What specific section(s) or information seemed particularly relevant to your current professional development?
The specific information that seemed particularly relevant to my current professional development was the articles I read about businesses investing in quality child care programming. There are some programs that invest in child development centers in my area, and I am currently in the process of trying to get some grant money to upgrade some things in my center. There were many points in the articles I read that would help me gain strategies as to how to network with these businesses. Yes, we all want to only focus on the fun part of education, but we also have to realize that these programs do not function without monetary funds.
Which ideas/statements/resources, either on the website or in an e-newsletter, did you find controversial or made you think about an issue in new ways?
A controversial issue that has hit my area was competitions for Head Start Dollars
"Though it got little attention in the mainstream press, the world of Head Start was shaken last fall when the federal government announced new standards for funding and notified 132 organizations that run Head Start centers that they weren’t measuring up. The “re-competition” guidelines, as they are known, list seven trouble spots. If an organization receiving a Head Start grant has problems in one of those seven areas, it will have to compete for renewed federal dollars against other organizations that want to run Head Start programs in the same geographic area.
In 2013, this means movement is likely on at least two fronts: Newcomers – whether school districts or community-based organizations – will be preparing to win grants in the cities and towns where the 132 grantees have stumbled. And the other current grantees – at least those with their wits about them – will be double- and triple-checking their financial systems and ramping up the training of their teachers to ensure that they are offering a high-quality experience to the pre-kindergarten students in their care. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System – the tool used to determine the quality of teaching in the new federal guidelines – will continue its surge as a standard-bearer for good interactions between adults and children in Head Start." (earlyed.net) I know many centers panic about the assessment scoring systems in my area, and that they are fighting for the same funds because of state funding shortages.
I believe that this is the reason behind the importance of businessmen/women investing in quality childcare. This week we research some articles about this subject. Here is what I found....
“ ICW firmly believes that investments in high-quality early learning programs for children from birth to age five yield high returns. In fact, research shows that for every dollar invested today, savings range from $2.50 to as much as $17 in the years ahead. Arthur J. Rolnick, then-senior vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and Robert Grunewald, associate economist, calculated an annual, inflation-adjusted rate of return of 16% for high-quality prekindergarten for disadvantaged three- and four- year olds. These returns are based on long-term educational, social, and economic benefits, including increased earnings and tax revenues and decreased use of welfare and other social services, resulting in lower expenses for states and communities.” (uschamber.com)
When companies invest in quality early childhood programs they cut their future costs almost in half. It does this because children that are afforded the opportunity to gain knowledge through these programs, ultimately become responsible adults that utilize the resources and knowledge that they learned as children. This way, companies do benefit from investing in children’s futures.
Ashley Wilkins-Miller
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Sharing Web Resources (Week2 EDUC 6162)
The website I signed up for is........
That's right I choose NAYEC! http://www.naeyc.org/affiliates.NAEYC Mission Statement
NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources (NAEYC Bylaws, Article I., Section 1.1).
Goals
NAEYC expresses its mission in terms of three broad goals:
Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.
Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.
Building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.
Vision Statement
NAEYC's efforts are designed to achieve these ends:
All children have access to a safe and accessible, high quality early childhood education that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum; knowledgeable and well-trained program staff and educators; and comprehensive services that support their health, nutrition, and social well-being, in an environment that respects and supports diversity.
All early childhood professionals are supported as professionals with a career ladder, ongoing professional development opportunities, and compensation that attracts and retains high quality educators.
All families have access to early childhood education programs that are affordable and of high quality and actively participate in their children's education as respected reciprocal partners.
All communities, states, and the nation work together to ensure accountable systems of high-quality early childhood education for all children.
Strategic Objectives
NAEYC achieves its goals by:
Providing professional development opportunities and resources for those who work for and with young children
Convening individuals and groups with diverse perspectives to generate new knowledge and understanding of issues affecting the education and development of young children and their families.
