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

The three national/federal organizations or communities of practice that appeal to me are:

The National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) is a non-profit organization established towards promotion and support of educational programs of children and youth with disabilities in the United States and outlying areas.   I chose this organization because its activities provide professional support to its members and others interested in special education.  Also its goals include the creation of school environments that is conducive to learning, and the building of effective family-school partnerships.  Retrieved from http://www.nasdse.org/

The IDEA Partnership’s Communities of Practice approach help state agency personnel accomplish their goals.  The organization sees communities of practice as a new approach to solving complex educational problems. Retrieved from http://www.ideapartnership.org/documents/CoPGuide.pdf

International Coach Federation (ICF) International assists social service providers with solutions, training, and tools needed to develop and implement successful programs to support children, youth, and families. Retrieved from http://www.coachfederation.org/

The job opportunity for the organizations is to assist in telling people all over the country.  One can also make donations where necessary.