National Organizations in ECE

My challenge/problem for my capstone project focuses on supporting and teaching families and home providers strategies related to social emotional development.

The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning is working on strengthening Head Start and other childcare programs in the area of social emotional development. They create training and materials that use evidence based strategies proven to help strengthen social emotional development and challenging behaviors. In addition, they work with early childhood programs and providers to ensure these strategies are being implemented appropriately (The Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, 2013). I searched the website, however, I could not find any job opportunities available at this time.

The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children does several things in the area of social emotional development. They provide a summary of research-based findings on evidence-based models. In addition, they partner with national parent and professional organizations. They coordinate training and consultation to various programs on a national level and provide products to early childhood professionals (The Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children, 2013).  I could not find any job opportunities available at this time.

The Office of Head Start founded the Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in 2008 as an Innovation and Improvement Project.  The focus is to develop strategies to help Head Start programs in the area of mental health.  The vision surrounds the idea that mental health is linked to the well being of caregivers, to promote positive mental health and well being for all children, staff and caregivers including those with challenging and social emotional concerns. In addition, they believe culture is a key component to the development of social emotional development and that building the skills and knowledge of mental health providers in Head Start programs will cause better outcomes for children and families. Finally, administrative support is necessary to allow for effective practices in the area of mental health (Center for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, 2013).  No job opportunities were found at this time.