The National Black Child Development Institute is an organization of interest because I am interested in learning more about the heritage of African American and how the country's history currently impacts their growth and development. "Since 1970, the National Black Child Development Institute has
remained steadfast in its mission “to improve and advance the quality of
life for Black children and their families through education and
advocacy.” As a membership organization with volunteer-based Affiliate
networks in over 20 communities across the country, NBCDI serves as a
national resource agency providing strengths-based programs,
publications, policy and trainings focused in the following areas:
Health and Wellness; Early Childhood Development and Education;
Elementary and Secondary Education; Literacy; Child Welfare; and Family
Engagement. NBCDI envisions a society that ensures a successful future for all children." (NBCDI website)
Upon subscribing to their newsletter the T.E.A.C.H DC program immediately caught my eyes because its purpose is to provide opportunities for early childhood professionals to obtain higher teaching credentials. "NBCDI has received its third year of funding from the D.C.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for the
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood DC higher education scholarship program,
which increase the opportunitiess for early childhood professionals to
acquire higher education credentials. Since TEACH DC launched in
October 2010, over 730 scholarships have been awarded to teachers and
child care providers throughout the District." (NBCDI website)
It warms my heart to know that others understand how important it is to properly train future educators and organizations are taking the time to provide opportunities for better preparation. I look forward to continuing to explore the organization via their website.
Resources
http://www.nbcdi.org/who-we-are/who-we-are
http://www.nbcdi.org/news/teach-dc-receives-its-3rd-year-funding
Annie I enjoyed reading your blog post this week on the National Black Child Development Institute. This is my first time hearing of NBCDI. The organization have alot of resources to offer. I think I will subscibe to their newsletter because I would like to know more about obtaining higher teaching credentials. Annie great picture.
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