Saturday, March 15, 2014

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

                                   Three local or state organizations

1)    TAEYC (Texas Association for the Education of Young Children)
2)    Early Childhood Intervention Services at the Andrews Center
3)    Salvation Army (Pathway of Hope)
I chose TAEYC because it supports quality for all children. TAEYC views the early years of a child’s life as a ladder which will support a child’s ability to be set up for future academic achievements. TAEYC collaborates with other agencies in order to alleviate and to address any needs that young children and their families need fulfilled. There were no available job opportunities; however, the agency values and utilizes those who are interested in volunteering and contributing to the great cause.

          The Andrews Center provides Early Childhood Intervention to support and assistance children and their families. This program provides services in the home or in other environments; which ensures that services are accessible and available for each family in order to enhance their child’s development and growth. Staff also partners up with childcare centers and extended family members in order to provide the best services to meet the child’s developmental and learning skills. Although the center does have available job opportunities, I did not see any available openings that interest me at this time.
          Salvation Army (Pathway of Hope) believes in supporting families in order to contribute by assisting families in turning their difficult situations around long term. I chose this organization because if families are receiving the resources needed to better their situation, children will be affected the most because their needs will be met as well and it may ensure a greater chance for children to receive adequate education and care. There were no available job opportunities; however, the agency values and utilizes those who are interested in volunteering and contributing to the great cause.

                                         Skills and Experience Needed
          The Andrews Center and the Salvation Army requires either a bachelor or a master degree in fulfilling the positions listed above. Experience is appreciated, but not required. TEAYC encourages those who may consider in becoming a member or a volunteer to join the organization in order to partner up and effectively carry out the cause in order to benefit and support children and their families.

1 comment:

  1. My favorite organization would be the Salvation Army, because everyone can partake in helping families and donating they can to help the needy. It's also a very popular organization and has helped thousands if not millions of people in need.

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