National/Federal organization or communities of practice
The National
Education Association- Members of
NEA work on improving quality teaching, increasing student achievement, making
schools safer and a better place to learn, for all children.
They believe that partnering with families, communities, and
other stakeholders is key to quality public education and student success.
One way this organization is working to improve school
safety and a better place for children to learn is through their bully
prevention resources/programs. The resources
are available for adults and children.
This organization appealed to me in the fact that they have
done a wealth of research on quality and student achievement. There are NEA organization affiliates all
over the country that support preschool through adult learning. Under the tools and ideas tab, there are
lesson plan ideas, classroom management strategies, and articles that give
advice and support for teachers and parents.
Under the state affiliates section, you can click on any
state and find quick facts regarding education, salary, what areas of education
are in demand, and job positions.
National Association
of Early Childhood Teacher Educators- Members are from all across the
United States and from countries around the world. Their purpose is to advocate for improvements
in early childhood teacher education, a communication network for early
educators, and partners with other national and international organizations interested
in early education.
What drew me to this organization was the work they also do
with other countries around the world.
Sometimes we need to look at how others are being successful and partner
with those programs to assist in improving our own.
Included on the website is books that were published by
NAECTE members ranging from technology in the classroom, supporting children
with learning difficulties, and even the textbook used in a previous class,
Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs.
Frank Porter Graham
Child Development Institute- This organization conduct research that can
positively change the lives of children, support families, and inform public
policy. The Frank Porter Graham Child
Development Institute is a community of practice that provides useful and
up-to-date information regarding current issues and trends in the education
field. The website provides current
projects happening around the country and books and articles to support these
projects and research. This organization
also partners with 7 other organizations to build strong support in education.
Job Opportunities of Interest to me:
Teaching Strategies,
LLC- Implementation Associate (K-3
focus)
5+ years in the education field, BA in ECE, MA preferred,
working knowledge of teaching strategies, LLC products a plus
Help customers implement products, including The Creative
Curriculum Systems and Teaching Strategies GOLD, Assist individuals with
professional development, Attend local and national events as a representative
of the company
Teaching Strategies,
LLC- Regional Training Associate
Lead trainer of professional development opportunities,
conduct webinars, mentors members of the professional development network
Director of
Eliot-Pearson Children’s School
A laboratory-demonstration school at Tuft’s University for
children preschool through second grade.
Master’s degree required in early education or related
field, previous experience as a director, experience working with children of
diverse backgrounds, supervising EC professionals, and a commitment to urban
education issues and working with Tufts ECE staff.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteYou have shared great information about national and federal organizations. I would consider a position with Teaching Strategies. They are consultants that we used for our screening tools. I am glad that we are able to provide vital resources to our colleagues to help them in their choices of jobs once we have obtained our Master's degree. Thanks again for sharing.
Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThe information you included on the National Education Association (NEA) was really interesting! It sounds like their ability to take part in a variety of areas in the education field provide the opportunity for proactive support for schools, educators, programs, children, and families. I would really like to see if I can use their research and advocacy for my challenge as a national organization.
I also liked that you included an organization that focuses on the improvement of professionals in the field, as we are the people that implement the quality educational standards set forth for early childhood to young children. It's key that teachers and administrators, leaders of programs, and communities of practice work together on the quality of what we instill, what's working, what's not, and how we can improve. Even understanding what educators around the world are doing in early childhood can give us the ideas to redirection or strengthen our own goals.
The job you posted for a training associate was interesting - I have yet to come across something like this locally, but it's a different aspect of education and preparing others for positions in the field.
Thanks for sharing - Caitlin
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteYou found some great organizations that are passionate about early childhood education. It helps me realize that their are people out their who are trying to make a difference in our field and that support us as early childhood professionals. The job opportunities look exciting as well. With our experiences and degrees form the masters program we could jump right in but I also see potential to keep learning from these positions.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteYou have great orginizations that seem very involved in the early childhood field.I have never heard of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, it seems to be very interesting and with so many other associates it seems like an excellent orginization.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThe National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators is a great resource to have. I had only heard about the National Organization of Education for Young Children. This organization is great for not only educators as it lets individuals download free information on child development issues. Thank you for the resource.
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the organizations and job opportunities that interest you. I was also interested in the Teaching Strategies position. It seems like you would have the opportunity to use your knowledge of early childhood by training other early childhood educators! What a great opportunity to apply all that we have learned in our program!
I agree with your job choices. I think that Teaching Strategies would be a great place to work.I am also interested in the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. I plan on Googling this site
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