Getting Ready—Expanding Horizons and Expanding Resources

I decided to choose the alternative assignment for Part 1.  What I look for when I am selecting an early childhood organization is twofold.  First, I research the organization by navigating through its website to seek information on the services it provides.  Then, because I truly care about special needs children and children who are living in poverty and/or who come from low-income families, I research the resources that are available to those children and their parents.  The website that I decided to study is from the World Forum Foundation.  The World Forum Foundation (2017) has resources for children with special needs and for children’s play. The website is: https://connect.worldforumfoundation.org/

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  1. AnonymousNovember 4, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    Hi Teresa!
    Thanks so much for your post! I am so interested in hearing more about your research with The World Forum Foundation. I am especially interested in their work and research behind play, as this is something I'm always looking to infuse more into my Kindergarten classroom. I am also excited to hear more about resources this organization makes available to children and families, as this is another goal I have as a Kindergarten teacher: providing my children and families with as many additional resources and systems of support as possible. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Best,
    Renee

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  2. UnknownNovember 4, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    Thank you for taking the time to address the need to look at resources that support children with special needs. I am interested to learn with you how this resource provides supports for children with special needs in the early childhood field.

    https://childdevelopmentbydenece.blogspot.com/

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  3. DiahPutriPramiandariNovember 4, 2017 at 7:01 PM

    Dear Teresa,

    thank you for your post. I am looking forward for you research and exploration on worldforum website, because unfortunately I cannot open the website. And it is interesting to know the result of your research regarding to special needs children.

    https://diahputripramiandari.wordpress.com

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  4. AnonymousNovember 4, 2017 at 7:22 PM

    Hello Teresa,

    Were you able to access any of the podcasts? I was bummed I couldn't, I even tried googling it. I however was able to find a World Forum Foundation facebook page which I ended up following, after looking on there it was interesting to see the educational professionals that shared their stories and the range of issues in early education around the world. I like your process in researching the services that you can offer the families you come in contact with, I find myself researching a lot of local programs that my families are able to utilize/ participate in.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Britny Payton

    https://staycoolpreschool.blogspot.com/

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  5. ONLY A DIVA KNOWS A SHOENovember 4, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    Nice and informative post Teresa. I learned a great deal that quick about your deep interest in special needs children. I look forward to reading what you have to share, I have two nephews who are special needs autism and the youngest I would love to direct his mother to read your post. She definitely could use more avenues, resources and support.

    Enjoyed
    Kris
    fortheluvofeducatingourchildrenblog.wordpress.com

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  6. Tonia ArmstrongNovember 5, 2017 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your website that you selected. I have a passion for working with children in poverty and low-income families. I look forward to reading your blogs for this class

    Tonia

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  7. AnonymousNovember 5, 2017 at 8:59 PM

    Hi Teresa,
    I could not open this website so I am looking forward to all you have to share. I also have a passion for working with children in poverty or low income situations. I feel that all children should have access to quality programs and services.

    Nina

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