Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community:National/Federal Level

For this weeks Blog Assignment of posting three national/federal organizations or communities of practice I chose three different organizations that appealed to me based on what they have to offer, not only for the children and families, but also for us as educators and professionals in the early childhood field.  And for me personally I definitely feel if an organization is able to foster the well-being of children, families, and us as professionals in this field of early childhood studies based strictly on the work and services they provide in the ECE Community, then these are definitely worth while organizations that should be recognized.




Save the Children                            

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

Who We Are

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children. Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. 

So it is because of this that I chose this particular organization, and my agency was fortunate enough a few years ago to have "Save the Children" visit one of our Head-starts here in Yucca Valley California.  And I was very impressed with this organization, as well as their commitment to helping children and families all around the world.   I am also providing the link to the segment that aired on, "The Today Show", which highlighted this visit, as well as the importance of early childhood education, specifically Pre-school.


The Today Show Retrieved from:  http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/44670244#44670244  




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

                                      

http://www.naeyc.org/  


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:

1. Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.
2. Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.
3. 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
  As a members of "NAEYC", I think most of us can appreciate just what this organization does and continues to do on a daily basis, in regards to the field of early childhood studies.  And not only for the children and families, but also for us as educators and professionals in the field.        
  

  
As members of  "NAEYC"  I think most of us can stand by this organizations beliefs and commitment to the improvement and well-being of not only the children and their families, but also for the programs, as well as us as professionals, in this early childhood field.





The World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP)

 

http://www.omep-usnc.org/ 

Making a difference for children
at home and around the world!

Welcome to the OMEP-USA website. We are part of an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization with members in more than 70 countries.

We are college professors, preschool teachers, primary-grade teachers, school administrators, social workers, psychologists, doctors, nurses, policy makers, administrators, journalists, physical therapists, librarians, lawyers, policymakers, college students, volunteers, parents, grandparents, advocates, and activists.

Our goal is to ensure the well-being, rights, and education of children (birth – age 8) and their families in the U.S.A. and around the world -- today and in the future.

OMEP is the oldest and largest international organization focusing on early childhood. OMEP has Consultative Status with the United Nations, UNICEF, and UNESCO.
As an educator and professional in the field this international organization is definitely one that appealed to me first and foremost because of their goal of ensuring the well-being, rights, and education of children ages 0-8 and their families in the U.s and all around the world.  What also appealed to me was the fact that the members of OMEP consisted of various individuals working in and affiliated with all areas of education.




References:


http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm


 http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/44670244#44670244   


http://www.naeyc.org/ 


http://www.omep-usnc.org/