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/
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
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Knowledge of early childhood
development, diversity, and be culturally enriched
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Knowledge of rules and regulations of
early childhood program
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Strong communication and collaborative
skills
I am envious of all the organisation you have in the USA that promote and share information on the ECD field. In South AFrica this is still a very new concept and for many years you did not need any qualification to work with children under six. It has only been of late that the givernmet has made it manditory for preschool teachers to also have qualification and that the importance of the first few years of a child's life has been recognised
ReplyDeleteHi Veryl,
DeleteThe USA has grown a lot in the early childhood field. The expectations and qualifications have changed since my children were this age especially my eldest. In the daycare that she went to you just had to have a high school diploma in order to work there. I am glad that qualifications are changing, and I am glad to know that it is also changing in South Africa. Our young children are our future and the learn so much and develop so quickly in their first five years of life.
Luci
Luci,
ReplyDeleteYou have chosen some very interesting organizations. I can see how they would be a benefit to have within your state because of the work they do. It sounds like the North Carolina Early Childhood Association is one that would be similar to NAEYC except on the state level.
I think that one of the things that stuck with the most while doing this assignment were the doors I now realize are open to me because I will have my Masters. I can see how a profession within this field has broad possibilities. I am excited to be finished with this process so that I can see what my future holds for me.
Luci,
ReplyDeleteI have really benefited from belonging to NAEYC. Last year I used their Message in a Backpack ideas with my preschool parents. When I renewed my membership I chose to receive Teaching Young Children because that publication offers such practical tools of the trade!
Suzanne
Hi Luci,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the links to your resources. I am also a member of the NAEYC which is such a great organization to be a part of. I like the fact that you are a part of a state level organization that benefits your community directly. Thanks for sharing a great blog and resources.
Hi Lucinda
ReplyDeleteI took some time to explore your links and I particularly liked the Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (Early Childhood Community of Practice) because it related so well to what we have covered this week. Mental health issues are often neglected especially in children.
Carolyn
Reference
Community of Practice at http://www.tapartnership.org/COP/earlyChildhood/default.php
I feel that we all have a strong prefernce for the NAEYC. They are such a great resource for the early childhood field and I am so thankful that this program has opened my eyes to it.
ReplyDeleteA local organization is always a great tool to keep up to date with what is hapening in your local programs. I hope the NC early Childhood Association becomes another great resource for you to use.
Luci,
ReplyDeleteI also like the North Carolina Early Childhood Association because of their efforts for equity and quality in preschool. However, I am wanting to push for the organization to raise the education requirements on early childhood programs, but I know that is a catch 22 with the low pay that is associated with the job. Are you familiar with T.E.A.C.H in NC the scholarship program that is available for individuals looking for careers in early childhood? One of my colleagues just graduated and said they paid for most of her bachelors degree, and all she has to do know is work in a NC program for 3 years to pay back the debt. Great minds think alike loved your post and organizations!
Dear Luci,
ReplyDeleteThe contributions of NAEYC to the field of early childhood education are major and I too have been a member of the association for as long as I remember and our state affiliate, the California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC). Last month I attended NAEYC’s conference on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) held in San Francisco, California, it was a great example of professionals coming together to learn how to better themselves and the way they serve young children.