ACEI awards, honors and grants.Outstanding Member Service Award This award recognizes the outstanding contributions made by an ACEI ACEI Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor ACEI Association for Childhood Education International ACEI Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland member to the betterment bet·ter·ment n. 1. An improvement over what has been the case: financial betterment. 2. Law An improvement beyond normal upkeep and repair that adds to the value of real property. of children, to the field of education, and to ACEI. Winners, approved by the Executive Board, are named at the Annual Conference. Nominations deadline: February 15. Note: This award should not be confused with similar ones that Branches bestow be·stow tr.v. be·stowed, be·stow·ing, be·stows 1. To present as a gift or an honor; confer: bestowed high praise on the winners. 2. on local members. Elizabeth Breathwaite Mini-Grant Mini-grants of $500 each are available to ACEI members for the implementation of outstanding educational experiences for children. Projects are evaluated on the basis of quality and importance to children's education. Funded proposals must be described in an article to be published by ACEI or presented at the Annual Conference. Priority will be given to those who have not been awarded a grant in the past three years. Proposals, including a description and potential outcomes, must reach ACEI Headquarters by February 15. Elizabeth Breathwaite Student Leadership Award Student Leadership Awards of $300 each are available to college students who are ACEI members. The award must be used to help defray de·fray tr.v. de·frayed, de·fray·ing, de·frays To undertake the payment of (costs or expenses); pay. [French défrayer, from Old French desfrayer : des-, the costs of attending the Annual Conference. In addition, the awardees' conference registration fee will be waived. Winners are recognized in the ACEI Exchange and at the conference. Criteria include: evidence of leadership and participation in professional, social and civic activities; school activities; letters of recommendation; interest in teaching or child-related occupations; and ACEI activities. Application deadline: November 15. ACEI Friends of Children Award This award was established to honor a non-ACEI member who works outside the field of education, whose work has improved the quality of life for children, and who demonstrates a commitment to children on a national or international level. Nominations deadline: February 15. This award will be given at the Annual Conference. Patty Smith Hill Award This award recognizes one outstanding ACEI member who has contributed significantly to the betterment of ACEI and children. Final selection is made by the Executive Board (nominees remain in the candidate pool for three years for consideration). The qualifications include membership in ACEI for 20 years or more; exemplary, consistent contributions to ACEI; and achievements in the field of childhood education that have brought ACEI recognition. Nomination materials include: a letter of nomination, current curriculum vitae curriculum vitae CV, resume Medical practice A formal listing of a person's professional education, objectives, work history, including location and dates of service at a particular hospital, health care facility, university, the role filled at the time of service, , and a summary of contributions to ACEI. This award may be presented posthumously post·hu·mous adj. 1. Occurring or continuing after one's death: a posthumous award. 2. Published after the writer's death: a posthumous book. 3. . Nomination deadline: February 15. Roll of Honor Deceased ACEI members who served the Association with distinction and contributed significantly to the betterment of children can be nominated to have their names inscribed in·scribe tr.v. in·scribed, in·scrib·ing, in·scribes 1. a. To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in a surface. b. To mark or engrave (a surface) with words or letters. on the Roll of Honor and included in the Book of Remembrances. To nominate an individual, please submit a contribution to the ACEI Memorial Endowment Fund Noun 1. endowment fund - the capital that provides income for an institution endowment patrimony - a church endowment chantry - an endowment for the singing of Masses , a letter of intent, and a completed recommendation form to ACEI Headquarters. Nominees are approved by the Executive Board. Contact Headquarters for a recommendation form. ACEI BRANCH AWARDS AND GRANTS GUIDELINES guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. * All submissions for consideration must be made prior to, or on the first day of, the conference. * Submissions are reviewed at the conference. * Winners (one per category) are announced at the Annual Business Meeting. * Judges include Membership Department staff and one member each from the Presidents' Council and the Membership and Program Development Committees. Judges will be excluded from judging submissions from their own Branches. * Winners will be recognized in the ACEI Exchange. * Winners receive a Certificate of Recognition and a monetary award to be used to promote future Branch programs (the Branch Development Grant is $150). * Entries can be applied to only one award. * Projects and activities must be described in writing. * Sample materials (if applicable) are strongly encouraged as supplements to the write-ups. * All annual reports must be submitted. * Contact Headquarters with questions, or to request an application. Best Professional Development Workshop/ Conference Award For the Branch that holds the best professional development workshop or conference. Presentations must focus on education topics or general wellness (e.g., stress management). Judges evaluate content, creativity, and attendance. The judges also take into account the size of the Branch's membership. Best Use of ACEI Materials Award Given to the Branch that makes the best use of ACEI materials (e.g., membership rosters, mailing labels, journals, newsletters, member profile cards, conference announcements, logos, or Branch manual materials). Branches must tell how they used the materials to promote ACEI. Branch Excellence Award Presented to Branches that meet the following criteria: 1) Branch Annual Report and Branch Budget Worksheet submitted to ACEI by June 15, 2) Officers' Roster submitted within one month of the election of new officers, 3) article submitted to "Branches in Action" in the ACEI Exchange, 4) no decrease in Branch membership during previous year, 5) the Branch hosts, sponsors, or participates in at least one event that directly benefits children. ACEI Headquarters staff monitor Branch progress. All Branches that meet these criteria will be given a certificate and a $100 prize. Best Publicity Award For the Branch that demonstrates the best use of a press release or flier and that receives the most media coverage. Branches must submit copies of press releases or fliers, as well as newspaper clippings, and an explanation of why