~EDUC 6990-2 Dr. Teri~Capstone
Dr. Maya Angelou was a keynote speaker at the Children's Defense Fund National Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 25, 2012 .
Week 4 Blog Assignment: Jobs/Roles in
the ECE Community: National/Federal Level~EDUC 6990-2 Dr. Teri~Capstone
At least three national/federal organizations
or communities of practice that appealed to you and why you chose them:
HighScope
Educational Research Foundation is
an independent nonprofit research, development, training, and public outreach
organization with headquarters in Ypsilanti, Michigan. HighScope's mission is
to lift lives through education. They
envision a world in which all educational settings use active participatory
learning so everyone has a chance to succeed in life and
contribute to society. I love the
curriculum. It is always changing and updated to the needs of children in early
childhood. They also stress developmental appropriate practices and
emergent curriculum in early infant/toddler and preschool environments. There
is no rigorous learning task and test, every child learns at their own
developmental pace and as they play, they learn.
ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs,
trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts
to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Their mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have
a strong start in life. I enjoyed working with infants, toddlers and their families and this organization is a great reference for professional teachers because it is up to date and relevant for training, learning and teaching.
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) started in 1973 and is a
private, nonprofit organization funded by foundation and corporate grants and
donations. Its mission, Leave No Child Behind is to see that each child has a healthy
start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life.
They pay
particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with
disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and
encourages preventive investments before they get sick, drop out of school, get
into trouble or suffer family breakdown. I love this organization because it will be around when no other organization will be. I enjoy how they advocate for the rights of every child.
National Autism Society. National
Autism Association mission is to respond to urgent needs of the autism
community, providing help and hope so that all affected can reach their full
potential. This is one of my favorite organizations that help me and support other parents in time of stress.
The Walter E. Riley School of Education The
Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership provides access to
high-caliber programs that prepare learners as scholarly leaders who can
inspire, influence, and impact their diverse communities by helping to meet the
challenges and opportunities of education worldwide. It is a part of Walden
University and Laureate Education, Inc. The Richard W. Riley College of
Education and Leadership at Walden University is accredited by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). As a
recognized standard of excellence in professional education for the preparation
of teachers, administrators, and other preK–12 school professionals, NCATE
accreditation ensures the college has met rigorous national standards set by
the profession and members of the public. I chose Walden’s School of Education
because they have given me a good fundamental education to learn about children
in an online professional environment.
Job opportunities that interest you & Skills and experience you would need to competently fulfill each of these roles:
High Scope:
The
HighScope Foundation carries out research, curriculum development, training,
and publishing related to the education of children and youth. HighScope
primarily serves adults who work with children at the preschool, early
elementary, and adolescent levels.
There are two teaching positions at the
Demonstration Preschool. The services of independent Field Consultants who are
trained in the HighScope educational approach are used to implement training
throughout the country. There are HighScope-oriented programs/positions both in
the U.S. and abroad.Zero to Three:
Some of the requirements: Eight years of experience in home visiting and early childhood; with a robust knowledge of evidence-based home visiting, state policy and infrastructure development, creating a continuum of care using multiple home visiting models; strong knowledge of early childhood development with services to infants and toddlers; Master’s degree in early childhood.
U.S. Department of Education:
Department: Department Of Education
Job Title: Education Program Specialist
Agency: Office of Postsecondary Education
Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Knowledge of professional education principles and techniques used in the evaluation of proposals and projects for improved education.
Skill in foreign language and education or work abroad experience, as well as experience working with institutions of higher education. Ability to independently resolve problems by application of precedents or established methods and practices.
Children’s Defense Fund (CDF):
About 70 undergraduate, graduate and recent graduates intern in the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in Washington, D.C.. While a few of the internships give preference to certain majors everyone with a strong interest in child advocacy is encouraged to apply. CDF interns gain knowledge, skills, and experience for a lifetime commitment as a child advocate and public policy leader. They also get an insider's view of a non-profit advocacy. Educational and training programs highlight trends and issues in the child advocacy and public policy fields. These programs help CDF interns understand their role as servant leaders and advocates, and they equip interns to act in their communities after leaving.
References
Children’s Defense Fund (2012). [Jobs] Retrieved
on May 31, 2013, from http://www.childrensdefense.org.HighScope Educational Research Foundation (2013). [Job Opportunities] Retrieved on May 30, 2013,
from http://www.highscope.org.
The National Autism Society (2013). Retrieved on May 31, 2013, from http://nationalautismassociation.org.
U.S. Department of Education (2013). [Jobs] Retrieved on May 31, 2013, from http://www.ed.gov/jobs.
Zero to Three (2013). [Careers] Retrieved on May 31, 2013, from http://www.zerotothree.org.
