Jessica Johnson

Early childhood education provides the base layer of building blocks for a child's educational experience. It is the responsibility of early childhood professionals to provide a safe, nurturing, and intentional learning environment where children are treated as individuals, yet are still part of the classroom environment. Developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) are based off well-known developmental […]

Using a warm and affectionate tone of voice and body language helps reassure and comfort children. Come learn about your tone, how important your tone is, and strategies for shaping your classroom.   Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 2 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected]   *Please arrive early so […]

This training covers infants and toddlers on their early childhood development and the resources available to them. Participants will review developmental milestones for infants and toddlers and gain specific knowledge of typical vs. atypical development, identify strategies and ways to communicate with parents/caregivers when there are concerns related to a specific child’s development, learn more […]

The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child Care Training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. The EPR in Child Care Training addresses NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. The EPR Plan template can […]

Learn how to identify and become familiar with best practices in childcare in regards to supervision. As a participant you will also learn how to use available resources found on North Carolina DCDEE website. Presenter: Roxanna Pepper Credit: 2 hours Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the […]

Anyone caring for infants (12 months old or younger) in a center or a home must place babies on their backs to sleep and must participate in this required training that focuses on safe sleep practices. Included will be an overview of what we know about SIDS; the procedures that need to be consistently practiced […]

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 […]

Participants will develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate activity planning based on group and individual needs of the younger preschool children in their care. We will review the developmental stages of cognitive, social-emotional, physical development, communication and play of younger preschoolers (3s).   Presenter: Jessica Johnson, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 2 hours   Questions Contact: Jessica […]

Emotional agility is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Practicing emotional agility at a young age is an incredibly useful skillset for future little allies. In this training you will learn what emotional agility is […]