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