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Week 8, the last hurrah!

I realized that I still rebel against certain requirements which will never meet everyone's needs appropriately in the classroom

I learned that all the education in the world will not make you an educated person, even if you make the grade. It's how you use it.

I've learned that even though I am passionate, if I am asked to repeatedly do the same thing over and over, I don't want to do it anymore. I need to do it for myself.

My long term goal remains that I want to open a school for children with behavior difficulties.

This was a long journey in a short span of time. I congratulate all of us who have made it to the completion of our masters degree. For those who need to take an incomplete or have other work to be finished, you can do it. You WILL do it! you'll be glad when you have :)

International Job Roles

 I have absolutely no interest in teaching internationally. I do not forsee ever wanting to travel out of my state for employment, ever.

An opportunity teaching in the Ukraine for two years as an early childhood educator was found at 

http://www.teachaway.com/teaching-jobs-abroad/pre-k-and-kindergarten-teacher-private-international-school What is interesting is the pay is even less than what I make now! Qualifications are Certifications Required: Teaching Credential/License 

Level of Education Required: Bachelor 
Preferred Certificates: TESL/TEFL Certificate 
Teaching Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience 
Specific Major: Education or Related Field

A nursery school teacher in Beijing is also  available, but with a higher salary and benefits http://www.teachaway.com/teaching-jobs-abroad/kindergarten-early-years-teachers-maple-bear-china

Requirements are Certifications Required: Teaching Credential/License 

Level of Education Required: Bachelor 
Specific Major: ECE or Education

The third job opportunity which is in line with my career goals is a Kindergarten teacher in italy http://jobs.theguardian.com/job/4805793/kindergarten-teacher-x-1-italy-2-years-fix-term-contract/?LinkSource=PremiumListing

Since I have an bachelors degree and am almost done with my masters, I fufill most of the requirements.

other job postings found on:

http://www.ciee.org/teach/ Is the Council on International Educational Exchange

http://www.iie.org/Working-Professionals-and-Teachers is the  Institute of International Education

food for thought

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/02/06/a-really-scary-headline-about-kindergarteners/

Kindergarten is the new first grade?

wk4 Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: National & Federal Level

One community of practice that appeals to me is the government who write policies and expectations for the country. There is differences which vary from a state by state basis, but there is an overall consensus on basic standards. Influencing and collaborating with these policy makers will create more nation wide change.

Another CoP is the National  Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) which can provide training and other resources which are relevant to early childhood education. It has been an organization which I have gone to frequently in my time as an educator and I feel it is important for their involvement. 

The third CoP includes the peers in my country. We have different perspectives and experiences as whole, but have a unified government system which to operate under. The different state regulations and funding sources can shed light on opportunities we can explore in our own communities. 

Job opportunities: Teaching online courses for students studying the field of early childhood reaches across state lines to influence future teachers

creating a and being a leader for a support organization nationally for behaviorally difficult students will help create

the third job opportunity I would  be a part of is the Quality Rating Improvement System which is helping schools nationally achieve a higher quality. 

wk2 Exploring Roles in the ECE Community: Local and State Levels

One community of practice that appeals to me is the use of psychologists and therapists in the early childhood setting. We usually refer parents to their pediatrician who should then give a referral to a specialist, but often the doctor does not see the same behaviors we see every day since they see them for such short periods of time. In Massachusetts, health insurance is required. it would be important to explore the correlation between health care coverage and the availability of funding which can provide behavior supports such as psychologists and therapists in the classroom,

Another CoP is the Massasschusetts  Association for the Education of Young Children (MassAEYC) which can provide training and other resources which are relevant to early childhood education. MassAEYC is our state branch of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It has been an organization which I have gone to frequently in my time as an educator and I feel it is important for their involvement. 

The third CoP includes the peers in my community. We have a better understanding of the issues and trends we have encountered and have different perspectives and additional resources which we can share with each other.

Job opportunities: I would like to teach college courses in addition to being a preschool teacher. I would need to complete my degree and then search for jobs which I qualify for. If more skills/experience is needed I will need to pursue those skills.

I would like to open a school for children with behavior difficulties. I would first need the funds to do so, and then I can find a location. I have taken a class which walked us through opening a center from the ground up. 

the third job opportunity I would like is becoming a Director of a school. I am already qualified and currently act as an assistant director. I am learning the skills required to take over for my boss, and I believe there is potential on the track I am on with my employer. 

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