Education Systems International
Keyword from Index: educator
key words found 1 - 41 of 41
Systems of Early Childhood Education and professionalisation in Europe - seepro3 (Early childhood workforce profiles across Europe. 33 country reports with key contextual data)
Europe
The project seepro-3 ("Systems of early childhood education and professionalisation in Europe") provides reviews and analyses of the professional education and training, occupational profiles and work settings of early childhood personnel in the context of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) systems in 33 European states. You will find two documents for each [...]
2 - Learning for Well-being
Europe
The Learning for Well-being Institute is being established by the Universal Education Foundation with members of the Alliance for Childhood to offer a space for mutual learning for those working directly or indirectly with children, whatever the particular sector and type of activity. The Institute wants to develop a Voice of Children Toolkit that could include a variety of [...]
Education Corner - Didactic and Diverting Materials
Costa Rica
Rincón Educativo is a portal developed by educators which offers educative material for children from 6 to 9 years as well as from 10 to 12 years. Also, the website contains publications and materials which deal with education in the primary and secondary sector for parents and education professionals.
Omar Dengo Foundation - Education, Technology and Development
Costa Rica
The Foundation Omar Dengo is a private non-profit institution which manages and executes national and regional projects in the fields of human development, educational innovation and new technologies since 1987. Its different projects are adressed to Costa Rican children, youth, students, educators, professionals and adults.
5 - Men in Early Childhood Care and Education Network New Zealand (EC-MENz)
New Zealand
The Men in Early Childhood Care and Education Network New Zealand (EC-MENz) was installed to promote Early Childhood Education as a great career for men, to network with other men involved in Early Childhood Education, to support men in the early childhood education sector and those in training,
to promote the role of men as carers and educators of children, to collect and [...]
6 - Men in Childcare and Education Global Network
international
Other than a few notable exceptions, most countries` early childhood workforce amounts to about 2%. Therefore, the aim of the Men in Childcare and Education Global Network is to set up a global network of those interested in encouraging men to work in early childhood care and education and also to support those men working in the field.
Austrian Umbrella Association of the Professional Groups of Kindergarten and Nursery Educators
Austria
The Austrian Umbrella Association of the Professional Groups of Kindergarten and Nursery Educators was founded in 1994. It is a non-profit society originated by the fusion of the professional groups of kindergarten and nursery educators of Austria. The aim is a non-political and non-religious professional group of educators for kindergartens and nurseries in Austria. On the [...]
8 - MenTeach
United States of America (USA)
MenTeach is a non-profit clearinghouse for both men and women seeking information and resources about men teaching. It was started in 1979 in Minnesota, United States to increase the number of men working with young children. MenTeach is about children's success. It wants a diverse workforce, both men and women teachers, educating and caring for the children to envision an [...]
9 - Association générale des enseignants des écoles et classes maternelles publiques (ageem)
France
The association of teachers and educators in pre-school education (until 2006 ´Association Générale des Institutrices et Instituteurs des Ecoles et classes Maternelles publiques´ AGIEM) deals with current developments in its vocational field, informs about the daily work in pre-schools and features a list of publications. The website shows the range of activities of its [...]
Enseignement.be - Site of the Ministry of the Federation Wallonia Brussels
Belgium
This site is managed by the General Administration of education and scientific research of the Federation Wallonia Brussels of Belgium. It presents information for students and parents but also for professionals in the educational sector, esp. teachers. It offers news and official information about the education system, about events, school and academic registers and contact [...]
11 - Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC)
United Kingdom
CWDC exists to improve the lives of children, young people, their families and carers by ensuring that all people working with them have the best possible training, qualifications, support and advice. IT contributes to the reform of, and support for the early years workforce. CWDC and its partners are developing this role supported by a set of national standards set at [...]
12 - Council for Professional Recognition
United States of America (USA)
Founded in 1985 the Council's mission is to emphasize the importance and increase the recognition of professionals who care for children from birth through five years in childcare centers, family child care homes, and as home visitors. Access to information on several programmes, workshops and seminars for educators and to a national directory of Early Childhood Teacher [...]
13 - Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)
United States of America (USA)
CSCCE focuses on issues relating to teachers and providers working in center-based and home-based early care and education settings in the United States. Through research, policy analysis and policy development, the center promotes improvements in job conditions for the early care and education workforce, and in services for children and families. The center publishes a series [...]
