Roles in the ECE Community National and Federal Level:

One of the National Organizations that I explored and find interest in was NAEYC. This organization looks out for the best interest of children. They focus on health and safety, positive interaction between adults and children, and parent involvement. It is a big ordeal for an organization to be NAEYC accredited. This means that your program meets all of the above guidelines mentioned above.

Job opportunity with this organization would be a Program Monitor , this person go to the different center to monitor the programs performance.

The next organization that I researched and was impressed with was the National Education Association (NEA). This organization is concerned about the education of young children and helping educators solve issues that they may be having. This program gives Educators an opportunity to learn from each other by networking with other Educators.

The job opportunity that I see through this organization is maybe a Educator Resource Person , an Academic Coach, or maybe someone in Administration.

The third organization that I researched was The National Association of Head Start. This organization is geared at improving the quality of Head Start programs and ensuring that their educators are well trained and knowledgeable of Early Childhood Standards and requirements.

The job opportunity that I see through this organization is to be Program Reviewer, Director of Head-Start, or a Center Manager.
The skills that I feel I would need to fulfill the qualification of these job opportunities is Knowledge, and a passion on Early Childhood Studies.

References;
www.naeyc.orgwww.nea.orgwww.nationalheadstart.org

Community Organizations

There are several groups that I believe that have the interest of the children in mind.  The first group that I think is very helpful is The Boys and Girls Club.  This is a local and national organization that works in various communities to improve children skills.  It also is a mentorship program in the community.  There are various activities that go on throughout the school term and during the summer that help children build or increase skills that will help them become successful students as well as members of the community in which they live.

The next group is a local organization that has recently been organized in my community that is called saving our Youth; this group also is a mentorship program for young children, more so teens to help them get back on the right track.  This program is like a second chance at life.  People from various walk of lives serves on this committee.  They offer advice, help, or prayer to help children get the resources needed to accomplish goals or get on the right track.

The third group is another local organization in my community that is involved in restoring our youth by mentoring, teaching, and helping them to develop necessary life skills.  This group is CYIA better known as Community Youth in Action.  This organization is developing from local church leaders and community leaders.  This organization helps children develop skills through a Christian outlook.  I am currently apart of two of the three organizations and believe in the motto of all three.

Erica Hines

Reflecting on Learning

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

My most passionate hope for my future is to touch the life of a child, and their families as I help them see that behind every cloud is a silver lining by teaching them to empower themselves with knowledge.  I hope to encourage them to reach for the stars and do all they can to accomplish all goals that they set for themselves.

I would like to say thank you to all of my colleagues and my instructor for all the encouragement and support that have been giving throughout this part of my journey to becoming the best Anti-bias educator there is.  THANKS for all you have done and THANKS for being you.  Much, much wishes on your endeavors for obtaining and accomplishing your goals.

Erica Hines