Child Care Associates: http://www.childcareassociates.org/
This organization was formed more than 40 years ago in the state of Texas. The initial goal was to provide a basic necessity for many Texas families... quality child care. Child Care Associates is the largest private non-profit child development organization in the area, operating 37 child development centers throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Child Care Associates also oversees several other programs and special initiatives in this immediate region, all focused on early childhood development. The mission of this organization is to assist family successes through excellence in comprehensive child care and development services. The vision of this organization is to implement our model for delivering quality child care and development services throughout this industry, serving as the leader in child development service delivery with the capability of providing a turnkey business model for other child development organizations (Child Care Associates, 2013). The one employment opportunity that interests me is the Regional Director position. I would need to be able to oversee and mentor center directors within assigned region to ensure job performance and competency levels meet desired expectations. I would have to be knowledgeable of personnel policies and ensure that they are administered fairly and consistently and ensure that daily center operations, staffing requirements and staff-child ratios meet Minimum Standards and Head Start Performance Standards.
ECI (Early Childhood Intervention): https://www.mhmrtc.org/CO/
ECI is a statewide program for families with children, birth to three, with disabilities and
developmental delays. ECI supports families to help their children reach their potential through
developmental services. These services are provided by a variety of local agencies and
organizations across Texas. These services are also free for children under the age of three. ECI goes to families and focuses on working with the child and family in their natural environment, such as at home, grandma's, or a child care center. Essentially, it's where children live, learn and play. Research shows that growth and development are most rapid in the early years of life. The earlier problems are identified, the greater the chance of reducing the impact of them. Early intervention responds to the critical needs of children and families by:
- promoting development and learning,
- providing support to families,
- coordinating services, and
- decreasing the need for costly special programs.
The employment opportunity that interests me the most is an Early Intervention Specialist. This position requires a bachelors degree (minimnum) and a special credentialing system. EISs earn their credential by completing specific training activities on their Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP). Once all of the training activities on the IPDP are completed, an EIS is awarded a certificate declaring his/her status as an EIS Professional. EISs must obtain 10 contact hours of Continuing Professional Education each year in order to maintain their credential. EISs must also complete 3 hours of ethics training every two years in addition to the 10 hours of CPE.
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children: http://www.texasaeyc.org/
TAEYC is committed to promoting professional development and evidence-based best practices in early childhood education and TAEYC recognizes the early years set children up for all future educational success, and is committed to furthering their mission, vision and values. TAEYC is a state affiliate of the National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Texas AEYC mission is to provide opportunities for professional growth and to broaden public awareness on early care and education issues affecting the lives of children and families.
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