Jessica Johnson

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

This training includes an overview of inclusion for early educators. Participants will learn how to participate as active members in the child's support team, learn how to integrate a child's goals into daily routines, be able to explain why inclusive practices matter in early childhood, and learn how to support children with special health care […]

From Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline training on “Responding to Anger and Rage”, we will look at intense emotions requiring an equally intense focus on healing. This training is designed to empower you with wisdom and skills for responding to the most challenging behaviors that come from Anger and Rage.   Presenter: Shannon Kiggen, Behavior Support […]

Emotional literacy is identifying and understanding emotions in appropriate, healthy ways. Emotional literacy skills develop over time and - for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers - are a "work in progress." In fact, many of the challenging behaviors we see in young children are evidence of their development stages. In this session, we will explore what […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]