Jessica Johnson

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 […]

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 four hour training class meets the requirements for Playground Safety. This training will cover supervision on the playground, surfacing, equipment safety, entrapments, and other related topics.   Presenter: Sonya Hall, School Age Child Care Coordinator   Credit: 4 hours   Questions contact: Jessica Johnson 828-698-0674 x 160 [email protected]   *Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to […]

FLIP IT is a strategy anyone can use to address a challenging behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength-based, commonsense and effective four step process embodied in the FLP IT mnemonic: F-Feelings, L-Limits, I-Inquiries, and P-Prompts. FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in a variety of challenging […]

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 […]

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 session will provide information about the North Carolina Rated License assessment project and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – Revised (ECERS-R). Definitions and requirements of the scale will be reviewed, and there will be time to answer questions.   Presenter: Carrie Nelson, Assessor with North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP)   Credit: 2 […]

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 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 […]

This session will provide information about the North Carolina Rated License assessment project and the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale – Revised (ITERS-R). Definitions and requirements of the scale will be reviewed, and there will be time to answer questions.   Presenter: Carrie Nelson, Assessor with North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP)   Credit: 2 hours […]