Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

CHADD: Mission and History

Mission Statement
"CHADD improves the lives of people affected by ADHD."

In working towards our mission, the behavior of the CHADD staff and volunteer leadership is determined by the following core values:

Integrity
Respectful, open communication
Quality of our work product and productivity in our work effort, to assure sustained customer satisfaction
Flexibility and teamwork
A demonstrated commitment to diversity in all its forms
Dedicated to fulfilling CHADD's mission with passion and enthusiasm.

CHADD - A Non-Profit Organization

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with ADHD. These materials include Attention magazine, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.

http://www.chadd.org/

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Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior

The mission of the Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior (IVDB) is to empower schools and social service agencies to address violence and destructive behavior, at the point of school entry and beyond, in order to ensure safety and to facilitate the academic achievement and healthy social development of children and youth.

http://pages.uoregon.edu/ivdb/

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Vision

All children and youth thrive in school, at home, and throughout life.

Mission

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) empowers school psychologists by advancing effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior, and mental health.

http://www.nasponline.org/

http://www.nasponline.org/families/index.aspx

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I choose these three organizations because my goal is to work with parents who have children who have social emotional disorders, with the focus on Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I want to learn as much as possible to be able to help my parents and their children.

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World Forum Foundation

The mission of the World Forum Foundation is to promote an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings.

This mission is accomplished through convening gatherings of early childhood professionals around the world and by promoting the continuing exchange of ideas among participants.

The mission of the World Forum Foundation is accomplished through two types of gatherings of early childhood professionals…

World Forum 2011 inspired, encouraged, and supported the initiation of a Working Group on Children’s Rights.

I choose World Forum Foundation because they bring all groups of people all over the world together for the care of children. One of my goals in life is to attend one of their conferences. This is a dream I pray that will come true.

http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/

I found employment in Singapore

International Preschool Director

Salary: 45,000.00 – 100.00.00 Location: Singapore

Employer: George Washington Preschool Type: Full Time- Experienced

Categories: Curriculum Development/ Required Education: 4 Year Degree Supervision

Employer Information

The George Washington International Preschool is a private international preschool based in Singapore. It was founded in 2012 by tow New Yorkers (and Livy League graduate) who believe in sowing and reaping the benefits of the Manhattan preschool culture in Singapore for residents (both expatriates and locals) who appreciate the Big Apple’s prominence and philosophy behind early childhood education. Every aspect of the school-curriculum, teaching style, physical environment and practice- is centered on ‘every child is unique, resilient, and inherently competent to succeed.”

Job Description

We are an international preschool start up located in Singapore. We are looking to provide high end quality international preschool education to expatriate children living in Singapore. There is currently an opening for a professional with experienced in Program start up and administration.

The candidate must: Have experience working with the IB system in a leadership/administrative capacity. Be familiar with start up process in respect to preschool education. Have a background in both Early Childcare Education. Demonstrate management and supervisory skills and experience. Demonstrate the ability to build relationships across a broad spectrum of people and organizations. Be a strategic thinker with the ability to advise the board on strategic decisions.

Notes:

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurable with experience and we will have a good bonus structure that is dependent on the number of enrollment the Preschool Director gets on board. We also provide health insurance and relocation benefits.

http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/education/e/140079/search/singapore/

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I also choose World Forum Foundation because I thought It would be a way to starch my knowledge in the Early Childhood Field. Having a chance to teach in a different country would be a life time experience for me.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Time Well Spent

Some of my favorite quotes

The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences. We must widen the range of topics and goals, the types of situations we offer and their degree of structure, the kinds and combinations of resources and materials, and the possible interactions with things, peers, and adults.

~Loris Malaguzzi

"Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."

~Nelson Mandela

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

~Martin Luther King Jr.

Pausing to listen to an airplane in the sky, stooping to watch a ladybug on a plant, sitting on a rock to watch the waves crash over the quayside - children have their own agendas and timescales. As they find out more about their world and their place in it, they work hard not to let adults hurry them. We need to hear their voices.

~Cathy Nutbrown

Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.

