Jessica Johnson

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 […]

Learn easy, stress-free ways to stay fit and healthy in your daily work with young children. This training will help you care for yourself, support your coworkers, and model healthy habits for children. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes!   Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 1.5 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 […]

Understanding bias is crucial for children as it empowers them to recognize and challenge stereotypes, fostering a more inclusive and tolerant mindset. By promoting awareness of bias, children develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives, contributing to a more equitable and harmonious society. Presenter: Shannon Kiggen, Behavior Support Specialist Credit: 2 hours […]

Sometimes walking into an early childhood classroom can feel chaotic. There are so many little bodies moving throughout, but often only a teacher or two. Trying to figure out how to keep everyone happy and prevent undesirable behaviors can be such a challenge. In this training, we will be learning all about the nine temperament […]

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 […]

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 older preschoolers (4s).   Presenter: Jessica Johnson, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 2 hours   Questions Contact: Jessica […]

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 […]

We all want to build a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom for all children.  For this to happen, we need to learn about the effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on brain development.  In this training, we will take a closer look at the challenging behaviors caused from trauma and start to ask, “What […]

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 […]