team.
 
Participants will work in pairs to build a Seaperch from a kit. During breaks we will discuss the Seacoast Seaperch Challenge and different ways to present Seaperch to your learners.
 
Build materials and lunch will be provided. Cost for the workshop is $25, CEU Credit Certificate will be provided.
 
This workshop will take place at the WMSI Makerspace at 23 Ammonoosuc St, Littleton, NH 03561, on August 20th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
 
Register through WMSI

 
Food as Medicine Portable Teaching Kitchen
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Where Food Meets Health, Learning, and Community!
 
ACHS excited to share a fresh new way they are bringing health, wellness, and community together—one delicious meal at a time.

This hands-on program is designed to help individuals, children, and families discover how simple, affordable meals can support better health outcomes—especially when navigating conditions like diabetes, obesity, hypertension, or even just the everyday challenges of feeding a family on a budget.
 
Meet the ACHS Food As Medicine Portable Teaching Kitchen (FMPTK)!
 
Through fun, engaging cooking lessons, participants learn to plan, prepare, and enjoy tasty meals in under 30 minutes—all while building lifelong skills and confidence in the kitchen. From one-on-one coaching to group demonstrations, we’re bringing this experience wherever it’s needed most—schools, community centers, medical practices, and more.
 
Learn more
 
 

 
Grow Your Future, through Root to Rise
Root to Rise is a North Country based non-profit connecting and supporting schools, classrooms and farms in various ways.  Whether informal farm field trips or long term relationships and curriculum development, these connections are essential in introducing schools to local agriculture and strengthening our communities.  In connecting and supporting farmers and teachers, R2R encourages students to understand the potential and benefits of local agriculture from a health, science, economic and community lens.  This includes potential agricultural employment as well as economic development opportunities.   

For schools, funding is available for field trips to farms, teacher trainings and PD with local agricultural themes and content.  There is also funding to help develop/incorporate agriculture into current curriculum standards and classes.  For students, funding is available to attend conferences related to local agriculture, or any other creative ideas students wish to pursue relating to local agriculture. For farmers, funding is available to cover time spent with schools, both on the farm and in the classroom.

For more information and to apply for funding, please visit http://www.roottorise.net/ or email nhroot2rise@gmail.com. 
 

 
NH Regional Cyber Defense Training
atom group logoTo better serve school districts and municipalities across the state, the ATOM Group will be hosting two regional events: one for Southern and Central NH, and a smaller, more focused session for Northern NH (north of the Lakes Region).
 
IT Departments and Managed Service Providers are invited to join this training, a technical deep-dive for network defenders, led by The ATOM Group. The session will cover the successful attacks that thwarted network defenders in NH during the winter season and will map those attacks to uncover the lessons learned.

This training will include ideas for cyber defense, recommended changes to defense strategies, and incident response plans updated from NH's most recent cyber attacks.
 
Northern NH Event
 
Southern & Central NH Event
 
Questions should be directed to Emily McGovern at emily@theatomgroup.com.

 
Forests of NH Teacher Tour
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BioTrek Train-the-Trainer
Registration is open for the 3-day STEM BioTrek Train-the-Trainer Professional Development Opportunity offered at no cost by ARMI | BioFabUSA in Manchester, NH. The program is designed for educators, ELO coordinators, and community partners who are interested in learning how to deliver BioTrek through an in-person workshop.
 

BioTrek is a project-based learning program that immerses students in collaborative innovation, challenging them to work in teams to conceptualize a biofabricated solution to a real-world medical problem, and culminates with a final pitch of their ideas to a panel of industry representatives.
 
Registration: BioTrek Train-the-Trainer | June 22-24, 2026 9:30am-3:30pm
Location: 500 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH
Date: Monday, June 22nd - Wednesday, June 24th
Time Commitment: 9:30am-3:30pm
 
Benefits include:
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Stipend of $375*
  • Ghost Organ Presentation
  • Tour of Local Biotechnology Facilities
  • Lunch on the Last Day
  • Access to all BioTrek Curriculum
*Stipend will be distributed in two installments: half upon completion of training and the remainder upon receipt of BioTrek implementation evidence.

 
AMC Summer Trips for Coos Youth
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Register at https://activities.outdoors.org/s/?keywords=coos

 
Community-Based Community of Practice:
Conscious Discipline and Social and Emotional Learning
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When navigating complex challenges and it's easy to feel like you're doing it alone. But you're not. Imagine a space where we come together to share insights, build skills, and support one another through the lens of Conscious Discipline and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). That’s the heart of our Community-Based Community of Practice (CoP).
 
