The ECE Community - Internationally

Three organizations that I found interesting are: 

1) International Coaching Council - this organizations offers Master Coaching Courses/Certificate. Although this organization is not specific to Early Childhood, it is relevant to my Community of Practice and coaching. There is a membership for this global organization and a directory for members to connect with each other. http://www.international-coaching-council.com

2) World Organization for Early Childhood Education - this organization defends and promotes the rights of the child to education and care worldwide and supports activities which improve accessibility to high quality education and care (World Organization for Early Childhood Education, 2013). There will also be a conference in June in Croatia for the members and non-members of OMEP. http://worldomep.org/en/

3) Global Partnership for Education - this organization is a multi-stakeholder partnership and funding platform that aims to strengthen education systems in developing countries in order to dramatically increase the number of children who are in school and learning (Global Partnership for Education, 2017). There are children worldwide who are unable to receive quality education, especially those in developing countries. This organization is bound to increase the number of children who have access to quality early childhood education. 

Job Opportunity

Senior Education Specialist - Learning Assessment Systems

 

Here are some requirements for the position:

 

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in a social science discipline (education, economics, public policy, psychology, or a related discipline). 

• At least 8 years of experience in country level education sector reform and planning, with specialized expertise in the area of learning and assessments.  10 or more years of experience is preferred.

• At least 5 years’ experience in a developing country, with successful experience in implementing learning assessments or supporting national teams to strengthen learning assessment systems. Experience can include working on large scale assessments, national examinations, and/or classroom-based assessments. 

• Good understanding of the challenges developing countries face in designing, implementing, and sustaining efforts to monitor learning and use learning data to improve learning. 

• Good knowledge of the institutional environment, including familiarity with global initiatives to monitor learning and key actors working in this space. 

References

Global Partnership for Education. (2017). About us. Retrieved from 

                  http://www.globalpartnership.org/about-us

World Organization for Early Childhood Education. (2013). About OMEP. Retrieved from 

                 http://worldomep.org/en/about-omep-2/

ECE Community: National/Federal Level

When researching organizations that appealed to me I wanted to focus on those that could help in my future management position.

1) Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC)

• This organization provides resources throughout the early childhood field and is where I receive my information around coaching. 
• Through this website you can find standards, employment opportunities and resources particular to Head Start.
• There is a director position posted for a Head Start in Texas. Some of the preferred requirements include a Doctoral in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Management, Human Relations or related field, head start experience, and bilingual in English and Spanish.

2) Association for Early Learning Leaders - www.earlylearningleaders.org

• This organization has a membership attached to it, if you would like to utilize all of the benefits.
• They offer webinars on various topics along with an annual conference.
• The goal of this association is to strengthen the knowledge, skills & abilities of early care directors, owners, emerging leaders, and other early learning professionals to ensure quality child care programs for young children (Association for Early Learning Leaders, n.d.).

3) National Head Start Association (NHSA) - www.nhsa.org

• This association is key to my program and provides resources and professional development opportunities related to Head Start.
• There is a section that focuses on getting involved in the association and advocating.
• There is a membership opportunity with NHSA, as well. 

Reference

Association for Early Learning Leaders. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.earlylearningleaders.org