Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

Organizations of Interest

The following is the website for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  I am a member of this organization and I feel that it has helped to keep me informed of new information concerning early childhood.  NAEYC has also provided me with needed resources and gives opportunities to build networks among colleagues.  It also offers learning and research opportunities.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) at http://www.naeyc.org/

 The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) is an organization that is working towards quality education for all children around the world.  This organization offers global news, resources, and professional development.

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) at http://www.acei.org

 Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) offers training modules for social and emotional skills in the early childhood field.  This site appeals to me because the social and emotional skill is one of the main areas of disabilities that I work with.

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) at http://csefel.vanderbilt.edu

Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge (CONNECT) offers professional development modules for trainers and resources for learners.

Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge (CONNECT) at http://community.fpg.unc.edu

Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is an international organization that specializes in early childhood with a focus on children that have special needs.  Within this organization you have research opportunities, professional development, leaders, students, and policies.  There is also a discussion forum to participate in.

Division for Early Childhood (DEC) at http://www.dec-sped.org

Job Opportunities

A job opportunity that interests me is opening up and running an early childhood program that is all inclusive, equitable, and high quality.

·         A Master’s degree or higher in early childhood and experience

·         Knowledge of early childhood development, diversity, and be culturally enriched

·         Knowledge of rules and regulations of early childhood program

·         Strong communication and collaborative skills

Another job that is of interest is Education Coordinator for an early childhood program.

·         A Master’s degree or higher in early childhood and experience

·         Knowledge of early childhood development, diversity, and be culturally enriched

·         Knowledge of rules and regulations of early childhood program

·         Strong communication and collaborative skills

·         Four years of experience

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Organizations of Interest

The following is the national, state and local websites for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  I am a member of this organization and I feel that it has helped to keep me informed of new information concerning early childhood.  NAEYC has also provided me with needed resources and gives opportunities to build networks among colleagues.  It also offers learning and research opportunities.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) at http://www.naeyc.org/

NCaeyc at http://www.ncaeyc.org/

CFaeyc at http://www.ncaeyc.org/affiliates/CFaeyc/capefear.html

 

The North Carolina Early Childhood Association carries a strong voice for high quality programming for young children.  It advocates in the development of regulations and statewide policies that affect young children, families, teachers, and childcare programs.  This organization offers opportunities to advocate, new resources, training opportunities, and information on the NC Child Care Commission and the important decisions that they make that impacts the children that we serve.

NC Early Childhood Association at http://www.ncearlychildhoodassoc.com/

 

Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health Early Childhood Community of Practice Provides an opportunity for discussion, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas and resources

Community of Practice at http://www.tapartnership.org/COP/earlyChildhood/default.php

 

Job Opportunities

A job opportunity that interests me is opening up and running an early childhood program that is all inclusive, equitable, and high quality.

·         A Master’s degree or higher in early childhood and experience

·         Knowledge of early childhood development, diversity, and be culturally enriched

·         Knowledge of rules and regulations of early childhood program

·         Strong communication and collaborative skills