Education 6990: Week 4

1. United States Department of Education- I would be interested in this organization in terms of working on the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).  This act also aligns with my current focus of quality education before Kindergarten. By improving educational outcomes for all students, closing achievement gaps, increasing equity, and improving the quality of instruction.

http://www.ed.gov/

2. Childcare.gov is the official resource for United States government childcare information. This is a site where many can go to find different resources on currently information regarding early childhood education. I like there is a section for parents to look for childcare that suits their needs best. I would be interesting in helping with the research and development of this list.

http://www.childcare.gov

3. NAECY is The National Association for the Education of Young Children. I would be interested in assisting with setting the standards of excellence for programs and teachers in early childhood education. I believe this organization can help bridge the gap by setting appropriate standards.

http://www.naeyc.org/

EDUC-6990: Experiencing Support: Developing Communities of Practice

At least three local or state organizations or communities of practice that appealed to you, and explain why you chose them

  1.)Howard Community College

2.)  Bet Yeladim Preschool

3.)  Howard County Public School System

These are three organizations I am very interested in. I am alumni from all three of these organizations. I have previously worked for Bet Yeladim Preschool in the past and enjoyed my time there very much. I would be interested in current job opportunities with both the Howard county Public School System and Howard community College.

Job opportunities (currently available or not) that interest you

I would be interested in either being an adjunct faculty member at Howard community College or working in an administrative role for the Howard County Public School System. I would love a role that encouraged me to become an activist for early childhood education within the public school system. 


Skills and experience that you would need to competently fulfill each of these roles

Unfortunately as I see these positions open up for opportunity I get continuous feedback that I do not have enough experience. Then I get become frustrated and discouraged at finding roles such as these with no one willing to take a chance on me. I have been taking on new roles within my current position so that I can add that experience to my resume as well.