Jessica Johnson

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 […]

The number one area most early childhood educators ask for help with is Challenging Behaviors.  Did you know 80% of challenging behaviors can be prevented by implementing some basic effective strategies?  The Pyramid Model for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children has laid out 5 big strategies to help you succeed in supporting […]

This training event has been cancelled.   Get inspired and come create your dream classroom environment! You will draw from your own sense of style, design, aesthetic, and comfort as you work on your space. Think beyond the traditional classroom and build an environment that generates wonder and curiosity and creates connections and a sense […]

Just say, ‘thank you.’” How many times do children hear – and parents and caregivers say – that phrase? Let’s teach our young children an “attitude of gratitude” rather than to just respond to reminders to say “thank you.” Attend this learning event for the definition on gratitude, the stages of gratitude, 4 key social […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Do you ever feel like your classroom is chaotic?  Do you want to feel calm coming to work and leave feeling the same way?  In this training you will learn several strategies to turn your classroom into a calm, happy place for your students and yourself.  This is about making real change.   Presenter: Shannon Kiggen, […]

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 […]

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 […]