Exploring  Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

Three communities of  practice that appeal to me

1-Bridges4kids.It is a non-profit organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents and professionals working with children from birth through transition to adult life. I have chosen  this organization  because it provides parents, educators, and others the information, knowledge and supports  they need to help children with special needs to develop and grow in a healthy environment . Likewise, I was interested in this organization as it focus on building partnerships between families, schools and communities to help promote children's learning and development.

2-  Michigan Association for the education of Young Children. I have picked this association because it works on improving the education and the well-being of   young children  through professional development and advocacy.

3-Early Childhood Investment Corporation  . Early childhood investment collaborate with state and local, public and private partners to promote early childhood policy and program innovations and provide technical assistance and evidence-based information about community strategies that help children and families thrive.I have chosen this corporation because it focus on helping young children to have a great start and arrives at the kindergarten door ready to succeed in school, with parents who are committed to educational achievement. It has great resources that can help providers improve the care and education they give to children.

The job that apples to me is directing my own center. I feel that my journey in the early childhood field has helped me to gain the skills and the knowledge that I need  in running my own center.

References

Bridges4 kids :http://www.bridges4kids.org/

Michigan Association for the education of Young Children :http://www.miaeyc.org/

Early Childhood Investment Corporation : http://greatstartforkids.org/