Sunday, May 19, 2013

Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels


The local or state organizations I would like to work with is Jefferson County Board of Education, Parent Committee at the Jefferson County School District and last but not least the Quality Stars. 

Jefferson County Board of Education where they are willing to serve everyone in the process of making the district better.  The Board of Education fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation.  As a parent, and education I want to work with the board and work diligently each day to help the children in the district.  With the Board of Education you need prior work experience and a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Parent Committee at the Jefferson County School District get parents involved by inviting them to the classrooms, having fund raisers, working together as a whole, and openly communicate with each other to on a daily basis. With this organization there is no education needed.

Quality Stars is developed by the Mississippi Department of Human Service Division of Early Childhood Care & Development.  This programs help childcare facilities who volunteer to participate in the program earn quality stars with Infant/Toddler using the Infant/Toddler Rating Scale (ITERS) and Preschool age children using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS).  This program focuses on the best education for our young children in the Mississippi area. It helps childcare centers provide the best quality care for our young children focusing on communication with children, learning styles, cleanliness and exploring the world with a different outlook.   With Quality Stars you need a bachelor’s degree and prior work experience with children.