
Liberation Through Literacy: Black & Brown Equity in Early Learning Module 2 : Intermediate Level (CEU Accreditation Approved)
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/11/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
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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.
Learning Objectives: Participants will
- Identify resilience factors crucial for literacy success.
- Analyze strategies to build resilience in Black and Brown early learners.

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.
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