Early Educator Certification (EEC) Renewal CEU Courses
Johnston Community College Early Childhood Education has launched the next "era" of continuing education (CEU) courses for early care and education professionals. The courses are 100% online and are 5 contact hours in length for a total of .5 CEUs. Students are able to complete the course on their own time for up to two weeks! (Please note: BSAC is only one week in length.) You do not have to be a JCC student to take these courses.
Course Schedule
BSAC (Basic School-Age Care) (5 hours)
Johnston Community College is the first college in North Carolina to offer BSAC on-line. The state of North Carolina requires BSAC training for school-age professionals who plan and ensure the implementation of daily activities or supervise groups of school-age children in licensed child care programs. The modules in BSAC will cover the elements of quality care, child development, positive guidance, age appropriate activities, environmental design, health/safety, nutrition, and NC Child Care Regulations. Students will get the same information as a face to face class, but through distance learning.
Course Code | Dates | Location | Fees | Registration Deadline | Notes |
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SEF 3001-145F | September 18-25, 2023 | Online | $30 | September 10, 2023 | Log-in information will be sent the week before class begins |
SEF 3001-146F | November 6-13, 2023 | Online | $30 | October 29, 2023 | Log-in information will be sent the week before class begins |
The ABC's of Early Literacy (5 hours)
This 5 hour (.5 CEU credit) online course was designed to provide participants with information about the development of early literacy skills in young children. Specific emphasis will be placed on utilizing developmentally appropriate techniques for facilitating phonological / phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills in preschool age children. The session will focus on enhancing literacy rich environments with the use of listening games, vocabulary enrichment activities, and games for alphabet letter names and sounds.
Course Code | Dates | Location | Fees | Registration Deadline | Notes |
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SEF-3001- | No course available at this time | Online | $35 | Log-in information will be sent the week before class begins |
Literacy in 21st Century Schools
This course provides instruction focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for k - 12 teacher renewal credits.
Course Code | Dates | Location | Fees | Registration Deadline | Notes |
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EDU-3001- | No course available at this time | Online | $35 | Log-in information will be sent the week before class begins |
Oral Language: The Foundation of Literacy (5 hours)
The foundation of literacy development is oral language. Language rich environments help children learn the vocabulary needed to express their basic needs, ideas, emotions, and questions. Within this 5-hour (.5 CEU credit) session, we will discover the importance of oral language within the classroom with a focus on strategies to increase the use of oral language such as storytelling, read aloud, and through interactions.
Course Code | Dates | Location | Fees | Registration Deadline | Notes |
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SEF-3001- |
No course available at this time |
Online | $35 | Log-in information will be sent the week before class begins. |
View an explanation of registration fees
Please note: All on-line CEU classes must be registered for at least 5 business days in advance
in order for registration to be processed. ** Include your personal email on the registration
form. Instructions on how to log-in will be sent to the email address you provide
a few days before the class is to begin.**
For more information contact:
For more information or to request an on-site CEU course at your facility contact:
Tonia Padrick
Department Chair of Education Programs
Email: tdpadrick@johnstoncc.edu
Office: Health F132A
Phone: (919) 209-2500