Jessica Johnson

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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 […]

Please join us at the Children and Family Resource Center for an in-person Child Care Center provider meeting to discuss the new QRIS and Pathway to the Stars on 9/18/2025 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.   *Location subject to change.*   Presenter(s): Licensing Consultants, DCDEE   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please arrive at […]

This training covers autism in early childhood. Participants will increase their knowledge of early signs and detection of autism for young children. They will be able to name supportive ways to share concerns with caregivers, identify resources that support and can assist young children with autism in the ECE setting, and explore developmentally appropriate activities […]

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. […]

Working with infants and toddlers is rewarding, but it can also sometimes be challenging. In Understanding Behavior, providers will learn how to use observation to better understand child behavior. We will look at the many influences affecting behavior and use this knowledge to examine our own beliefs. We will practice reframing our thoughts to better […]

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 […]

This training covers infant and child social and emotional wellbeing for early educators. Participants will understand the impact that safe, stable, nurturing relationships have on the social emotional development of infants and young children in the early education setting, increase awareness of how self-care and reflection is important in establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and […]

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 […]