The first state organization that appealed to me for
my community in the Early Childhood field is The Early Childhood Development
Coalition. The web address is http://www.earlychildhoodswi.org. The Early Childhood Development Coalition consist
of 175 members from 73 organizations in Indiana working in partnership to bring
research-based, high quality opportunities to families, children and
teachers. Their strategies include
partnering with businesses, schools, nonprofits and libraries to educate and
support families, develop the capacities of caregivers and teachers as well as
improve our community's knowledge and practices.
The
second state organization that appealed to me for my community in the Early
Childhood field's address is http://earlychildhoodmeetingplace.indiana.edu. This is a centralized Indiana website to find
news, professional development options and initiatives and research briefs to
the Early Childhood Field to keep people informed about current events.
The
third state organization that appealed to me for my community in the Early Childhood
field's address is http://www.doe/state.in.us/primetime/pdf/foundations/indianafoundations.pdf. This site provides the foundations to the
Indiana academic standards for young children from birth to five (5). By providing specific skills and concepts and
giving examples of instructional strategies, these foundations will support
teachers, parents and caregivers as they develop appropriate experience for
young children to help ensure success in kindergarten.
The
jobs that I would apply for are an Instructional Strategist/Consultant and an
Educator for Adult Learners in the Early Childhood Field. These jobs require training in the Early
Childhood Field and the experience and knowledge to be able to reach out and
develop professional relationships so groups can form and meet on a regular
basis to meet a goal that will provide positive outcomes for young children and
their families.
Hello Kiara,
ReplyDeleteThank you for highlighting the early childhood organizations. Their mandates and your choice of job opportunities will have a widespread impact on children, families and early education professionals.
Kaira,
ReplyDeleteIt is great the way that as early childhood educators that you all are able to keep up with the mandates in your state. It was enlightening the way the you all are able to keep up with news regarding the field.
Kaira,
ReplyDeleteI thought the organizations you chose is very interesting and helpful towards creating a different in the Early Childhood field. It is also important and very helpful the way you all created a way of being updated and informed with the issues and trends associated with the Early Childhood field. Great Post!!!
Kaira,
ReplyDeleteThe organizations you chose seem like they have an immense amount of information to keep early childhood professionals informed and up to date on issues and trends in the field. I have learned that it is so important to keep increasing our knowledge in the growing world of early childhood and development. Having a place where teachers can be aware of the standards of the state with instructional strategies to support them is great. Great post!
Hi there.
ReplyDeleteYou have found some really involved local agencies that cater to the ECE field. The first one you mentioned, The Early Childhood Development Coalition, reminds me of a local organization in my home town called Porter Leath. Porter Leath also seeks to work with and educate families in addition to the children they serve. Great post.
April
You have found some great agencies to get involved with and I am curious about the positions you chose. I would love to be an educator for adult learners because I am sure they bring on certain level of skill set to the table. They can learn from you and vice versa.
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