Jessica Johnson

This training event has been cancelled.   Candid conversations with children play a crucial role in fostering trust, understanding, and healthy relationships amongst families or groups. Open and honest communication provides a safe space for children to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns, promoting emotional well-being. These conversations also help parents and guardians better comprehend […]

Using a warm and affectionate tone of voice and body language helps reassure and comfort children. Come learn about your tone, how important your tone is, and strategies for shaping your classroom.   Presenter: Roxanna Pepper, Early Childhood Program Consultant   Credit: 2 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected]   *Please arrive early so […]

This session will provide information about the North Carolina Rated License assessment project and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition (ECERS-3). Definitions and requirements of the scale will be reviewed, and there will be time to answer questions.   Presenter: Carrie Nelson & Sara Anderson, Assessors with North Carolina Rated License Assessment […]

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 […]

This training event has been cancelled.   Training will emphasize the distractions that result from children sitting in one position for lengthy periods of time. We will explore ways to allow children to move, and introduce activities to help them move and still focus on objects of learning. Attendees will reflect on personal ways of […]

This session will provide information about the North Carolina Rated License assessment project and the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale – Third Edition (ITERS-3). Definitions and requirements of the scale will be reviewed, and there will be time to answer questions.   Presenter: Carrie Nelson & Sara Anderson, Assessors with North Carolina Rated License Assessment […]

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 […]

This training event has been cancelled. 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 Credit: 2 hours Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected] *Please arrive at […]

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 […]

This training event has been cancelled.   Cultural intelligence is crucial for children to learn early on because it fosters a natural appreciation for diversity, promotes effective communication across cultures, and helps them develop a global mindset. By practicing this skillset early on, children gain the skills to navigate an interconnected world with respect, empathy, […]