Jessica Johnson

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED During this workshop we will explore how stress affects our personal and professional wellbeing. In order for us to be able to work with young children, we need to be able to take care of ourselves first. We will discuss these things and learn strategies to support your personal wellbeing […]

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 five-hour session will be broken up into two nights: Part 1 will be held on October 12 and Part 2 will be held on October 26. Participants will be introduced to Foundations, North Carolina’s Early Learning and Development Standards, how they are structured, and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Participants will construct […]

This training event has been cancelled.   Most preschool teachers are diligent about introducing their students to a large variety of literature and pre-literacy activities. But emotional literacy – the ability to identify, understand and respond to emotions in yourself and others in a healthy manner – is even more basic to school readiness. We’ll […]

A presentation for childcare providers including characteristics of autism and strategies for working with autistic children.   Presenter: Rachel Smitha and Sophia Greco,  St. Gerard House   Credit: 2 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected]   *Please arrive early so the training can begin promptly. Also, note that if you register for the training event […]

Infant, Child, Adult CPR and AED use will be covered in this 5.5 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 […]

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 […]

This session will provide information about the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project, the Family Childcare Environment Rating Scale – Revised (FCCERS-R). Definitions and requirements of the scale will be covered, examples of how credit may be earned for different requirements will be reviewed, and there will be time to answer questions.   Presenters: Sara […]

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 of belonging.   Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood […]