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Saturday, August 20, 2011

Early Childhood on an International Scale!

There are a multitude of positive consequences for being actively aware of early childhood issues and trends throughout the world.  However, there are three that really stick out for me!  One, it is essential to stay abreast of world/global impact of early childhood education in other countries.  It is important as an ECE advocate to know where there are great ideas and trends and where I can serve as a support and a resources.  Second, being aware of issues and trends in ECE throughout the world causes reflection about issues and trends in my current/local area.  This allows a certain focus and a "bringing of attention to" how similar issues are being handled right here in my own home.  And finally, learning and reviewing from other ECE professionals globally gives me new insight, new ideas and new information about issues and trends that I may not have thought of previously.  It is a great platform for producing and sharing ideas in our field.

One goal for all early childhood educators to focus on when coordi8nating with each other is to create world wide advocates for what is best for children; their health, their education and their families.  The more voices that are fighting for what is right, the stronger and louder we will become!


Thank you everyone for a great class and see you in September!!!!

Saturday, August 13, 2011

International Early Childhood Professionalsim

The UNESCO website was very interesting!  One of the greatest insights that I had was just reviewing the website, it is quite complex and covers, not only early childhood education, but also; Secondary, Adult, higher and inclusive education systems throughout the world as well!

Part of its mission is to "expand and improve comprehensive early childhood care and education for all." (UNESCO, 2011).  And, "leads the international policy drive for an integrated early childhood care and education system that encompasses both the well-being and holistic development of the child" (UNESCO, 2011).  I had no idea that there was such an extensive website/organization out there that was so dedicated to all forms of education, including early childhood education.

In addition, you can review various different country profiles and their specific information, initiatives and ideas as they related to early childhood.  The site is a wonderful resource for all active advocates in the field.

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/strengthening-education-systems/early-childhood/

Saturday, August 6, 2011

DEC continued

My exploration of the DEC website this week sent me to the "Resources for families" section.  This lead me to a great list of resources, primarily website resources, for families on all kinds of interests.  Some websites were state specific while others were more general but offered some excellent information, such as; Exceptional Parent magazine at www.eparent.com and Toolkit for Hispanic families at  http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/2006toolkit/index.htm 


These websites will provide families with all kinds of information as well as additional helpful links.
This website is all about equity and excellence in early childhood education.  The idea is that all children regardless of culture, race, ethnicity or ability can have access to a least restrictive environment with heavy parent involvement.  
There are some great links for all families in this section of the DEC website, please bookmark and share with families whenever possible and releveant!


http://www.dec-sped.org/

Early Childhood Resources

  • http://nieer.org/
  • http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
  • http://www.ccw.org/
  • http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
  • http://www.childrensdefense.org/
  • http://www.dec-sped.org/
  • http://www.erikson.edu/
  • http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
  • http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  • http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
  • http://www.highscope.org/
  • http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
  • http://www.naeyc.org/
  • http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
  • http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
  • http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
  • http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
  • http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
  • http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
  • http://www.nccanet.org/
  • http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
  • http://www.omep-usnc.org/
  • http://www.preknow.org/
  • http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
  • http://www.voices.org/
  • http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
  • http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
  • http://www.zerotothree.org/
  • http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller