The three community of practice organizations that I have found interesting are:
Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their families (ICC)
Vernal Moms group
Vernal Home School Resources
I chose the ICC because it links to all the different agencies in Utah that work with Early intervention. They get all these different agencies and work of the issues facing early intervention in the state of Utah. They bring parents into the group for participation. They also have a direct link to the Governor or Utah. I find what they work on interesting and helpful. I chose the Vernal Moms group because they are moms that are located around the area with young children and they have activities for families and moms. They interests are to keep children active and explore the Unitah Basin. I chose the Vernal Home School Resources because so many children are home schooled in our area and I am interested in their view point of early education and why they chose home schooling. They do activities and meet regular to group teach the children.
Jobs that I am interested in the area really is not what i am doing with my life. I have a 2 month old, 5 year old, 7 year old and a 10 year old. I volunteer and work at their school. If I could I would have a teaching position at their school. The requirements that I need are a degree of any sort. They are a private school and do not need teaching certification. They do hire ex-educators so I would qualify to teach the lower grades with the education I have received from Walden.
Hello Charissa,
ReplyDeleteI found Vernal Home School Resources interesting because I too, am curious to know why parents choose to home school. I am also interested in the educational outcomes as well as the success rate. I can only imagine the work that entailed in home schooling. Having available resources I am quite sure is appreciated and utilized.
Christine
The ICC and both Vernal organizations sound helpful to your community and to interventions in early childhood. The organizations also seem to incorporate the whole family which is important to children's development. Thank you for sharing and I hope you find a job opportunity that suits your needs.
ReplyDeleteJackie M.