Research shows that when we feel connected and supported, our resilience grows. Shared experiences and learning in a trusted group not only reduces stress but also strengthens our confidence and capacity.
 
This CoP is a place to grow, reflect, and co-create change. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and compassionate strategies that build a culture of safety, belonging, and connection for the adults and children in our communities.
 
For: Educators, paras, and other staff from community- or family-serving organizations in Coos, upper Grafton, or upper Carroll who have participated in Conscious Discipline's Building Resilient Homes & Schools or other multi-session CD training.
 
Cost: Free
 
Dates: Third Thursday of the month. Join on months that work for you. 
 
Time: Online from 6:30-7:30 PM
 
Facilitators: Anne-Marie Gagne, SEL Program Manager, North Country Health Consortium and Crystal Reed, Behavior Intervention Facilitator, Littleton School District
 
Register: Online or contact Anne-Marie Gagne for more information at agagne@nchcnh.org. Rolling/ongoing registration.
 

 
CASA Volunteers Urgently Needed
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire is a statewide nonprofit that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to serve as advocates for children throughout the state who have experienced abuse or neglect.

CASA volunteer advocates get to know a child and the important people in that child’s life to provide vital information to help a judge make decisions based on the best interests of the child.

In this story, three volunteers share how they were nervous to begin this work and how they overcame their concerns to change their lives and the lives of children; plus, learn more about CASA and how to get involved from this WMUR story.

More volunteers are needed in the North Country. Please consider attending a virtual information session where CASA staff and current advocates will provide details about this volunteer opportunity and answer all of your questions: casanh.org/virtual-info-sessions/
 

 
Generate! Solutions for Curriculum, Climate, and Community
Longing to connect with a community of like-minded educators on Squam Lake this summer to super-charge both yourself and your teaching?
 
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For this year's VEEP/NHEEP Summer Institute we will "Generate! Solutions for Curriculum, Climate and Community" and are thrilled to be hosted by Rockywold Deephaven on Squam Lake in Holderness, NH June 22-26, 2026.
 
View/download flyer
 
Learn more

 
 
Behavior Bridge for Parents and Caregivers
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Behavior Bridge offers a series of free, online programs to support children's mental health. With a team of experts including mental health professionals, caregivers, kids and teens, Dartmouth Hitchcock Department of Psychiatry has created a place to learn skills and gain knowledge through short videos, handouts, resources, and more. Grounded in real-world strategies and compassionate understanding, we will help you build confidence, reduce stress, and create positive, lasting change.
 
Learn more at https://behaviorbridge.dartmouth-health.org/sign-in

 
School Chemical Safety Training
There are nine different webinars scheduled for teachers, chemical safety officers, facilities managers, and administrators over the next several months. Learn what to look for, how to deal with it safely, and how to meet State and Federal regulations to keep students and staff safe.
 
Chemical safety training info
 
Learn more

 
NH Student Assistant Network
The New Hampshire Student Assistance Network exists to strengthen and expand the presence and impact of Student Assistance Programs in New Hampshire schools.
 
SAP resources
Learn more

 
CMTC 40th Anniversary Event

 
CMTC Call for Proposals
The online Call for Presenters and Proposals is now open for CMTC26 ~ the only New Hampshire conference that brings together school and district leaders, technology directors, curriculum developers, library media staff, classroom educators, and students to discuss topics that matter NOW!
 
The conference will take place Wednesday, December 2nd & Thursday, December 3rd, 2026 at the Grappone Center, Concord NH. 
 
Proposals are due by May 31, 2026.
 
Learn more

 
Theatrical Education & Training for Youth
Theatre UP's Educational Programming for next year is chock full of opportunities for youth! Registration for the UP Academy - both middle and teen sessions - is open NOW! Auditions for the December KIDS show will be announced soon, as will the Winter Programming for Studio Workshops.
 
 
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Learn more

 
Substance-Free Athletics Webinar
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The New England HIDTA Prevention Initiative is offering a free upcoming regional webinar on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) focused on the important role athletics and trusted adult mentorship can play in preventing youth substance use and promoting healthy school and team culture.
 
