Our mission is to support New Hampshire's out of school time professionals in their work to create high quality, innovative programs for school age children and youth.
Welcome to NH’s Granite Steps for Quality
The NH DHHS Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration is pleased to introduce you to our new Quality Recognition and Improvement System, Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ). This program supports NH’s early childhood and out of school time (OST) programs on their path to enhanced quality so that children thrive and succeed in school and beyond. The GSQ replaces the Licensed Plus Program and focuses on helping programs enhance their quality through self-study, professional development, coaching and other technical assistance.
It is time to get recognized for all you do and become one of New Hampshire’s “recognized” quality programs as a Granite Steps for Quality awardee. To get started take some time to review our Granite Steps for Quality Guidebook, and the GSQ application. Click here for the latest "Frequently Asked Questions" about GSQ.
Helpful "How To" GSQ Videos:
Is Your OST Program Preparing to Apply for the GSQ?
Upcoming "Introduction to ERS & SACERS" Trainings for OST Programs
Are you looking for the "Introduction and Overview of the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale (SACERS-U)" training? ACROSS NH provides this training for out of school time (OST) programs, or programs with an OST component.
Upcoming Virtual "Introduction and Overview of the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale (SACERS-U)" Trainings:
Thursday, August 18th, 12:00-1:30pm, Register on Eventbrite
Wednesday, August 31st, 6:30-8:00pm, Register on Eventbrite
ACROSS NH Quality Readiness for OST Cohort
Is your out of school time program preparing to apply for the Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ)? ACROSS NH can help! We provide the "Introduction and Overview of the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) and School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale (SACERS-U)" training and additional SACERS-U trainings for best practice. We also provide technical assistance for the afterschool credential and the SACERS-U. If you are interested in learning more about how ACROSS NH can help you prepare your staff and program to apply for the GSQ, please email acrossnh@seresc.net or call (603) 206-6848. Cohorts will resume in September.