The three
international organizations that were most appealing to me are as follows:
1 The Academy
for Educational Development
This is a great
organization, Something like I have never seen before. I say this because this
organization is not only based on children and families but the community as a
whole. This organization ensures that the community has the opportunity to
reach their highest potential. The values of this organization reflect
diversity and accountability in which I think are great aspects.
http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm
2. International
Step-by-Step Association
I explored this
website to see what it was about. I’ve learned not to assume anything about an
organization based on its title. This organization ensures that every child has
the opportunity to develop to his or her potential. What I liked most about the
organization is that they provide it members with professional development and
capacity building. I think this is a great tool because many people within the
community may not have an opportunity to experience professional development
and I feel, as this was a great resource for members.
http://www.issa.nl/index.html
3. Save the
Children
I fell in love
with this organization because it gave me the feel of a missionary organization. It helps improve
the lives of millions of children around the world. This organization has
programs in 120 countries all over the world. They are not just one big
organization, but many comprised into one working towards efforts to improve
health education and economic opportunities.
http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm
Job Opportunities & Qualifications
Coordinator,
Early Childhood
This position
requires the applicant to recruit pregnant families and children ages with
through five into the program, organize parent child groups and conduct child
screenings as well as make
referrals.
In
order to qualify for this position you must have:
A
degree in Early Childhood or related field, have experience and training
working in a home visiting, infant/toddler early childhood/parenting education
program,
have experience working with pregnant women, children ages birth
to five, and families in rural areas a plus
Experience leading parent or
community groups, a plus
Experience with timely reporting and maintaining
accurate records on program activities
, experience in collaborating with
early childhood programs in the community and the individual must live in the
Needles CA community.
Hello Angela,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you about the International Step by Step Association. After researching the organization, I was very impressed. This organization does not have any job opportunities but I am considering becoming a member. It is awesome that it provides professional development opportunities. I think that this would be a great CoP. Individual members will have the opportunity to collaborate on ideas or concerns that are of personal and professional interest.
I too researched Save the Children. This organization touched my heart. This organization provides for the whole child which is good. Their overall intention is to ensure that the well being of all children are taken care of. We know that children need academics but there are children who need food, medicine, and shelter in order to survive. I would definitely like to be a part of an organization like this.
Thanks for sharing you thoughts.
Angela,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. The Academy for Educational Development seems to be an organization that many communities could benefit from. Many times where early childcare professionals get lost is when they think that focusing on the development of the child is enough. The truth is we must work to foster the community and the environment that the child is developing in. Many are starting to get the whole scope of it all and are now moving forward with making changes.
Angela- Thank you for sharing the websites that you researched. It was difficult for me to narrow down the positives to post on my blog.
ReplyDeleteIn all of the organizations, it is so important to incorporate the community into the early care and education of young children. This has been increasing in my community. Has it in yours as well?
Thank you for sharing!
Angela,
ReplyDeleteThank you for investigating the Step-by-Step website! It made me do the same! The concept that I liked best about their early childhood program is that they promote leadership and responsibility in children by teaching them how to not only make decisions, but also to accept responsibility for their choices!I think that this is a very important concept in today's global world!