their Branch deserves the award. Best Communications Award For the Branch that best communicates with its members through newsletters, telephone, letters, etc. The write-up should describe these activities. Best Children's Event/Community Service Presented to the Branch that sponsors an event that most directly benefits children. Judges take into consideration creativity and the number of children in attendance. Best Mentor Program The award is applicable to any mentoring program that a Branch conducts that directly benefits children or assists a college student or first-year teacher. Best Fundraiser Award This award recognizes the Branch that initiates the most successful fundraiser. The funds raised must stem from an original idea (the Branch cannot sell ACEI publications to qualify). The write-up should describe the event and how much money was raised. Best New Branch Award Did you start a new student or professional Branch this year? If so, your Branch may qualify for this award. New Branches are evaluated on the basis of a 12-month period, and the Branch with the most new members wins. Headquarters will verify membership counts. Best "Global Focus" Award Given to the Branch that implements a project to foster better global awareness (e.g., a Branch could adopt a "sister" Branch in another country, sponsor a new member overseas, or share information on education issues with educators from another country). STATE/PROVINCE AND LOCAL BRANCH AWARDS Outstanding Branch Member Service Award Each year, Branches may nominate one member who has significantly helped to strengthen ACEI and, in doing so, contributed to the betterment of children and the professionals who work with them. For an application, please contact your Branch. Annual Branch Development Grants These $150 grants provide seed money to assist ACEI affiliates at the Branch level in starting or revitalizing re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. a Branch. New Branches will be issued the grant automatically upon receipt of their constitution and officers' roster. ACEI You're a member because you believe in mission ... The mission of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society. * Promote the inherent rights, education, and well-being of all children in their homes, schools, and communities * Work for desirable conditions, programs, and practices for children from infancy through early adolescence * Bring into active cooperation all individuals and groups concerned with children * Raise the standard of preparation for those actively involved with the care and development of children * Encourage continuous professional growth of educators * Focus the public's attention on the rights and needs of children, and on the ways various programs must be adjusted to fit those rights and needs. The Association supports recognition, respect, and empowerment for the professional childhood educator. How Does ACEI Help Children and Teachers? ACEI conducts effective public advocacy to ensure that ACEI's positions are represented in a wide variety of public forums and among major coalitions for children and education. The Association works closely with other organizations to promote the rights of children and teachers. UNITED NATIONS, ECOSOC, AND THE UN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION (DPI (Dots Per Inch) The measurement of the resolution of display and printing systems. A typical CRT screen provides 96 dpi, which provides 9,216 dots per square inch (96x96). Flat panel displays from 110 to 200 dpi have also been developed. ) ACEI is a nongovernmental organization nongovernmental organization (NGO) Organization that is not part of any government. A key distinction is between not-for-profit groups and for-profit corporations; the vast majority of NGOs are not-for-profit. (NGO NGO abbr. nongovernmental organization Noun 1. NGO - an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government nongovernmental organization ) member of the United Nations. ACEI has consultative status Consultative Status is a phrase whose use can be traced to the founding of the United Nations and is used within the UN community to refer to "Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. with UNICEF UNICEF (y  `nĭsĕf'), the United Nations Children's Fund, an affiliated agency of the United Nations. , ECOSOC, and the
UNDPI UNDPI United Nations Department of Public Information . ACEI's interests are represented by three delegates who are
members of four working groups: Education, Girl Child, Convention on the
Rights of the Child The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, often referred to as CRC or UNCRC, is an international convention setting out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children. , and Children in Armed Conflict.
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) was founded in 1954 to accredit teacher certification programs at U.S. colleges and universities. NCATE is a council of educators created to ensure and raise the quality of preparation for their profession. (NCATE NCATE National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education ) NCATE accredits schools, colleges, and departments of education in the United States Education in the United States is provided mainly by government, with control and funding coming from three levels: federal, state, and local. School attendance is mandatory and nearly universal at the elementary and high school levels (often known outside the United States as the that meet rigorous national standards in preparing teachers for the classroom. ACEI is a constituent member and currently holds seats on the Board of Directors and Board of Examiners. Fifty-nine ACEI members serve as volunteer Program Reviewers of institutions with elementary programs to ensure that they consistently meet ACEI/NCATE Standards. ACEI also makes sure that the state partnerships with NCATE meet ACEI also has a strong affiliation with these organizations: * Alliance for Curriculum Reform (ACR See riser card. ) * Organisation Mondiale pour L'Education Prescolaire (OMEP OMEP Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Préscolaire (French: World Organization for Early Childhood Education) OMEP Organización Mundial para la Educación Preescolar ) * National Committee on the Rights of the Child The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child by governments that ratify the Convention. * Council of Organizations for the Professional Preparation of Educators (COPPE) * Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. * National Teacher of the Year The National Teacher of the Year is a professional award in the United States. The program began in 1952, as a project by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), and aims to reward excellence in teaching. It is sponsored by ING. Program * Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) * Elementary and Early Childhood Education (EECE EECE Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Partner) |
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