Event: “Substance-Free Athletics® (SFA) and Protect Your Game® for Athletic Directors & Prevention Professionals.”
When: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Registration: Online
 
This engaging webinar will introduce an evidence-informed approach using youth athletics to help prevent underage substance use while strengthening leadership, connection, and positive culture among student-athletes. Attendees will hear practical strategies and real-world perspectives from coaches, prevention leaders, student-athletes, public safety professionals, and communities leaders from right here in New England.
 
This opportunity is especially relevant for:
 
• Athletic Directors
• School Leaders & Administrators
• Coaches & Youth Sports Organizations
• Prevention Professionals & Coalitions
• School Resource Officers & Public Safety Partners
• Anyone involved in mentoring or supporting young people through athletics
 

 
Early Childhood Math Webinar Series
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Early Math Interest Forum (NAEYC) are offering a complimentary summer webinar series focusing on creating developmentally appropriate mathematics experiences for students in grades PK-2.
 
The three-session series begins this June: 
  • Session 1: Counting That Counts: Leveraging Learning Trajectories in Early Childhood Classrooms (June 15 at 7 p.m. ET)
  • Session 2: Little Hands, Big Ideas: Playful Paths to Measurement Across the Early Years (July 20 at 7 p.m. ET)
  • Session 3: Is that a Quadrilateral? Non-Traditional Polygons & Polyhedra that have Changed the World (August 17 at 7 p.m. ET)
 
Learn more and/or register here

 
Developmental Designs Training in North Haverhill
SAU 23 is hosting Developmental Designs training June 23-26, 2026. Developmental Designs, is a set of research based, developmentally responsive teaching strategies that assist students in advancing their Social Emotional Academic Learning S.E.A.L.®   These strategies encompass a personalized relationship-based learning approach to help educators better connect with students and parents, leverage their specific strengths, and address student needs.
 
More information

 
Office of Student and Educator Wellness Offerings
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Learn more

 
NH D.A.R.E. Officers Association's Annual Conference
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Saint Anselm College
 
More information

 
Watershed Ecology Institute
 
The NH Fish and Game Watershed Education Program (WEP), in partnership with the Holderness School, is offering Watershed Ecology Institute (WEI): An annual hands-on professional learning experience designed just for educators.
 
This year’s institute has a special focus on NHFG programming. Dive into watershed education alongside NH Fish & Game biologists, experienced teachers, NHEdGIS members, and other experts. Leave with practical ideas, classroom-ready resources, and fresh inspiration you can use right away in your school or educational setting.
 
WHEN & WHERE
July 24th, virtual session, 4:00 - 7:30
July 28th-30th, in-person, 8:30 - 5:00 at The Holderness School, Holderness, NH
 
View/download flyer.

NH Bar Association’s Civics & Law Outreach Program
The New Hampshire Bar Association’s Civics & Law Outreach Program is pleased to offer educators the following professional development opportunities this summer.
 
Street Law & the Supreme Court
 
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Dates/times: Tuesday, July 14, 9:30 – 6:30 and Wednesday, July 15, 8:30 – 3:30 
Location: New Hampshire Bar Center, 2 Pillsbury St, Suite 300, Concord, NH
 
Street Law, Inc. is a national nonprofit that started as a pilot program teaching practical law through interactive lessons and has since evolved into a global civics education movement. Teachers are paired with a lawyer partner or partners who will serve as a resource throughout the school year, co-lead at least two activities throughout the school year in the classroom, and accompany the class on an educational field trip to a civic space such as a courthouse.
 
At the training, attendees will:
  • Learn directly from national leaders Cathy Ruffing and Lee Arbetman, who co-authored the 11th edition of the Street Law textbook.
  • Network with other Street Law educators and lawyer volunteers.
  • Receive professional development hours and $100 for full participation.
This session is designed for educators of grades 8-12 who teach subjects such as social studies, government, law, and civics. 
 
More information
 
Register
 
 
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We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
 
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Dates/times: Tuesday, August 4, 9:00 – 4:00 and Wednesday, August 5, 9:00 – 4:00
Location: Upper Valley (specific location TBD)
 
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution is a national program created to strengthen civics education. With three levels of text, the curriculum is a flexible and rigorous course on the US Constitution. For those who choose, the course can end each year with a state level mock congressional hearing event that requires students to formulate, analyze, and defend their positions on six constitutional law topics before a panel of volunteer lawyers and judges.
 
