Liberation Through Literacy: Black & Brown Equity in Early Learning Module 1 : Beginners level (CEU Accreditation Approved)

Includes a Live Web Event on 09/04/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

All training offers a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training Title.

Week 1: Literacy as Liberation

Beginners

Focus: Introduction to Liberation Pedagogy and its role in promoting literacy equity.

Explore the historical context of literacy as a tool for liberation in Black and Brown communities.
Analyze how systemic inequities shape early literacy outcomes.
Discuss the foundational principles of liberation pedagogy.

Week 2: Building Resilience through Literacy

Intermediate

Focus: Understanding resilience theory and its impact on Black and Brown learners.

Examine resilience factors that influence literacy development.
Explore the interplay between cultural identity, self-esteem, and academic success.
Review case studies of resilience in early childhood education.

Week 3: Integrating Marva Collins' and Myrtle Taylor’s Methods

Intermediate

Focus: Practical application of culturally affirming literacy methods.

Study the Marva Collins Approach and the "Language of Learning" by Myrtle Taylor.
Learn methods and strategies on how to implement high expectations, individualized instruction, and culturally relevant pedagogy.
Develop classroom activities inspired by their methods.

Week 4: Advocacy and Systemic Change

Advance

Focus: Creating systemic reform plans to support literacy equity.

Discuss the systemic barriers that perpetuate the achievement gap.
Learn how to build coalitions with families, communities, and policymakers.
Develop actionable advocacy plans for educational equity.

Jocelyn D Jones

Training Specialist

NAFCC

Jocelyn D. Jones is a former licensed family child care provider of 12 years in the Georgia area and dynamic founder of Kappa Learning Group, LLC.

With over 26 years of experience in early childhood education, Jocelyn is a Georgia Approved Trainer and a Professional Development Specialist for the Council For Professional Recognition. She has mentored numerous early childhood professionals and presented at esteemed platforms such as Highscope, National CDA Council, and the National Black Child Development Institute. Her presentations on cultural relativism and self-identity in early learning environments have garnered widespread recognition.

Jocelyn’s academic achievements include a master’s degree in early childhood studies with a specialization in Teaching Adults Early Childhood Education from Walden University, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University and a Technical Credit Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Ellis College.

Jocelyn is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Black Child Development Institute, National Association of Family Childcare, National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, National Afterschool Association, Highscope, Walden University Early Childhood Organization, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, and the Council For Professional Recognition. She also served on the Advisory Board for Ashworth College’s ECE Department.

Through her various initiatives, Jocelyn continues to inspire and uplift the early childhood education community globally. Her unwavering dedication to early childhood education, her passion for supporting educators, and her commitment to innovative learning approaches make her a leading figure in the field.