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

Administration for Children and Families – Head Start Program

Position:  Program Specialist for Region IV – Atlanta, GA

I chose this program because I currently work in a Head Start Program and I am familiar with the work of the Program Specialist and I have experience in this program.  I feel that I have established some great relationships with people in the both the local and federal program and that I can be a great asset to Regional Program

Office of the Administration for Children and Families Head Start Program. (n.d.).  Services to children

                with disabilities.  Retrieved from http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/.

                                                                                                                                                                 

Institute for Disabilities Study – University of Southern Mississippi

I chose this organization because of the great work they do in providing resources, training and technical assistance and professional development to professionals working with children with disabilities.  They not only look at disabilities, but also health, housing and employment for those with disabling conditions.  I did not locate any employment opportunities that were available.

University of Southern Mississippi. (n.d.)  Institute of Disability Studies.   Retrieved from

http://www.usm.edu/disability-studies. 

                                                                                                                                            

Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)

ACEI is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting the optimal education and development of children in a changing world through various programs and projects.  ACEI members have acted as social change agents, involving themselves in various critical societal issues in their efforts to ensure that children around the world are protected, supported, and educated in ways that allow them to reach their full potential.  I chose this organization because of the work they do in the field of early childhood education, both in the U.S. and overseas, by ensure that all children have an opportunity achieve and education.  I believe I have the skills to work in this organization and because of their commitment to be agents of change throughout the world; this is a program that has brought about more self-awareness and interest in the ECE program in more diverse nations.   Their Love Me, Teach Me program that promotes children’s rights and needs on a global realm is built on four cornerstones:  See me, Hear me, Love me and Teach me.  I would work in this organization even though it is strictly voluntary.

Association for Childhood Education International.   Retrieved from http://www.acei.org/