14 - Then & Now: Changes in Child Care Staffing 1994-2000
United States of America (USA)
Changes in Child Care Staffing , 1994 - 2000, is the first large-scale longitudinal study based on observations of quality in the same childcare centers in three California communities at three points in time (1994, 1996 , and 2000) . Through interviews with teachers and directors, the study captures the characteristics of teachers and directors who stay at , left or entered [...]
15 - Clearing House on Early Education and Parenting
United States of America (USA)
CEEP is the successor to the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education (ERIC/EECE), which was part of the national information system in education, called ERIC, from 1967 through December 2003. CEEP is part of the Early Childhood and Parenting ( ECAP) Collaborative within the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. They work [...]
16 - National Childcare Information Center (NCCIC)
United States of America (USA)
The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC), a service of the Child Care Bureau, is a national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information. The website offers access to a childcare database, state profiles, a virtual library (quick, basic and advanced [...]
17 - Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
United States of America (USA)
ACEI is an organization of teachers, parents, and other adults interested in promoting best educational practices for children from infancy through early adolescence. Members are dedicated to a flexible, child-centered approach to education. ACEI, is represented at the United Nations and has been granted consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council [...]
18 - Childcare and Early Education
Malta
From this web site you can download a guide to the principles, standards and regulations of early childcare in Malta. This is a document of the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity and the Ministry for Education, Youth and Employment. The national standards were developed in consideration of day care and educational services for children below three years of age. They [...]
National Commission Persons with Disability
Malta
The Commission helps to meet the demand for an adequate number of professionals working in different fields related to disability, doing work that is supported by applied, scientific research. For instance, there is a training and research programme named PEKTUR for people with disabilities and their families, other concerned individuals, practitioners, administrators, policy [...]
20 - Early Childhood Ireland (Association)
Ireland
Early Childhood Ireland (ECI) was created in 2012 by merging two organisations: the Irish Preschool Play Association (IPPA) and the National Children’s Nurseries Associations (NCNA). This made ECI the largest membership organisation in the sector of early childhood education. Membership extends not only to persons working in this sector, but also to parents, toddlers, [...]
21 - Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education (CECDE)
Ireland
In 2001 the Minister for Education and Science asked the Dublin Institute of Technology and St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra to jointly establish CECDE.The aim of the CECDE is to develop and co-ordinate early childhood education in pursuance of the objectives of the White Paper 'Ready to Learn' and to advise the Department of Education and Science on policy issues in this [...]
22 - Le Syndicat des Enseignants (SE-UNSA)
France
The teacher union has been established in 1992. It represents teacher with the following French occupational titles: instituteurs, professeurs des écoles (inclusive école maternelle), des collèges, des lycées et lycées professionnels, technologiques, des enseignants d'éducation physique et sportive, des conseillers principaux d' éducation, enseignants spécialisés, [...]
23 - Zentrum für Kindergartenpädagogik
Austria
The centre for kindergarten pedagogics is based in Salzburg. Information on their advisory services, the library and further education and training offers are provided on this site.
24 - Österreichischer Dachverband der Berufsgruppen der Kindergarten- und HortpädagogInnen
Austria
ÖDHK stands for an umbrella organisation of professionals in early childhood education and care in Austria, established in 1994. As a non-profit organisation it integrates relevant occupational groups from the Länder. Representation of interests and of childrens rights are the main aims of the organisation. The website features beside information on ÖDHK, position papers, [...]
25 - Training and Certification
Jamaica; Grenada; Anguilla; Caribbean; United Kingdom
The paper presented at the 4th Caribbean Early Childhood Conference, Georgetown, Guyana, July 2002 compares models of qualification in the childcare and pre-school sector in Jamaica, Grendada and Anguilla.
The link offered here leads you to the webarchive and is a copy of the website as of 2005.
Early Childhood Education
Chile
This web site provides vast information about all issues of policy, reforms and programmes concerning pre-school education in Chile, about curriculum development and publications
27 - Asociación Mundial de Educadores Infantiles. World Association of Early Childhood Educators
international
The organization is a NGO for pedagogical renovation of early childhood education; the basic aim is to make it possible for every child under 6 years of age to exercise his right to an early educational service to fully develop his capacities. The website has links to information about games and toys, prevention of child abuse, the work projects of the association and a [...]
