Week 5

• New insights and information you have gained from these conversations 

      As future professionals we learn that we must strive to keep learning. It is suggested that as future educators we must be informed to help our students make strong gains.We are to be well informed in a diverse array of topics to support learning and whole person growth.

• Describe in particular the additional information about issues of equity and excellence you acquired from your international sources.

 We must always strive to be sound in our values and morals.We show our students the standards we set early on.

We must strive to keep students engaged.

Week 4

The organization that I have been following is zero to three. There is a great deal of information pertaining to children and families.

Information, which is vital, has to deal with the Congress Support of welfare reform to support families who need assistance.

This is vital information so that valuable resources can be in place to best aid families through. Ages zero- three are critical. Those primary developmental years are crucial to sound growth and development. We must strive to place programs in place to help young people make strides. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. I am aware of the TANF program because I work with families that receive this assistance or is applying for it.

WEEK 3 BLOG POST

Website Review

Have not heard back at this time – Just told individuals are very busy

Insights from the website

·       Knowledge varies substantially between countries., very little is known. There may be statistics showing the number of families in poverty or percentage of children undernourished. But what poverty means for families - and how the ways they cope affect children may not be understood. In other countries, more is known overall, but information about children in particular groups - such as among disadvantaged minorities or in isolated areas - is lacking.

·       Research focuses on specific aspects of childhood and is rarely well linked together. Internationally, children and childhood have attracted much research. However, this research has tended to focus on particular areas of education, health, psychology, or on particular groups of children such a street children or child workers. Often this knowledge is not brought together.

·       Impacts of key development policies on children are poorly understood or documented. The debate continues as to which policies or sets of policies are most effective in reducing poverty overall. However, even policies that reduce poverty overall

It is important as Educators that we remain connected to the issues an trend which are unfolding in the realm of Child Advocacy and Development- We should stay engaged and connected. 

A) Organization Description

ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

Our mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.

B) International Organization-ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS INTERNATIONAL

ACEI is a global community of educators and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children.

Mission
Our mission is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.

Every child in every nation will have access to a quality education. This education will prepare children to become responsible and engaged citizens and ready them for life in a changing world.

C) The theme is also child protection and safety worldwide from predators to abuse for children to remain safe

from harm.

D) Lessons Learned

The lessons which I have learned from these different websites is that  Childhood Support is a ongoing world always emerging an seeking to reach greater heights. 

Thus far my experience in establishing contacts continues to be a work in progress. I have been emailing organizations, rather this connection has not emerged yet. I plan on contacting several Universities to establish partnerships and consulitng with co-workers that are within the early childhood field. If I am unsuccessful with this attempt I will use the alternative route to establish professional contacts. I am eager to learn more about children in other countires to learn more about ways to better serve families. Certainly the websites will allow for more information to help connect some of these important concepts together.