Time Well Spent

This program  has been a wonderul journey for me. There were some curves, roadblocks and even a detour, but I made it here safely at the end of the road which is my last course in this program.  Throughout this program, I have learned how adults learn. I have also learned that communition is important when dealing with adults and last but not least I learn that we must learn about others cultures in order to help families and their children. I enjoyed reading the Gonzalez Family Story which inspired me to learn another language and become a translator in my community. This degree will help me to teach adults how to effectively work in the early childhood field. My long term goals to help each school be successful in having a 100% parental involvement at each school, that is a goal of mine. Parents must learn the importance of their input in their child's education. I will begin teaching at the Local University in the Fall and I will be able to share with others what I learned from my colleagues in this program. Thanks for sharing your experiences which has helped me to grow as as educator and teacher.

Dr. Davis and my fellow colleagues, I wish you much success in all that you do. I hope that you all do just what you sat out to do in your speech because I have already started on my journey. I look forward to seeing or even working with some of you in the future, even in post graduate courses. Dr. Davis thanks for all of your feedback it helped  tremendously, I am a better writer.. Good luck and Best Wishes to everyone.



My Contact Information:

Debra Halbert
P. O. Box 1601
Clarksdale, MS 38614
662-645-2223

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

The three organizations that stand out to me is the World Organization for Early Childhood Education, United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Nation Head Start Association and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF. I feel that these three organizations are committed to providing quality early childhood education to children and families. There are several vacancies available at  all three organizations but  the UNICEF organization  interest me the  most. I would like to apply for a Consultancy Assignment: Consultancy to support implementation of monitoring, research, field support activities of ECD. For this position you would need a Master Degree in the EC and I feel that I will be qualified as of May 2013. I feel that that I meet all of the requirements for this position such as 5 years of professional experience, knowledge and experience in ECD As a candidate you must be able to speak English. I think that I would be an asset this international organization.  I feel that the skills that they are requiring for the position, I feel I have experience working with diverse families before, I have working experience in the field of early childhood.

 

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



Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Levels

 

I have always been a part of National Organizations that have assisted me in the work that I do as an early childhood professional. I feel that in order to work successfully with parents, staff and the community, you must be affiliated with organizations that will assist you in the work that you will be doing. I feel that the following organizations represent the work that and the Challenge Question for my capstone project. These resources will be used in m project.

National Coalition for Parent Involvement (NCPIE) I chose this organization, because of the importance that parent play in their children education. The organization provides a variety of resources for parents and teachers.

 
National Head Start Association (NHSA) is an organization that provides services, resources and professional development to local head start agencies to assure quality services to children.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAYEC) is a program that intent is to assist programs in making sure that they provide education to children through age 8.

 
Job Opportunities that is available in the NAYEC that are of interest to me in the Accreditation Coordinator/ Program Coordinator both positions require a Bachelor or advance degree in early childhood education. Other skills include good oral/written communication skills. I must be able to use MS Office and work in a fast paced environment.

 
Reference:

 http://www.naeyc.org/

http://ncpie.org/WhatsHappening/index.cfm

 

http://www.nhsa.org/about_nhsa/nhsa_history

 

 

 

 



Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

I have been working the Early Childhood Education field for over 15 years. I have always been involved with organizations that promote growth and development for children.

The organizations that I feel appeal to is
 Mississippi Advocate for Public Education (MAE).
Mississippi Head Start Association (MSHA)
School Readiness Leadership Team (local organization)

I chose these organizations because I believe a quality education for all all, but I think that parent play a great role in the education of their child.  Each of these organization attempt to find strategies and goals for students and parent that will prepare them not only for the next grade but for the future.


Job Opportnities that interest me are the Pre-K Coordinator. This person is responsible for the alignment of the LEA's with the local head start, and child care facilities. I have applied for this position and wish that I get it.  I think that I bring great knowledge and insight to the position. some of the skills that I have are good written and oral communication skills, critical thinking. Thuis getting this degree has given the skills I need for this position. I am in my last course and hope that I recieve this jobe opportunity to help my community.