Setting and publicizing standards that promote excellence in early childhood education and early childhood professional preparation.
Implementing systems to recognize early childhood education programs and early childhood professional preparation programs that meet NAEYC standards and guidelines.
Building public understanding and support for activities and services that promote the healthy development and learning of all young children and their families.
Advocating for public policies-and funding-to support a comprehensive system of high-quality early childhood education for all young children and families.
Fostering the development of a network of high-performing, inclusive organizations that share the goal of promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.
Statement of Philosophy and Values
Accomplishing NAEYC's mission is dependent on:
building the commitment, loyalty, and enthusiasm of thousands of people by providing opportunities for participation, contribution, and building consensus on critical issues;
valuing and respecting individuals with diverse viewpoints and perspectives who share a commitment to the education and development of young children;
designing programs and services that support individual and collective efforts to improve all early childhood programs regardless of sponsorship, funding, or structure;
encouraging and supporting a strong network of AEYC Affiliates that provide leadership and professional growth opportunities at the community and state levels;
supporting the development of individuals' professional competence and attitudes primarily through education, persuasion, and modeling;
building and maintaining a strong organizational structure (governance, communication, financial base, headquarters staff and facility) to provide leadership, coordination, and services.
NAEYC seeks to become a more highly functioning organization that exemplifies its mission and vision and is enriched by and continually grows from the ongoing institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion as a core value in its work throughout the Association.
I also chose...
http://acei.org/. PRINCIPLES/GOVERNANCE
Principles:
Statement of Commitment
To promote the inherent rights, education, and well-being of all children in their home, school and community.
To work for desirable conditions, programs, and practices for children from infancy through early adolescence.
To bring into active cooperation all individuals and groups concerned with children.
To raise the standard of preparation for those actively involved with the care and development of children.
To encourage continuous professional growth of educators.
To focus the public's attention on the rights and needs of children, and on the ways various programs must be adjusted to fit those rights and needs.
Beliefs
ACEI delivers its humanitarian mission based on a platform of four core beliefs.
Uniqueness
We believe each child possesses a unique set of gifts and talents. Educators and others invested in the education of children should value each child as a unique and special individual.
Universality
We believe that there are key principles that join our world together through the common bonds of human dignity and respect. All those concerned with the education of children should uphold these universal principles.
Quality
We believe that educational experiences are enhanced by instructional strategies and learning environments that offer the very best opportunities for children's learning within the context of the nation, community, city, town or village in which children live.
Equality
We believe all children should be educated in environments of fairness where there is freedom from bias or favoritism and where access to, and participation in, educational experiences are the cornerstone of the home, school and community.
ADW
That's right I choose NAYEC! http://www.naeyc.org/affiliates.NAEYC Mission Statement
NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources (NAEYC Bylaws, Article I., Section 1.1).
Goals
NAEYC expresses its mission in terms of three broad goals:
Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.
Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.
Building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.
Vision Statement
NAEYC's efforts are designed to achieve these ends:
All children have access to a safe and accessible, high quality early childhood education that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum; knowledgeable and well-trained program staff and educators; and comprehensive services that support their health, nutrition, and social well-being, in an environment that respects and supports diversity.
All early childhood professionals are supported as professionals with a career ladder, ongoing professional development opportunities, and compensation that attracts and retains high quality educators.
All families have access to early childhood education programs that are affordable and of high quality and actively participate in their children's education as respected reciprocal partners.
All communities, states, and the nation work together to ensure accountable systems of high-quality early childhood education for all children.
Strategic Objectives
NAEYC achieves its goals by:
Providing professional development opportunities and resources for those who work for and with young children
Convening individuals and groups with diverse perspectives to generate new knowledge and understanding of issues affecting the education and development of young children and their families.
Setting and publicizing standards that promote excellence in early childhood education and early childhood professional preparation.
Implementing systems to recognize early childhood education programs and early childhood professional preparation programs that meet NAEYC standards and guidelines.