28 - California Teachers Association
United States of America (USA)
CTA is a teacher organization that represents and serves more than 330, 000 members - consisting of teachers and other education employees in California. Comprehensive information offer on e.g. training, legal services, quality education, higher education. Link to the Student California Teachers Association's ( SCTA), the own magazine "California Educator" (online features, [...]
29 - Early Childhood Council New Zealand (ECC)
New Zealand
The ECC supports the independent centres of the Early Childhood Sector in New Zealand by providing services and benefits, fostering a high quality early childhood service. Through this web site the ECC provides up to date information on issues relevant to its members, including matters related to legislation and regulation, industrial relations, training, events, funding and [...]
30 - The National Staff Development Council (NSDC)
United States of America (USA)
NSDC is the National Staff Development Council. It is a national non- profit association of about 10,000 educators, committed to ensuring success for all students by applying high standards for professional development for everyone who affects student learning. The homepage links to information on standards, the NSDC Academy, membership, and on their publications. A quarterly [...]
31 - The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
United States of America (USA)
NAEYC, founded in 1926, is an organization of early childhood educators dedicated to improve the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. The website offers information on their accreditation programs, which set professional standards for early childhood education programs. The section "Early Childhood Issues" provides information and research reports [...]
32 - Developmental Studies Center (DSC)
United States of America (USA)
DSC is a non-profit organization and has developed programs and research to foster children's intellectual, social, and ethical development. Wellknown for its comprehensive school change program developed in the 1980's (Child Development Project CDP). On the website Links to furhter projects, in- and after school programs & materials, and materials for educators. Further [...]
33 - The Australian Course and Education Institution Search (CRICOS)
Australia
This internet portal offers two search facilities 1. to find information about courses offered by Australian education institutions, 2. and/or education institutions themselves. The search can be defined and limited through offered search criteria. The results the databases are supplying are: 1. overview of all search results with the headings links, provider, course degree, [...]
34 - Scholastic's Early Childhood Today (ECT)
United States of America (USA)
ECT is an online magazine for child care center owners, directors and early childhood educators providing research, teaching tips, activities, management strategies, and technology updates (publishing house is Scholastic's). It offers online material for classroom activities, articles and surveys of experts for download. Special attention is turned on fostering early literacy [...]
35 - Korea National University of Education (KNUE)
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
The university is a training institution for teachers of all levels, from pre- school teachers to teachers of all school levels; it also has a graduate school for training future educational leaders. The website provides in short texts information about the training and research centres and the attached institutes, such as services, library, media centre etc. The information [...]
36 - Statistics Canada: Education, training and learning
Canada
The statistical office offers data tables and publications on the following topics: Education, training and learning (general), adult education and training, education finance, education indicators, educational attainment, fields of study, literacy, outcomes of education, students, teachers and educators.
37 - American Association for Health Education (AAHE)
United States of America (USA)
This website of the American Association for Health Education serves health educators, teachers and other professionals who promote the health of all people. AAHE encourages, supports, and assists health professionals concerned with health promotion through education and other systematic strategies.
38 - Professional Association of Teachers (PAT)
United Kingdom
"The Professional Association of Teachers (PAT) is an independent trade union and professional association for teachers, head teachers, lecturers; education support staff (PAtT) and, in our Professional Association of Nursery Nurses (PANN) section, nursery nurses, nannies and other childcarers". The site informs about the organisations activities and sub-sections.
39 - European Association of Teachers / Association Européenne des Enseignants (AEDE)
Europe
AEDE aims to be an association for all teachers wishing to work together for the creation of a united Europe, aims to widen the teachers knowledge of European issues and to show them the means and methods which can rapidly lead to the creation of a European Union.
Education in New Zealand
New Zealand
The New Zealand Ministry website on education and care.
41 - Verband KindergärtnerInnen Schweiz Kg
Switzerland
The association of Swiss nursery school teachers represents the intentions and interests of nursery schools and primary schools (the first two years) and of their personnel, watches the news in the educational domain for children between 4 and 8 years and takes an interest in questions of educational policy. The website refers to publications of the association´s own [...]
News worldwide
- Unmasking racism. Guidelines for educational materials.
- Lehrermangel nicht nur in Deutschland
- AI report – By the European Digital Education Hub’s Squad on artificial intelligence in education.
- Copyright limitations and exceptions for the use of digital materials in teaching and learning environments.