National Organizations

National Organizations that I am interested in are NAEYC, Zero to Three, and Help Me Grow. I chose these three organizations because of their work in being advocates of inclusive classrooms and latest research on the subject.  NAEYC has a joint policy statement on what high quality early childhood inclusion programs should look like. They developed this statement in 2009, the US department of education did not issue one until 2015.  I love NAEYC and the DEC definition of inclusion. 
"Early childhood inclusion embodies the values, policies, and practices that support the right of every infant and young child and his or her family, regardless of ability, to participate in a broad range of activities and contexts as full members of families, communities, and society. The desired results of inclusive experiences for children with and without disabilities and their families include a sense of belonging and membership, positive social relationships and friendships, and development and learning to reach their full potential. The defining features of inclusion that can be used to identify high quality early childhood programs and services are access, participation, and supports," (NAEYC & DEC, 2009, p.2). 

Zero to Three is another great organization. Its'  "mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full  potential," (Zero to Three, n.a., para 1).  They offer resources and training for  several different topics, included inclusion and infants/toddlers with disabilities. 

Help Me Grow does similar work to Zero to Three.They provide and do developmental screening to children who are suspected to have a delay or be at risk. The provide IFSP services to infants, toddlers, and their families.  When the child turns three they help with the transition to preschool. My youngest was in Help Me Grow and it was a wonderful program that taught me how to advocate for myself and my child. 

Possible jobs... I think it would be awesome to be a trainer for Zero to Three.  They have a program to to become one.  I am not sure how much it pays, but I can image traveling the country and helping centers provide best practice care for all infants and toddlers.  
I was once a home visitor for Help Me Grow and I would not mind doing that again. It was great teaching other how to advocate for their child like our home visitor did for me. 
Another job that I am interested in would be be helping centers get their NAEYC accreditation.  
For each of these jobs I would need at least a bachlor's degree in early childhood. A Master's degree would be better for the trainer and inspector jobs. I would also need experience working in the early childhood field.  For the inspector I would need knowledge of the NAEYC criteria for getting NAEYC accreditation.  For Zero to Three and Help Me Grow I would need experience working with infants and toddlers and their families. 
References
https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf
https://www.zerotothree.org/about/our-mission-and-vision

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 Three local or state organizations that I am interested in are the Southwest Ohio AEYC, Head Start group, and 4 C for Children. The SWOAEYC, is our local NAEYC chapter.  I am on the conference committee for this organization and I love all the training and support that we offer to early childhood professionals in our area.  The Head Start group, we do not have a name, but this is a group of coaches and teachers from three counties that get together to learn about best practices and how to handle challenging behaviors in the classroom. 4 C for Children offers training to child care centers and in home centers. They also offer CDA classes and support for get centers Step Up to Quality approved.  They are an awesome resource and organization to be apart of.

Jobs that  interest me are: owning and operating my own child care, being a Step Up to Quality licensing specialist, Being a trainer for 4 C for Children or other like organization, and/or working with families to help them become advocates for their children and families. For all of these jobs I would need experience teaching in the early childhood field, at least a bachelor's degree in early childhood or related field, and experience working with families. For the licensing specialist and the trainer I would need a Master's degree, and leadership experience, such as, director of a child care center.  For the trainer I would also need education and experience in the area that I would be training in, such as, how to include children with disabilities.