Jessica Johnson

This training event has been cancelled. Learn about immunizations, common misconceptions, and the role they play in keeping early childhood learning centers healthy. Cost: $8.00 Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the training event so there is ample time to complete the registration process and the […]

Teaching young children takes heart, patience, and a lot of emotional energy. This training offers early childhood educators practical, social-emotional strategies to reduce stress, stay grounded, and feel more connected throughout the day. Participants will explore simple ways to care for their own emotional well-being while modeling calm and regulation for the children they nurture. […]

FLIP IT is a strategy anyone can use to address a challenging behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense and effective four step process embodied in the FLP IT mnemonic: F-Feelings, L-Limits, I-Inquiries, and P-Prompts. FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging […]

Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center covering Seizures in Child Care and Emergency Treatment. Participants will understand and recognize seizures, learn strategies for including a child with seizures in early care and education, and identify community resources and support. Participants will learn different types of seizures and common […]

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 […]

Join us in learning how stress and trauma impact the brain and how early educators can benefit children and themselves in wellness strategies.   Presenter: Shannon Kiggen, Behavior Support Specialist   Credit: 2 hours   Questions Contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected]   *Please arrive early so the training can begin promptly. Also, note that if you […]

A presentation for childcare providers including characteristics of autism and strategies for working with autistic children.   Presenter: Sara Stott,  St. Gerard House   Credit: 2 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected]   *Please arrive early so the training can begin promptly. Also, note that if you register for the training event and are unable […]

Nurturing relationships are critical to the healthy development of infants and toddlers, and are essential to adult wellness. The focus of this training is on the components of important  relationships that sustain us throughout our lives, and how we can build them with young children. Join us as we look into the process of developing […]

This professional development training covers the safe handling practices needed in child care to promote child and educator wellbeing. Participants will learn about safe handling and classroom management strategies that can help reduce the risk of child handling injuries. They will also be able to recognize and prevent common injuries in children and adults in […]

Cultural intelligence is crucial for children to learn early on because it fosters a natural appreciation for diversity, promotes effective communication across cultures, and helps them develop a global mindset. By practicing this skillset early on, children gain the skills to navigate an interconnected world with respect, empathy, and adaptability, fostering inclusive relationships and preparing […]