~Kay Redfield Jamison

Walden University master’s program, Early Childhood Studies - Teaching Adults in Early Child Care has been a wonderful journey for me. Learning new ways to teach and to explore Avenues I would have never experience if I had not attended Walden U.

One of my deeply felt leanings was getting on the “Save the Children” email News letter. I would not have ever signed up for this email if I had not been in Dr. Anthony Morgan’s class. One day I would like to be a part of this organization what a wonderful group of people who is all about children. If you would like to get emails from Save the Children just write to them at emailnews@mailsavethechildren.org.uk

The second deeply felt learning was from the discussions that I and my colleagues had every week. I learn more about myself as well as my classmate through our thoughts and feeling on different issues. Giving each other advice and suggestions help me grow in knowledge form people I do not know but understand, because we all believe in the same goal helping children and their families.

The third deeply felt learning was me myself. I have been through a lot in my 58 years of life. These classes brought out feeling that I have buried for many years. I can say that I have grown from facing them. Even going through this class I have gone through challenges and I was sure I was not going to make it, but here I am in my last class. Thanking God, my instructors as well as my colleagues for such a life changing experience.

My long term goal is to start my school and community center. Reaching out to families that need support and a kind hand, some one who will listen to their stories without judgment, and someone that will have a safe place for them to come when they feel lost.

I would like to say to my colleagues, Thank You! You shared your life experiences with the class that helped us all. I love the blogs as well as the discussion we had weekly. I believe you are all great women who love children and want the best for them in every way. Keep your dream in front of you at all time and let God lead your way. I cannot wait to meet you all at our graduation. Congratulations and may God bless you all thanks again.

I would like to say to all of my professors’ thank you for this journey I have walked through at Walden University. It has not been easy for me. I appreciate all the support that was given to me through out the years. I have learned how strong I am, and how I can do anything I put my mine to. Dr. Davis the capstone project was my biggest challenge, but I feel I learn so much about what I want in my professional life and now it is up to me to make it happen. Thank you for everything. I will keep my dream in front of me, and I do believe I will accomplish my goals. Thanks again to all of my Professors, my god bless you all.

Alice Guynn

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

McDonald House Charities

Mission and Vision

Mission

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Guiding them in their mission are their core values:

Focusing on the critical needs of children.

Celebrating the diversity of the programs we offer and the staff, volunteers and donors who make them possible.

Staying true to our heritage of 38 years of responsible stewardship.

Operating with accountability and transparency.

Vision

We believe that when you change a child’s life, you change a family’s, which can change a community, and ultimately the world.

There were no positions available for International Ronald McDonald House Charities That I Could Find.

But Many Ways to Get Involved

http://rmhc.org/

I choose Ronald McDonald House because my great-nephew had to have open heart surgery when he was just a week old, and my niece was able to stay at Ronald McDonald House. They are unbelievable how they treat the children and the parents. They are wonderful.

Volunteer Coordinator- Ronald McDonald House

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Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This full-time position is responsible for the development and coordination of new and current programs for the charity. Programs include, but are not limited to: Volunteers, Meal program, exploring fundraising opportunities for operational needs, and assessing current and creating new family programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree is required and/or three years experience in program management.
Proven project management skills
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess strong interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain relationships with key partners
Ability to work in a team environment
Analytical/critical thinking skills
Skills in public relations and donor appreciation
Computer and electronic communication competency
Must possess a strong ability to plan, organize and analyze as it relates to project planning and management.
Nonprofit experience desired

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds Frequently (34-66%)
Standing/walking/sitting/stooping/kneeling/reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Talking/hearing in person/on phone Frequently (34-66%)

http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=J3H2CZ63DMRCVW2SV19&siteid=cbindeed&ipath=EXIND

UNICEF

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. They have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. That makes them unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.

They believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. They believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.

I choose UNICEF because they help children all over the world. I would like too do some voluntary work in another country working for UNICEF fighting for rights of children.

There were many job opportunity I supplied the link so you can fine what country and position you may be looking for.

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php

http://www.unicef.org/about/who/index_introduction.html

tWorld Forum Foundation

The mission of the World Forum Foundation is to promote an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings.

