Module 1 of 3: Foundations of Family Engagement (Heartfelt Holidays Series) Beginner Level

Includes a Live Web Event on 12/14/2024 at 11:00 AM (EST)

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

(Module 1 of 3 sessions/bundle) Participants are required to complete all sessions of this Module to receive a certificate

Description:

In the session, we will dive into the basics of family engagement and the significance of holiday traditions. Participants will learn the foundational concepts of family bonding, discuss the impact of celebrations on family well-being, and identify small, low-cost activities that promote togetherness. This week is ideal for new ideas to create holiday traditions and educators who want to deepen their understanding of holiday connections within their families.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding family engagement and its importance
The role of holiday traditions in fostering family bonds
Celebratory activities to bring family connections

Jocelyn D. Jones

NAFCC Training Specialist

NAFCC

Jocelyn Dionne Jones: Transformative Leader in Early Childhood Education

Training Specialist

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 serves 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.