Time Well Spent

To start off my final blog for my master's I would like to say thank you. This was an interesting journey for me. I would like to thank Dr. Embree for all her hard work for me and the class. Over nine months ago I found that I was pregnant and that the baby was due during the time I would be taking my master's capstone. I decided to put of my capstone course for eight weeks so I could have my baby boy and get my brain kind-of back on track so I could finish strong. Due the month of April our family suffered a tragic loss. My mother-in-law and nephew were hiking in the Grand Canyon and lost their footing and drowned. This has been a very rough time for my family. My three girls were very close to her and they struggle everyday without her. I did not realize how much I have build a positive relationship and loving relationship with her until she is gone. The reason I mention this to you all is because this class has not been easy for me. I was trying to find a way just to write the paper and not interact with the class before class started. I am glad this did not happened because I enjoyed interacting with all and learning about your passions. I found reading and interacting with you help me stay the course so again I would like to say thank you very much. My project evolved as I was working on it and learning from you and Dr. Embree. Because of the state of mind I was in before the course started I was not sure this paper could come together like it did. My long term goals have changed because of my loss. I still want to have a preschool but it will be put off because my family needs me more the starting a new business. Right now my focus is on volunteering at my children's school and helping them succed in school. My baby boy will never know his grandmother but i must create a world of memories for his sister's I will use my education to help my children and the children I work with at the school. Because of this project I will be talking to a few individuals who have built an therapy business in Colorado because they can help me see if it is possible to have them start building a business like this in our community to help with early intervention and intervention. My future was to work on my doctorate but know I am not sure I can accomplish it emotionally. I would like to thank everyone for your support and comments they did help with my project.

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

Community of Practice
ECTA Center
http://ectacenter.org/topics/intl/intl.asp
They have a large number of resources for early intervention and many articles that can provide knowledge.

International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI)
The growing need for effective early intervention programs. A professional society providing a framework for communicating advances and promoting international networks in the field of early intervention
http://depts.washington.edu/isei/


Job
Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention
New Bedford, MA
Meeting Street is where children of all ages and abilities receive individualized attention from highly trained, dedicated educators, therapists, and staff who work as a team, sharing strategies and identifying solutions to bring out the best in each and every child. At Meeting Street, we believe in the power of inclusion and foster it in all we do. Our goal is to create an environment, and ultimately a world, where individuals of all abilities learn, play, work, and live together.

Early Intervention
Meeting Street’s Early Intervention provides children and their family the services needed during the very early years of development. Our personalized approach includes a team of professionals who will evaluate your child and then create and implement a customized plan that includes all areas of development. We offer most of these services in the child’s home making it convenient for parents and more effective for children.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:
Partners and provides support to families of eligible and potentially eligible infants or toddlers so the child can develop to their fullest potential and participate functionally within their family and community.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND EDUCATION 

• Bachelor of Science or Arts in Childhood Development, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education or Special Education with a concentration in infant/toddler development.

OR

Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution with at least 12 college credits of coursework focused on infants, toddlers and/or families AND 300+ hours of practicum or work experience with young children under the age of 5.

• A minimum of 1 year experience working with infants, toddlers and families in an Early Childhood setting. 

• Home visiting and/or case management experience within a multidisciplinary team preferred.

• Valid pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.

At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Infant Toddler Specialist - Early Intervention 

Ready Set Go Therapy, LLC - Raleigh, NC 27603 

Part-time, Contract

Ready Set Go Therapy LLC is seeking experienced, professional, compassionate, fun-loving, and highly enthusiastic Infant Toddler Specialists, who love to work with infants and toddlers; (0-3 years old); with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their caregivers. The service will be provided in their natural environment during weekly sessions. We are serving families in Wake, Harnett, Lee, and Johnston Counties. We are seeking therapists to cover a variety of areas. We are in need of part time English and Spanish Speaking therapists. The Therapist must possess a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or a related field, with a solid knowledge of Early Childhood development.

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

Community of Practice

The Annie E. Casey Foundation - This foundation has a community of bloggers and articles related to the improvement of children in the United States.

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) as article and a community of organizations that related to early intervention.

Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children - provides a network ofn professional development and information sharing


I would love to one day teach at an online school early education because I believe it is so helpful and many professionals have to work and go to school. I have enjoyed my experience at Walden and would like to return the favor.
Jobs :
Infant/Toddler CDA Instructor-Coach
Job Summary: The Infant/Toddler CDA Instructor-Coach is responsible for assisting 20-25 child care teachers in meeting the educational requirements needed to attain the Child Development Associate’s Credential through direct instruction, providing aligned technical assistance visits and coaching, coordinating site visits and guest lectures, facilitating communities of practice, and observing, and implementing applied practice activities. This includes working full-time, year round in the CDA program. He/she will be responsible for teaching the CDA classes, and mentoring and supporting candidates in successful completion of the requirements to attain a CDA credential.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Certified Toddler CLASS Observer
• 5+ years professional experience in field of education
• Deep conceptual understanding of the CDA program and Adult learning styles.
• Experience providing professional development and support to education professionals
• Ability to track and monitor student progress
• Adept use of technology
• Must have valid driver’s license and transportation
• Ability to obtain a Louisiana Right to Review and background check
• Position requires a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend work
• LA Pathways Trainer Certification

Instructor - Education/Early Childhood

This is a full-time, 9-month position 

Must be able to teach Education and Child Development classes  with varied strategies. Must serve on various committees and outside boards. Must serve on Club Sponsor, Department, Division, and College-wide committees. Must integrate technology in instruction and College responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. 

Faculty Commitments 
Wow: I commit to wow by closely monitoring student behavior and progress and intervening immediately to connect students to college resources. 
Fun: I commit to fun by knowing each student's name the first week of class and finding ways to connect with students outside of the classroom. Innovation: I commit to innovation by utilizing learner-centered pedagogy to improve student success. 
Family: I commit to family by having one-on-one meetings with each student early in the semester to ensure a personal connection with each individual. 
Yes: I commit to yes by developing a highly structured course with clear expectations for students and consequences for not meeting those expectations. 

SALARY: Based on Faculty Salary Schedule. Excellent benefits

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Prefer a proven record of successful education, child development/early childhood teaching experience in community college. Prefer three years of experience in working with preschools or school age classrooms possibly including kindergarten, pre-kindergarten, special education, nursery school, ECI, Head Start Programs or child care.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Education, Child Development/Early Childhood Education or related field required.