Saturday, March 12, 2011

Websites

Name: NAEYC

Link: http://newsmanager.commpartners.com/naeycae/issues/2011-02-23.html

Website: www.naeyc.org

The organization that I choose to receive newsletters and information was NAEYC.org. The website offers monthly newsletters to centers or programs that are accredited programs. The information that I receive monthly gives me an insight in to the changing rules and standards that are required by NAEYC. The newsletter also gives tips to centers or programs that are interested in being reaccredited with the organizations.

One current issue from the newsletter that I thought was interesting and insightful was the section that discussed programs that may assist or serve military families. The article discussed the many programs that are available for families and the centers. There is also free training that will assist programs with becoming more qualified to work with preschool aged children. These programs will assist the families with helping the young children that are having issues with their parents’ deployments and even reunifications. I feel that this training is desperately needed to assist all families with various issues. I can see or imagine the huge benefits that can be gained with this training program.

I also learned about different job openings that were available in this organization. I feel this is a great way to market and find new employees that are interested in early childhood education.

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Professional Contacts and Links

Part I- Establishing Professional Contacts-

I had a late start to this assignment however, I have sent out email to various professional contacts that have not contacted to me recently. I plan to continue to make contact with the professionals.
Even though I haven’t had any luck, I am in contact with colleagues that live in other countries that will assist me with the information needed to be successful with my blog assignment.

Part II. Expanding Resources-

The websites that I choose to research are nbcdi.org and naeyc.org. I chose these websites because I feel that they are essential organizations that will benefit me by offering me training classes and other forms of support for my career. I am a member of both of these organizations and I receive information monthly about updated policies and things that are important to educators in this field. The center that I work at is NAEYC accredited and I feel it is important to stay abreast of new and changing items in the field of education. This website not only caters to educators but it also has a wealth of information that is helpful for families of different structures. It is important for me to referred parents and educators to this website for support and articles that they can use to help educate themselves and their children.

Resources
National Black Child Development Institute
http://nbcdi.org/
(Newsletter: http://nbcdi.org/support/sign-up-for-nbcdi-newsletters/ )

The National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/
(Review also the position statements: http://www.naeyc.org/positionstatements )