1. Creation of NH’s SPECCC
Shared Professional Early Childhood Core Competencies
A Cross Sector Initiative of Spark NH’s
Workforce and Professional Development Committee

2. Eye on the prize!

3. Why cross sector SPECCC
Mission of EC PDS
Creation of cross-sector system
Imbedded in work of Spark NH’s WFPD
Work of other groups focusing on early childhood (NHAIMH, Children’s Trust)

4. Process Initiation
400 existing standards from 14 different organizations distilled in to six themes with aligned categories

5. Editing and Condensing
June 5, 2014
Small group work begins for editing
Jan. 2015
Workgroup presents to WFPD
Continued edits and committee input
Jan. to march 2015
Creation of glossary
Creation of constituency letter for vetting
March to Oct. 2015
Vetting of competencies

6. Vetted Groups or Individuals
School and Pedi nurses
Children’s mental health
ESS
DOE
NHAEYC
Home visitors
Credentialing task force
Community colleges
Higher education
Family supports
TA providers
Professional Development providers
Head Start and Early HS
Child care licensing
Social work
Area agencies
Mental health centers
After school
DCYF

7. Feedback and comments from constituencies
Overall positive
Some very specific helpful feedback
Specific Questions:
Use in field
Use in strengthening program
Use in education
Use in professional development

8. Comments, Questions Protective Factors Poverty Continuation of Vetting
? other

9. Next Steps Publication Endorsement Adoption Cross training
Meet with other committees