The three state organizations that appealed to me for my community in the Early Childhood field are:
1. http://www.earlychildhoodswi.org. This early childhood development coalition consists of 175 members from 73 organizations in Indiana working in partnership to bring research-based, high quality opportunities to families, children and teachers. Their strategies include partnering with businesses, schools, nonprofits and libraries to educate and support families, develop the capacities of caregivers and teachers as well as improve our community's knowledge and practices.
2. http://earlychildhoodmeetingplace.indiana.edu. This is a centralized Indiana website to find news, professional development options and initiatives and research briefs related to the early childhood field to keep people informed about current events.
3. http://www.doe.state.in.us/primetime/pdf/foundations/indianafoundations.pdf.
This site provides the foundations to the Indiana academic standards for young children from birth-5. By providing specific skills and concepts and giving examples of instructional strategies, these foundations will support teachers, parents and caregivers as they develop appropriate experiences for young children to help ensure success in kindergarten,
Jobs I would like to apply for:
Instructional Strategist/Consultant
Educator for Adult Learners in the Early Childhood Field
Both jobs require training in the Early Childhood field and the experience and knowledge to be able to reach out and develop professional relationships so groups can form and meet on a regular basis to meet a goal that will provide positive outcomes for young children and their families.
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteGreat page and beautiful children!
There are so many jobs available to us at this time. With the skills we are acquiring, we will be able to confidently walk into the interview and get the job.
Great post!
Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteI was very interested in your first organization. I had not heard of that one but will be sure to check it out since I am from Indiana as well.
Like you being an adult educator in the arly childhood field interests me greatly. Do you want to teach in the classroom or online? I would like to experience both but believe I would be more comfortable as a virtual instructor.