This mission is accomplished through convening gatherings of early childhood professionals around the world and by promoting the continuing exchange of ideas among participants.

The mission of the World Forum Foundation is accomplished through two types of gatherings of early childhood professionals…

World Forum 2011 inspired, encouraged, and supported the initiation of a Working Group on Children’s Rights.

http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/

I found employment in Singapore

International Preschool Director

Salary: 45,000.00 – 100.00.00 Location: Singapore

Employer: George Washington Preschool Type: Full Time- Experienced

Categories: Curriculum Development/ Required Education: 4 Year Degree Supervision

Employer Information

Job Description

We are an international preschool start up located in Singaapore. We are looking to provide high end quality international preschool education to expatriate children living in Singapore. There is currently an opening for a professional with experienced in Program start up and administration.

The candidate must: Have experience working with the IB system in a leadership/administrative capacity. Be familiar with start up process in respect to preschool education. have a background in both Early childcare Education. demonstrate management and supervisory skills and experience. Demonstrate the ability to build relationships across a broad spectrum of people and organizations. Be a strategic thinker with the ability to advise the board on strategic decisions.

Notes:

http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/education/e/140079/search/singapore/

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community

Voices for American’s children

Making a Difference for over 25 years

Who We Are

Voices for America’s Children is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan network of child advocacy organizations committed to speaking out for children at the local, state and federal levels of government. Founded in 1984 (as the National Association of Child Advocates) and based in Washington, DC, we support 60 member organizations nationwide. \ Voices supports members advocating for children in their states, advocates directly for effective national public policies, and leads national campaigns to improve public policies affecting children throughout the United States.

For more than 25 years, Voices has been on the forefront of the issues most important for children:

http://www.voices.org/

Stand for Children

What We Stand For

Since 1999, Stand for Children has championed countless policy and budget choices across ten states that continue to benefit millions of children today.

For the organization’s first 13 years, members in Stand states and chapters worked independently to identify local challenges facing children, to figure out what’s working across the nation, and to advocate for effective solutions.
In 2012, to ensure that we are maximizing our collective impact, we decided to develop a shared viewpoint on how to accomplish our mission and to prioritize strategies that have proven effective in closing the achievement gap.

“What We Stand For” is that shared point of view.

To develop “What We Stand For”, Stand for Children commissioned fifteen education policy research papers to identify the most promising strategies for ensuring that disadvantaged students graduate high school, ready for, and with access to college. We convened a task force with representatives from the 10 Stand for Children state offices to review the research, draft a shared perspective, and solicit and incorporate feedback from Stand staff and members. The task force approached the project with independence, rigor and pragmatism.
The result of their work is “What We Stand For” and the supporting research papers; these tools are now available to Stand staff and members across the country. In the future we will provide additional useful, evidence-based tools to Stand’s members, leaders and staff.
Together, we’ll use this information to make an even greater difference for students in the coming years.

http://stand.org/indiana

Prevent Child Abuse America

About Us Pinwheels for Prevention National Campaign

Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) has led the way in building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children. Working with our chapters, we provide leadership to promote and implement prevention efforts at both the national and local levels. With the help of our state chapters and concerned individuals like you we're valuing children, strengthening families and engaging communities nationwide.
Our national campaign and local programs, prevention initiatives and events help spread the word in your community, creating awareness that prevention is possible. We are a family of friends, professionals, volunteers, donors and parents who are preventing child abuse and neglect before it ever starts.
To learn even more about preventing child abuse and neglect click on
What You Can Do or the following links:

PCA America Brochure [pdf 1MB]
Tools for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Pinwheels for Prevention
FrameWorks: Talking Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Toolkit (revised)
House Party Weekend
Support Legislation
Prevention Advocate
Research and Fact Sheets About Child Abuse and Neglect
Prevention Tips for Parents
Shop for Our Cause!
Get with the Band [Prevention Wristbands]
Positive Parenting Materials and Community Resources

http://www.preventchildabuse.org/index.shtml

I chose these three national/federal organization because I want to branch out on my carrier. I have a true passion to help children who many be hurt in any kind of way. As a job opportunity I would just love to be on the board of directors in any of these organizations helping make decisions on how to handle issues when dealing with child abuse. The experience I need to fulfill is more experience in this area.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Child Advocates

