The newsletter is issued every quarter and contains information regarding upcoming conferences and regional news. This resource is more focused on the education portion of early childhood so that educators know how and where to further their education and how to voice their concerns and opinions in regards to early childhood education.
The issue that caught my eye was the doing away with or watering down the early childhood license or certification standards in each state. I think this is a concern in regards to educating our youngest learners and making sure that educators and programs are top quality.
I am continuing to try and find out about the affiliate in my state which is Iowa. I would like to know more about the organization here and some of the concerns facing the state.
Links:
http://www.naecte.org/
http://www.naecte.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=29 )
Hi Lori:
ReplyDeleteIf I would have chosen that website, that issue probably would have caught my eye as well. If that does happpen, there still should be a screening process or something that potential caregivers/teachers should go through if they are planning to work in this field. Everyone is not called to work with children. Therefore, the screening process will help eliminate those candidates who do not qualify in my opinion...