EDUC 6162-1_ISSUES AND TRENDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Issues and Trends in the Early Childhood Field Part 1: “Establishing Professional Contacts” I checked out the The Global Alliance of NAEYC, along with UNICEF. Both of these organizations work on a global level to help children and families in need. Upon visiting The Global Alliance of NAEYC, I found their mission to include not only helping children around the world, but they offer supplies and materials, and collaborate, and share information on a global level. I clicked on the World Forum Foundation and learned that they work with others to “exchange ideas on the delivery of quality services for young children in diverse settings” (http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp). When I went to the contact us link. I found an address which is in the United States; they are located in Redmond, WA. I also found some phone numbers, which I can try to call and speak to someone about keeping up on new efforts. Lastly, I found an email linked to the World Forum Foundation. I sent an email and I hope to hear a response. I also had the opportunity to join the site and become a member, so we’ll see what kind of member benefits are in store for my new knowledge database for the betterment of young children across the globe. I haven’t heard anything yet from the contacts, so I may have to result to working on the alternative to Part 1, for the purpose of this assignment. References The Global Alliance of NAEYC (http://www.naeyc.org/resources/partnership/globalalliance). The World Forum Foundation (http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp). For UNICEF, I found that they too, work hard to help families and children on a global level. I looked at info by country and found that they serve over 70 countries around the globe. I also was able to perform a search and found over 200 newsletters about different topics about children and their health and safety. I had the wonderful opportunity to subscribe to their e- newsletter as well. I feel that through UNICEF, I will find many topics to learn about, and be able to keep updated about current events around the world. Lastly, I sent a contact us e-mail, and hope to hear a response. One helpful tip about UNICEF, is that they help children on many accounts, they help treat Malaria, they offer nutrition, they help with immunizations, water sanitation, and many other efforts. References (http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/index.html). Part 2: “Expanding Resources” The Early Childhood organization I chose to study is ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (http://www.zerotothree.org). They are a US based organization that “ is a national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers” (http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/). ZERO TO THREE has various projects targeted to help military families, parents, and early screening for school readiness. ZERO TO THREE also has a professional journal with many articles one can read about how children’s and families’ lives have changed and benefitted. Lastly, there are also handouts and brochures parents and teachers can view and print out for references and tips. I had the wonderful opportunity to register with ZERO TO THREE as well. Hopefully, they give me some valuable input. References Zero To Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families http://www.zerotothree.org/ (May have to use http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/ ) (Newsletters: http://zttcfn.pub30.convio.net/child-development/from-baby-to-big-kid/ and http://capwiz.com/zerotothree/mlm/signup/ )