Professional Development
Please check the most current issue of our newsletter for professional development offerings. It sometimes takes us longer to update this page.
Communities of Practice
For details, see the CoP page
Circles for Restorative Practices
A training for the spring of 2026 is in the works. Check back soon.
Novel Engineering for STEM & Literacy in the Early Grades
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year training has closed. NCES and WMSI are planning a training for the summer of 2026.
Conscious Discipline Series for Parents and Caregivers
The latest group wrapped up in December 2025. New dates are TBD.
Conscious Discipline Online Series: Building Resilient Schools and Homes for Educators
Conscious Discipline is a social‐emotional learning and classroom management approach. Developed by a teacher for teachers, the philosophy of Conscious Discipline emerged after years of working with children and experiencing the challenges of a broken system full of hurting children and frustrated adults. The methodology and best‐practices of Conscious Discipline offer a different – and proven – pathway to transformation.
Join colleagues for online discussions to reflect on the 10-lesson video series, Building Resilient Schools and Homes. The video series is lead by Dr. Becky Bailey, educator, author, and child development expert. Participants will watch the videos on their own and come prepared to discuss and reflect during the online discussion sessions.
Facilitator: Gretchen Cook
Schedule: Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:45 PM:
September 30, 2025 (series postponed to start Oct 28 instead)
October 28 for video #1, Intro to Conscious Discipline (65 mins)
December 2 for video #2, Becoming Brain Smart (90 mins)
January 6 for videos #3, Creating the School Family (54 mins) and #4 Composure (51) mins)
February 3 for videos #5, Assertiveness (67 mins) #6, Encouragement (54 mins)
March 3 for videos #7, Choices (37 mins) and #8, Empathy (60 mins)
March 31 for video #9, Positive Intent (48 mins)
May 5 for video #10, Consequences (58 mins)
For: Teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel and licensed early childcare providers. Please note that the video content is geared to the elementary grades, but the practices can be applied for any age.
Cost: Free for staff with full or associate membership with NCES ($149 for others). Most North Country schools are members, click here to check.
Register for educator series: Online or call NCES, M-F, 8-4 at 603-466-5437.
Professional Development Hours: For those who actively participate in the online discussions (with camera on), there will be 20 hours awarded,10+ hours for watching the video lessons and 1.25 hours per online discussion participation. You must participate in at least 4 of the online discussions to receive a professional development certificate.
Registration
Not sure if your school is a full member or associate member? Check membership status here.
Register by calling 603-466-5437 during office hours, M-F, 8:00-4:00.
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions held at:
North Country Education Services
300 Gorham Hill Road
Gorham, NH 03581
Directions & map
Registration questions may be directed to lisa@ncedservices.org or by calling 603-466-5437.
Cancellation Policy for Professional Development Events*
All received registrations are subject to Cancellation/Refund policy. A full refund will be made for cancellations sent via email 7 days before the event.
Refunds will not be given if the request is received less than 7 days prior to the event.
Refunds will not be given for “no shows”.
NCES accepts substitution of another person. 24 hour advanced notice is appreciated.*Registration fee or signed Purchase Order is due on or before the event.
NCES reserves the right to postpone or cancel events.
*Some offerings may have additional requirements and more stringent cancellation rules.