Strategic plan 2004-2005.Association for Childhood Education International MISSION OF ACEI ACEI Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor ACEI Association for Childhood Education International ACEI Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland The Mission of ACEI is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence adolescence, time of life from onset of puberty to full adulthood. The exact period of adolescence, which varies from person to person, falls approximately between the ages 12 and 20 and encompasses both physiological and psychological changes. , 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. PURPOSES OF ACEI * To promote the inherent rights, education, and wellbeing of all children in the home, school, and community * To work for desirable conditions, programs, and practices for children from infancy infancy, stage of human development lasting from birth to approximately two years of age. The hallmarks of infancy are physical growth, motor development, vocal development, and cognitive and social development. through early adolescence * To bring into active cooperation all individuals and groups concerned with children * To raise the standard of preparation for those actively involved with the care and development of children * To encourage continuous professional growth of educators * To 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. To achieve these purposes, ACEI is guided by a dynamic philosophy of education that is flexible and responsive to human needs in a changing society (ACEI Constitution, Article II). For more than 100 years, ACEI members have shared a dual commitment to the fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. of every child's potential and to the professional development of the classroom teacher. ACEI members are dedicated to an enlightened, child-centered approach to education that respects the child's developmental experiences at home, in school, and in the community. This philosophy is reflected in all professional programs, including publications, resource materials, topic workshops, and conferences. Members represent every segment of the preschool, elementary, and middle-school fields, and include child care providers, teachers, teachers-in-training, administrators, researchers, teacher educators, and institutional subscribers. With input from the membership-at-large, committees, local, state / province and national leaders, and Headquarters staff, the Executive Board plans strategic goals for the Association for the coming year and beyond. The organization uses the Strategic Plan as a guide when planning programs and services. The activities listed below are those that the respective committees and the Presidents' Council plan to accomplish in 2004-2005 to help ACEI meet its Strategic Goals. Strategic Goals and Plan of Action GOAL ONE TO PROMOTE ACEI'S MISSION AND WORK IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY Awards Committee * Recruit members for the committee from outside the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. in order to have a more global focus. Conference Committee * Continue to encourage the submission of foreign-language proposals (no translation provided). Diversity Concerns Committee * Encourage submission of proposals focusing attention on diversity issues in education and encouraging involvement in ACEI activities. * Encourage and support a more culturally diverse ACEI membership at all levels. Heritage Committee * Gather autobiographies of past and present members for inclusion in ACEI Archives. Infancy/Early Childhood Committee * Prepare articles that focus on global issues for publication in ACEI's Focus quarterlies. * Sponsor a Special Session on infants at the 2005 Annual Conference. Intermediate/Middle Childhood Committee * Actively recruit more members from diverse and international cultures for membership in the Intermediate/Middle Childhood Committee. International/Intercultural Committee * Conduct a survey to gather information that addresses the needs of international teachers. * Develop a position paper pending Executive Board approval. * Mail welcome letters to members attending the 2005 Annual Conference from outside of the United States. * Identify volunteers to assist first-time members attending the Annual Conference from outside the United States. * Write articles for the ACEI Exchange and Childhood Education to increase international awareness. Membership Committee * Pursue promotional opportunities to reach community college education students, child care providers, and CDA (1) (Compact Disc Audio) The compact disc file extension that is seen on the computer in Explorer or some other file manager. CDA files are actually pointers to the locations of the individual tracks on the CD medium. See CD-DA. credential credential verb To determine or verify titles, qualifications, documents, completion of required training, and continuing education, in those persons who function in a professional or official capacity–eg, ER physician, neurosurgeon, etc. Cf Credentials. candidates (i.e., ACCESS, Campus Child Care Coalition). * Retain and increase Basic Membership populations (CDA candidates, franchise child care centers, etc.). * Advertise additional professional materials to Basic Members by including more generic promotional information in conference advertising, Web links from the Exchange, and Focus quarterly publications. * Educate Branch leaders about all information and benefits available to members through publications such as the Leader News. * Develop survey questions with other appropriate committees, such as the Presidents' Council, to determine the needs and interests of ACEI members. If possible, use an outside vendor to prepare and disseminate dis·sem·i·nate v. dis·sem·i·nat·ed, dis·sem·i·nat·ing, dis·sem·i·nates v.tr. 1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed. 2. the survey. * Increase participation at the Annual Conference by encouraging present and potential members to attend with the advance distribution of advertising posters and conference booklets. Nominating Committee A nominating committee is a group formed usually from inside the membership of an organization for the purpose of nominating candidates for office within the organization. It works similarly to an electoral college, the main difference being that the available candidates, either * Actively seek highly qualified candidates for election to the ACEI Executive Board. Presidents' Council * Network with groups (i.e., UNICEF UNICEF (y  `nĭsĕf'), the United Nations Children's Fund, an affiliated agency of the United Nations. , World Food Organization) who
are conducting projects outside of the United States, and take part in
their projects.
