Jessica Johnson

This training event has been cancelled.   This training will emphasize the distractions that result from children sitting in one position for lengthy periods of time. Workshop will explore alternative

Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Healthy and Safety Resource Center covering preparing and responding to medical emergencies in child care. Participants will learn about: Defining medical emergencies,

As an early educator, have you ever felt like you just need more help to make it through the day? Between the constant redirection, problem solving, reminders, and teaching of

Ready, Set, Refocus! is an interactive training designed to help preschool educators capture children's attention, create smoother transitions, and foster calm, engaged learning environments. Participants will explore a variety of

During this training, participants will examine how the environment influences children and their learning. The session will introduce three key components of effective learning environments and guide participants in assessing their classrooms to identify areas for improvement, as well as evaluating the resources needed to support meaningful changes.   Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood Program […]

This training includes an overview of inclusion for early educators. Participants will learn how to participate as active members in the child's support team, learn how to integrate a child's goals into daily routines, be able to explain why inclusive practices matter in early childhood, and learn how to support children with special health care […]

From Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline training on “Responding to Anger and Rage”, we will look at intense emotions requiring an equally intense focus on healing. This training is designed to empower you with wisdom and skills for responding to the most challenging behaviors that come from Anger and Rage.   Presenter: Shannon Kiggen, Behavior Support […]

Emotional literacy is identifying and understanding emotions in appropriate, healthy ways. Emotional literacy skills develop over time and - for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers - are a "work in progress." In fact, many of the challenging behaviors we see in young children are evidence of their development stages. In this session, we will explore what […]

Job stress among early childhood educators continues to be a concern at the national level. When educators are not able to cope with continuous changes and increased demands, they may not be able to provide the quality teaching and learning experiences expected of them. One way to help educators overcome stress and burnout is to […]

Infant, Child, Adult CPR and AED use will be covered in this 4.5 hour training. This training will also cover First Aid. Participants will receive a card from the American Heart Association upon successful completion of the course. Cost: $65.00 Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the […]