Jessica Johnson

As teachers it is important that we communicate effectively, efficiently, and professionally with both our co-workers and with the parents of the children in our care. By doing so we provide a healthy, happy environment where children can learn. Come discuss some of the common challenges we face including time restraints, differing opinions, and different […]

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 […]

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, Early Childhood Program Consultant Credit: 2 hours Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please arrive at least 15 minutes […]

For children to develop as writers, they need to experience writing in ways that are meaningful to them — and that begins with PLAY. In this training, we’ll explore what emergent writing is and the key stages children go through. We’ll dive into how classroom environments and teacher interactions can support and inspire early writing. […]

This training will emphasize the distractions that result from children sitting in one position for lengthy periods of time. Workshop will explore alternative ways to allowing children to move and introduce activities to help them move and still focus on objects of learning. Attendees will reflect on personal ways of learning/movement from their own lives […]

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, what to expect when EMS is called and arrives, details and explanation of roles listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan for the facility, communicating […]

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 new skills it seems there’s no time left for the fun stuff. Discover how the power of visual supports in the classroom can alleviate stress […]

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 developmentally appropriate attention getters, including songs, movement, chants, and visual cues, while learning strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and increase participation throughout the day. Through […]