The Council for Exceptional Children. The Council for Exceptional Children is a wonderful organization that strives to assist children and families with special needs. Although I chose this organization because its goals are closely related to the goals I have for my final project, I know that the resources on the website will be extremely helpful in my professional life. I have encountered hiccups with inclusion practices in the past (not knowing how to fully help families or teachers in need) and I am always searching for new information that will be of use to both parties.
One of the jobs listed on the website that I would be interested in is that of the Policy and Advocacy Coordinator. I currently meet all of the requirements for the position (Bachelor’s degree; ability to work under minimal supervision; reasoning; language and math abilities; and computer skills).
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. OECD was established in 1961 to establish policies that would “improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world” (OECD, n.d.). They look at how all countries compare in a variety of areas (social security, taxes, leisure time, education, immigration, innovation and science & technology to name a few) and then provide this information to various governments around the world to allow them to share solutions. OECD operates in nearly every country around the world. Currently, the organization offers a variety of fellowships and internships and job positions available and the work that they do for the world is phenomenal. However, none of the jobs are of interest to me at this time.
Website: http://www.oecd.org/index.htm
Save the Children. Save the children is an organization that exists to save children from a variety of obstacles that may plague them. From working to improve mortality rates due to preventable illnesses to preventing violence they may face in their communities, Save the Children seeks to do just what its title indicates. They conduct outreach in the United States and around the world through advocacy, education, emergency response, hunger and livelihood, health promotion, and protection. Individuals may choose to sponsor a child or donate to Save the Children’s worthy cause. Currently, there is a Family Service Coordinator position available. This individual ensures the implementation of Head Start programs and ensures the safety of the families within the program. I currently meet all of the qualifications for this job.
Website: https://www.savethechildren.org
References
About the OECD. (n.d.). Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/index.htm
Alvia,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these organizations with us. Your first organization, The Council for Exceptional Children, sounds like an amazing organization and would be quite helpful for your Capstone project. As I stated on your discussion board, I feel policy has affected the way people think about inclusion and people with varying abilities. It was not that long ago that people with disabilities were locked away in institutions to live out their lives instead of with family and in inclusive school systems. Although a lot has changed over the years, the classification and stigma behind having a disability has not changed as much as we would like to see. People with varying abilities are still not as visible as a typically developing person. I love the work you are willing to do on inclusion and I wish you the best on your project.
Trish