Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Exploring Roles in the Early Childhood Community
The local and state organizations that appealed to me are the council for National Association for the Education of Young Children, Professional Recognition, Exceptional Children, and Division for Early Childhood. The reason I choose the four because I would like to work with an organization that dedicated for helping young children with varying abilities in the early childhood field. Just a few months ago, I talked to the academic advisor at Walden University about courses I can take to work with companies that are advocates for young children and families. Starting in June, I will be working toward a Doctoral degree that will allow me to be an advocate in aiding young children in getting developmental appropriate programs.
After doing resource, on the local and state organizations, there are job opportunities available in council that might be of interest to me. The Council for NAEYC Accreditation qualified and dedicated to promoting early childhood high quality programs (ECE, 2011). The Council for Professional Recognition promotes and improves performance of professionals in the early childhood education, and to ensure that all early childhood educators and caregivers meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of all young children (ECE, 2011). “Council for Exceptional Children is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of young children with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice” (ECE, 2011). Lastly, The Division for Early Childhood (ECE, 2011) is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children with disabilities and other special needs. The goal is to promote policies, and practices to support the best development of young children with special needs.
These jobs require a Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experiences in the early childhood field before getting hired. I believe I am quality to do the work, but I have not worked in the early childhood field as of yet. Also, I believe I will enjoy working with either one of the company. Working with the companies will give me the opportunity to provide all young children with the best learning materials through high quality programs. Through the leadership of these programs, the outlook on early childhood education can be very rewarding for all young children.
Reference
Early Childhood Organizations. Retrieved from aacte.org/.../early-childhood-org...
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Dear Ida,
ReplyDeleteI think you have selected some great organizations that I am very familiar with as an early childhood (EC) teacher. I think once you gain employment interacting with children you will make some valuable connections related to working with EC organizations.
I have family that recently moved Alabama and they are looking for quality EC centers. Are you aware of any local EC organizations in Alabama, so they can do research on different preschools and Head Starts in that area?
Ida, doing a Doctoral Degree is a good opportunity to have more knowledge so keep going in this. I think EC is a good organization that wantss the well-being of children, and also help and support children with disabilities and special needs. So is important to work with a whole child. Good post! and good luck in your continue education. Teachers need to have more knowledge to help and understand in a better way children and families.
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Ida, I love the organizations you picked, and having an experience from been on the field is an experience that cannot be exchanged for anything else. This masters program has been a wonderful opportunity for me in this field and a doctoral degree will give us the opportunity to impart this same knowledge to other educators.
ReplyDeleteHi Ida,
ReplyDeleteThe Division for Early Childhood sounds like a worthwhile organization to get involved with. It is wonderful to have so many of my colleagues that want to help children with special needs. These children deserve to have the same treatment and education as anyone else. Knowing that they will have educators who are fighting for their best interest, will ensure make a positive change for them. Such a powerful job to do for such a small child, I am glad they have teachers such as yourself. Well done
Kathleen
Hello Ida
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading the three organizations that you have chose. I am currently a member with NAEYC and in Pensacola Florida we will be having a conference with NAEYC. Like you my goal is to open my own daycare in Pensacola Florida. I believe in early childhood education all children deserve to be in the best high quality programs.
Great Post
Dear Ida,
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