Time Well Spent

 

 

I was intrigued to find early childhood opportunities in other countries. I plan on creating relationships with other countries to develop exchange programs to provide early childhood professionals opportunities to collaborate. 

 

 

I have also learned that I should not be leery of making a mistake though using the experience as an opportunity to grow.

 

No matter the project, I should take into account the intended as well as the unintended consequences of the way the issue is approached and who will be affected.  

 

Leadership does not only apply to administration.  Leadership skills can be used in any capacity.  I have made the choice to be leader in informing my community about my passion dealing with young children that have disabilities.

 

My long-term goal is to open a Montessori School in Dorchester County.  A quote that inspires me by Dr. Maria Montessori is our care of children should be governed not by the desire to make them learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within them the light which is called intelligence.

 

I would like to thank Dr. Teri and my classmates for the encouragement and feedback that I will take with me in my future endeavors.  Good fortune to you and many blessings in all you do.

 

 

 

Thank You and Congratulations!

 

Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.

 

-Maria Montessori-

 

Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.

-Maria Montessori-

 

Tell me and I forget.  Show me and I remember.  Involve me and I understand.

-Chinese proverb-

 

 

 

 

Rohzawne Jackson's Contact Information

 

rojackson1976@gmail.com

 

 





 

"It takes a village to raise a child." -African Proverb-

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

 

UNICEF is committed to providing the most unique protection of children that are affected by war, disasters, poverty on the extreme, those which have been witness on victim of violence/exploitation and young children with disabilities.  They have a community of practice that caught my eye.  ISSA is also international learning community that works in collaboration with UNICEF.  It is a learning community that allows professionals to share their ideas.  ISSA works on-line communication as well as meetings in person. 

 

I would be interested in working as a policy analyst.  In order to be competent in this position, I would need to be up-to-date with policies and current issues.  I need to be able to research various points of view to understand the thinking of early childhood professionals globally.

 

www.unicef.org

 

 

The International Early Childhood Education was established in India.  It was developed to find ways to fix the major issues that exist in early childhood education in India.   The ICF understands the culture in India to help develop the best solutions for early childhood education.  Research is needed to assess the progress children are making in India in early childhood education.  I would be interested as a professional development trainer.  In order to be competent as a professional development trainer, I will need to be effective and understand how culture affects me directly.  I need to understand the adult learning theory.  As a trainer, I will be teaching adults ways to implement their ideas to benefit the young children and their families in India.  In order to be competent at this job, I need to be a reflective listener to hear all points of view.  I need to be able to build relationships and collaborate.

 

www.icfi.com/markets/education/campaigns/international

 





Education International represents teachers and educational staff around the world.  They play a large part in uniting teachers globally.  Education International speaks up for those who work in the field of education.  Their goals are to help with quality education, bring the interests of teachers includes those working in education and creating an equal society.  Education International appeals to me due to their passion of being the voice for professionals that work in education.  Currently, they have a receptionist position available in Brussels.  The position requires me to be able to speak English fluently and be able to speak French or Spanish.  I need to be able to work collaboratively and build relationships through my skills to communicate.  I need to have the ability to work in a fast pace atmosphere. 

 

www.ei-ie.org

 



 

MAASE is a community of practice which collaborates with all educators and community partners to find ground breaking techniques that will assist students wit disabilities reach their full potential.  MAASE is a professional educational organization in the state of Michigan.  This organization is a part of the Special Education community.  They work collaboratively with the Council of Exceptional Children.  MAASE gives opportunities for professional development to the leadership staff involved with special education.  They currently have a position to be the Early On and Family Services Supervisor which interests me.  I need to be able to collaborate with various department and agencies.  I need to be able to conduct research to find the necessary information from professional journals and be able to write reports or procedure for manuals.  I need to be able to communicate clearly and continue to be reflective in order to communicate clearly. 

 

www.maase.org

 



"It takes a village to raise a child." -African Proverb-

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

The National Center for Learning Disabilities have a similar vision as mine to teach parents the skills necessary to advocate for their children while helping people with learning difficulties and disabilities.  The historical overview explains that Pete and Carrie Rozelle wanted to increase public awareness, identifying financial support through grants for research and is a leader which began in 1977.  I would be interested in being an advocate to reach policymakers.  It is important to know the law and keep up-to-date with the last research or articles.  I would need to learn the terms the legislation is using.  I would also need to research current practices and read comments from parents and staff.

www.ncld.org

The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center improves systems and outcomes for children with disabilities.  They have been established to help states with research-based interventions which will improve the outcomes of infants, toddlers and preschoolers in order for them to reach their full potential.  I would like to be a part of the staff as a research assistant to help with technical assistance to meet the needs of children with disabilities through implementation of very important components.  I need to use my communication skills to build relationships with various professionals in order to collaborate.

www.ectacenter.org

 

The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities have a plethora of information for the nation.  They are considered the central location for information to help families that have children with disabilities.  I would like to be a researcher to help early childhood professionals find technologies to handle challenging behaviors associated with disabilities.  I will need to understand the law and the revisions policymakers would like to implement.  I need to understand the policy makers view to conduct research which appropriately handles the policies that are not beneficial to the population it affects directly.

www.nichcy.org

 

The National Council on Disability Living, Learning and Earning works with policies that affects people with disabilities.  The National Council on Disability Living started as a small advisory council which was a part of the Department of Education in 1978. They serve as an advisor in regards to policy, programs, procedures and practices for people with disabilities.  I would like to serve on the advisory council as a full-time professional.  The skills I would need is organization, communication skills and knowledge about policies effecting young children with disabilities.  I will need to understand how to communicate in a persuasive manner.  I need to be a team player and collaborate with a variety of disciplines.

www.ncd.gov

 

"It takes a village to raise a child." -African Proverb-