Building public understanding and support for activities and services that promote the healthy development and learning of all young children and their families.
Advocating for public policies-and funding-to support a comprehensive system of high-quality early childhood education for all young children and families.
Fostering the development of a network of high-performing, inclusive organizations that share the goal of promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.
Statement of Philosophy and Values
Accomplishing NAEYC's mission is dependent on:
building the commitment, loyalty, and enthusiasm of thousands of people by providing opportunities for participation, contribution, and building consensus on critical issues;
valuing and respecting individuals with diverse viewpoints and perspectives who share a commitment to the education and development of young children;
designing programs and services that support individual and collective efforts to improve all early childhood programs regardless of sponsorship, funding, or structure;
encouraging and supporting a strong network of AEYC Affiliates that provide leadership and professional growth opportunities at the community and state levels;
supporting the development of individuals' professional competence and attitudes primarily through education, persuasion, and modeling;
building and maintaining a strong organizational structure (governance, communication, financial base, headquarters staff and facility) to provide leadership, coordination, and services.
NAEYC seeks to become a more highly functioning organization that exemplifies its mission and vision and is enriched by and continually grows from the ongoing institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion as a core value in its work throughout the Association.
I also chose...
http://acei.org/. PRINCIPLES/GOVERNANCE
Principles:
Statement of Commitment
To promote the inherent rights, education, and well-being of all children in their home, school and community.
To work for desirable conditions, programs, and practices for children from infancy through early adolescence.
To bring into active cooperation all individuals and groups concerned with children.
To raise the standard of preparation for those actively involved with the care and development of children.
To encourage continuous professional growth of educators.
To focus the public's attention on the rights and needs of children, and on the ways various programs must be adjusted to fit those rights and needs.
Beliefs
ACEI delivers its humanitarian mission based on a platform of four core beliefs.
Uniqueness
We believe each child possesses a unique set of gifts and talents. Educators and others invested in the education of children should value each child as a unique and special individual.
Universality
We believe that there are key principles that join our world together through the common bonds of human dignity and respect. All those concerned with the education of children should uphold these universal principles.
Quality
We believe that educational experiences are enhanced by instructional strategies and learning environments that offer the very best opportunities for children's learning within the context of the nation, community, city, town or village in which children live.
Equality
We believe all children should be educated in environments of fairness where there is freedom from bias or favoritism and where access to, and participation in, educational experiences are the cornerstone of the home, school and community.
ADW
Establishing Professional Contacts and Expanding Resources( Week 1 EDUC6162)
The steps that I took to locate and contact the two required professionals were as followed:
1. I contacted http://acei.org/, and tried connect with some early childhood professionals
2. I contacted my Best Friend Oyinda that is currently an educator in Cairo, Egypt.
3. I also tried to log on to the two websites that were listed on our blog assignment page, but I wasn't able to upload the pages.
4. I researched https://www.globalfundforchildren.org.
I was able to get in touch with my best friend, but all other attempts failed. I may possibly have to complete the alternate assignment. I ultimately chose global fund for child website to research. I chose this site because it was easy to navigate, and full of information that I could use in my career. I would like to know if anyone else is having an issue gaining contacts? any advice would help. Thanks!
ADW
1. I contacted http://acei.org/, and tried connect with some early childhood professionals
2. I contacted my Best Friend Oyinda that is currently an educator in Cairo, Egypt.
3. I also tried to log on to the two websites that were listed on our blog assignment page, but I wasn't able to upload the pages.
4. I researched https://www.globalfundforchildren.org.
I was able to get in touch with my best friend, but all other attempts failed. I may possibly have to complete the alternate assignment. I ultimately chose global fund for child website to research. I chose this site because it was easy to navigate, and full of information that I could use in my career. I would like to know if anyone else is having an issue gaining contacts? any advice would help. Thanks!
ADW
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