The training will provide an overview of the program and introduce teachers to the powerful pedagogy of the mock congressional hearing. Attendees will:
 
  • Learn from scholars Dr. Lester Brooks and Dr. Francene Engel and bolster content knowledge.
  • Network with mentor We the People teachers and fellow middle and high school teachers.
  • Receive professional development hours and $100 for full participation.
This session is designed for New Hampshire and Vermont middle and high school teachers of social studies, government, law, and civics. 
 
More information
 
Register
 

 
WickedSTEM Save-the-Day
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2026 NH Book Festival
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NHSTE Award Nominations are Open
It is time to recognize the good work going on by amazing educators in New Hampshire!! Please consider nominating a deserving person for one of the three NHSTE awards!
 
  • NHSTE Pat Keyes Technology-Using Teacher Award
  • NHSTE Susan Janosz Impact/Leadership Award
  • ISTE+ASCD MakingIT Happen Award
Visit NHSTE's award webpage for more details.
 
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Disclaimer: The content provided in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, individual, products, or services mentioned herein.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Coos Coalition for Young Children and Families
 
 
CCYCF
 
 

 
 
 
Family Centered Early Supports & Services
 
 
 
 
 
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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
 
 
 
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Family Resource Center of Northern NH
 
 
 
FRC
Resources available through FRC include:
  • Prenatal and infant care
  • Parenting and Co-Parenting education
  • Infant growth and child development
  • Childcare and preschool services
  • Ages and Stages Developmental Screenings
  • Growing Great Kids
  • Positive Parenting Program Curriculum
  • Budgeting skills to increase financial awareness and stability
  • Positive discipline
  • Life and stress management
  • Community Resources 
The Family Resource Center offers programs that are voluntary and confidential with the mission to build healthier families and stronger communities in the North Country of New Hampshire.
 
Learn more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Friends of Aine: Center for Grieving Children & Families
 
 
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In addition to providing bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the death of a loved one, he Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and Families recognizes the importance of working with and educating our community about grief, what it looks like in children and teens, and how to best support those grieving.  They offer resources, workshops, trainings, and consultations that include curriculum development for community workers, school staff, and students that provide essential information about acknowledging grief, making space for it, and offering concrete help. 
 
Learn more 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Court Appointed Special Advocates of NH
 
 
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CASA volunteers change the stories of children who have experienced abuse or neglect by advocating for their best interests in court.
 
To learn more about volunteering and get your questions answered by CASA staff members or current advocates, please join a virtual information session. Learn more.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North Country Arts Calendar
 
Interested in arts related events in the North Country? You can view a calendar of events by clicking here. If you would like to add that calendar to your Google calendar, you can do so by clicking "Add to Google Calendar" (bottom left of the calendar).
 

 
To have an event added to the calendar, contact Lynne Grigelevich at lynne@theatreupnh.org.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country
 
 
Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country offer a wide range of programming options including:
  • Push-in programs and services
  • As part of physical education to access the general curriculum
  • Push-in stand-alone programs and services
  • After school programs and services
  • Community-based athlete scholarships
 
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Examples of types of adaptive and accessible programs for all ages:
  • Adaptive biking, including “learn to bike”
  • Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
 
Learn more about Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country.
 
Most districts in the NCES catchment area will be eligible for free programming either through support to ASP through CMF Kids and/or the Tillotson Fund. Contact ASP more details.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
2026 North Country
Outdoor Career Expo

 
Save-the-date. the next North Country Outdoor Career Expo for middle and high school students will be held on September 15, 2026 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
 
For more information, contact Michelle Gross, Career and College Pathway Coordinator at WMRHS at mgross@sau36.org or Ray Berthiaume, UNH Extension Field Specialist, at Ray.Berthiaume@unh.edu.
 
 
 
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Support the mission of NCES
 
NCES collaborates with public schools and community partners to support excellent and equitable educational opportunities throughout the North Country. NCES believes that thriving public schools are at the heart of thriving communities. Your donation to support NCES' operations or a specific programming area are essential in NCES' efforts in supporting schools to provide exceptional educational experiences for all students. Whether a one-time donation, recurring monthly gift, or support through a donor-advised fund (DAF), your support of NCES will lift up public education in the North Country.
 
Donate or learn more at https://ncedservices.org/donate.
 
NCES believes that thriving schools are at the heart of vibrant communities!
 
The core values of NCES:
 
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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.
 
 
North Country Education Services  |  300 Gorham Hill Road  |  Gorham, NH 03581  |  http://www.ncedservices.org
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