Child Advocates engages community volunteers and staff to protect children who are victims of child abuse. We are their voices in court, ensuring all children thrive in a safe and secure home.
In child abuse cases in Marion County, both the parents and the State of Indiana are represented by legal counsel. There was a time when the children had no one to represent them. That changed in 1982 with the creation of Child Advocates.
Child Advocates, formerly known as the Guardian Ad Litem Project, was founded by the Indianapolis Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) in 1982, because NCJW and the courts recognized the need for abused and neglected children to have independent representation. In 1988, NCJW turned over the Guardian Ad Litem Project to the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society. As of March 1990, the project was incorporated as Child Advocates, Inc. and became a stand-alone agency.
Child advocates number one goal is to provide independent, child-focused representation to every child who has suffered abuse and/or neglect. Child Advocates is the only agency to hold contract with the Marion County (Indianapolis) Juvenile Court to provide this service.

Children’s Museum Indianapolis

Our Mission

To create extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanitiesthat have the power to transform the lives of children and families.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the global leader among all museums and cultural institution

serving children and families.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Founded in 1926, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 80,000 members, a national network of more than 300 state and local Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations

Executive Team

Jerlean E. Daniel, PhD
Executive Director

Dr. Jerlean Daniel is Executive Director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest organization of early childhood education professionals working with and on behalf of children from birth through age eight. NAEYC is a leading voice on program and learning standards, teacher quality and professional development, curriculum and assessment, and other critical issues in the field.

Adele B. Robinson, JD
Deputy Executive Director

Adele B. Robinson is NAEYC's Deputy Executive Director, Policy & Public Affairs. She oversees Public Policy, which works to ensure that NAEYC positions are reflected and supported in federal, state, and local initiatives and to build public understanding and support of a high-quality, well-financed system of early childhood education for all children.

Barbara A. Willer, PhD
Deputy Executive Director

Barbara A. Willer is Deputy Executive Director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and responsible for the Program Recognition and Support Division. This division of NAEYC administers systems that set and monitor standards of quality for programs in early childhood education—those serving young children as well as professional preparation programs in institutions of higher education.

The three communities of practice that are above are the communities practices I would love to be apart of. I chose the Indianapolis Children’s Museum because the come in contact with a lot of children and parents on a daily bases. I would love to be able to make decisions on how children see the world. I chose the Child Advocates because I want to be a voice for children and for their parents. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the organization I want to become a strong member. I would like to someday work my way up to executive director. The NAEYC organization is very large in the early childhood field. They make many decisions in the world of early childhood. I do not agree with many of their decisions that schools all over the country are using, I feel that I need to be in the position to be heard. I am like Lev Vygotsky, I believe that children are not the same, and that they learn in their environment. I would like to be a voice for school who do not agree with the decisions that are being made. I have not started to attempt to proceed to become a member in any of these communities because of time. After graduation these communities practices will be on my “to do list.”

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Thoughts of parents who have children who have social emotional disorders

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	Jerlean E. Daniel, PhD Executive Director Dr. Jerlean Daniel is Executive Director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest organization of early childhood education professionals working with and on behalf of children from birth through age eight. NAEYC is a leading voice on program and learning standards, teacher quality and professional development, curriculum and assessment, and other critical issues in the field.
	Adele B. Robinson, JD Deputy Executive Director Adele B. Robinson is NAEYC's Deputy Executive Director, Policy & Public Affairs. She oversees Public Policy, which works to ensure that NAEYC positions are reflected and supported in federal, state, and local initiatives and to build public understanding and support of a high-quality, well-financed system of early childhood education for all children.
	Barbara A. Willer, PhD Deputy Executive Director Barbara A. Willer is Deputy Executive Director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and responsible for the Program Recognition and Support Division. This division of NAEYC administers systems that set and monitor standards of quality for programs in early childhood education—those serving young children as well as professional preparation programs in institutions of higher education.