National Children's Advocacy Center - works to respond to and prevent child abuse through education, service and leadership. It works to get the agencies, law enforcement and the courts to respond in a timely matter to child abuse issue, as well as, train others to deal with the problem of child abuse. I chose this organization because it encourages organizations to work together to protect children from abuse
National Head Start Association - works to provide low income children and families with early childhood educational opportunities. It also participates with community outreach in order to place families with needed services and information. I chose Head Start because I am a big supporter of the program and how they make a difference in the lives of children and families. All children need to receive an appropriate education regardless of financial abilities, and Head Start works to make sure that they have the opportunity
National Association for the Education of Young Children - works on behalf of young children to set standards of excellence for programs and teachers in early childhood education. I chose this organization because it makes sure that the ece programs and teachers are providing quality education and service to children and families.
Job opportunities: Early Childhood Instructor, Child Life Specialist, Parent Educator
Along with the current skills and experience I have, I would need to become familiar with the specific regulations related to each of these jobs including curriculum development and identifying developmental objectives for children and families.
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Wanda, I think the three organizations that you chose are very important. I did not know about the National Children's Advocacy Center but am happy to see an organization like this exist. I am also a supporter of the National Head Start Association. Their roles and values in the early childhood community has greatly impacted the children and families in the community I grew up in. The parents are given the resources that they need while the children are given a safe place to learn and play. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI also chose Head Start. I only knew a little bit about it before I researched it. I actually never realized it was part of a federal program, I never thought about it beyond my own state. I think it is beneficial to giving disadvantage children the advantage that they need before they start school.
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