* Encourage all Branches/members to adopt a global focus project that would have an impact on the lives of children. Professional Standards/Teacher Education Committee * Establish a committee Web site with a link to the ACEI Web page. * Compile To translate a program written in a high-level programming language into machine language. See compiler. an E-mail/mail list of ACEI higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. members. Increase communication with them by inviting them to Committee meetings at the 2005 Annual Conference and distributing a survey to them to gather feedback. Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. Committee * Continue to work with UNICEF and the other NGOs in support of the 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. . * Continue to recruit Speakers' Bureau and media representatives from outside the United States. * Increase global perspective by connecting with the International/ Intercultural in·ter·cul·tur·al adj. Of, relating to, involving, or representing different cultures: an intercultural marriage; intercultural exchange in the arts. Committee and by identifying issues through the World Forum. * Continue to encourage the distribution of press kits to members to empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems local advocacy on behalf of ACEI. * Establish ongoing communication with OMEP OMEP Organisation Mondiale pour l'Education Préscolaire (French: World Organization for Early Childhood Education) OMEP Organización Mundial para la Educación Preescolar and partner with OEP OEP Office of Emergency Preparedness (US Department of Health and Human Services) OEP Oxford Economic Papers OEP Optometric Extension Program OEP Operational Evolution Plan OEP Open Enrollment Period (US Medicare) and the World Forum for features in the Activist. * Support continuing international advocacy via the Global Education and Care in the 21st Century document. * Act on the Resolutions on Peace and on Reaffirming Educators. Publications Committee * Address global concerns with an International Focus Issue of Childhood Education on "Education of the Aboriginal Child." * Continue working with individuals from outside the U.S. as Guest Editors. * Publish the pamphlet pamphlet, short unbound or paper-bound book of from 64 to 96 pages. The pamphlet gained popularity as an instrument of religious or political controversy, giving the author and reader full benefit of freedom of the press. on visiting schools in the U.S. and abroad. Research Committee * Further promote the submission and review of international research proposals. * List E-mail addresses See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address for each presenter in the conference program. Student Committee * Work with the International/Intercultural Committee to support ACEI Branches in other countries. * Develop a student link on the main ACEI Web page to help strengthen communication between Branches. Technology Committee * Attract larger international participation in the Virtual Presentations by working towards making these presentations available for a longer period of time and allowing all members to view the keynotes keynotes, n.pl in homeopathy, con-cise characteristic indications for a remedy. through webcast. Week of the Classroom Teacher Committee * Promote the Week of the Classroom Teacher activities as widely as possible within the USA and in international Branches of ACEI. * Write a column for The Activist newsletter on the 2005 WOCT WOCT Waste Oil Collection Tank theme, "Empowering Teachers for the Future." * Increase the number of state governors who proclaim pro·claim tr.v. pro·claimed, pro·claim·ing, pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare. See Synonyms at announce. 2. the Week of the Classroom Teacher. * Develop updated promotional materials for Week of the Classroom Teacher. * Continue researching and drafting the position statement "Teachers in the Lives of Children." * Plan a Celebration Breakfast for the 2005 Annual Conference featuring the Adopt a Teacher program. * Involve student members in planning the Week of the Classroom Teacher. GOAL TWO TO PROMOTE ACEI'S LONG-STANDING COMMITMENT TO THE WHOLE CHILD AND THE WHOLE CURRICULUM Awards Committee * Continue our commitment to the whole child and curriculum, as well as excellence in leadership and teaching through our recognition of deserving de·serv·ing adj. Worthy, as of reward, praise, or aid. n. Merit; worthiness. de·serv  ing·ly adv. individuals.
Conference Committee * Continue inclusion of virtual presentations in the 2005 Annual Conference. Diversity Concerns Committee * Submit at least one article focusing on diversity issues to the ACEI Exchange. Heritage Committee * Present sessions at the 2005 Annual Conference on nurturing children's development through the use of Froebel's Gifts and Occupations. Infancy/Early Childhood Committee * At the 2005 Annual Conference, sponsor a special follow-up follow-up, n the process of monitoring the progress of a patient after a period of active treatment. follow-up subsequent. follow-up plan session to the 2004 Special Panel Session, titled "Issues and Trends in Standards-Based Infancy / Early Childhood Education Worldwide." Intermediate/Middle Childhood Committee * Promote commitment to the whole child by sharing research specific to intermediate/middle level children in a variety of venues. Presidents' Council * Encourage Branches and members to volunteer to work with children's groups or for organizations that benefit children. Public Affairs Committee * Continue to encourage and engage in collaborative partnerships and discussions with other affiliate organizations and agencies in guiding and implementing effective change for all children. * Produce timely press releases, articles, position statements, and resolutions that address development of the whole child. * Increase the awareness of the membership to current relevant topics through advocacy and advocacy training. Publications Committee * Maintain and strengthen ACEI's use of journal and Focus quarterly articles, columns, theme issues, position statements, and special publications to address timely issues in education. * Pursue special publications on play and transdisciplinary teaming. * Pursue publishing projects in connection with children's health Children's Health Definition Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. organizations. Research Committee * Provide online resources to assist in improving written proposals and preparation of presentations. Retired Member Committee * Continue mentoring teachers and working with children in a variety of ways. Student Committee * Sponsor two "Make-n-Take Sessions" at the 2005 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. * Develop a Student Track at the 2005 Annual Conference that will be professionally relevant to students. Technology Committee * Promote online the dissemination dissemination Medtalk The spread of a pernicious process–eg, CA, acute infection Oncology Metastasis, see there of information supporting current best practices. * Encourage and advise ACEI on ways to increase interactions of members through online communities. Week of the Classroom Teacher Committee * Encourage state departments of education Web sites to have a link to the Week of the Classroom Teacher on ACEI's Web site. * Encourage PTA PTA or parent-teacher association: see parent education. Web sites to have a link to the Week of the Classroom Teacher on ACEI's Web site. GOAL THREE TO SUSTAIN ACEI'S LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ENSURING EXCELLENCE IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN--BIRTH THROUGH EARLY ADOLESCENCE Awards Committee * Continue our commitment to the whole child and curriculum, as well as excellence in leadership and teaching, through our recognition of deserving individuals. Diversity Concerns Committee * Sponsor a special session during the 2005 Annual Conference featuring the work of G. Pritchey Smith. * Author a book on diversity incorporating case studies and insights into diversity in education. Infancy/Early Childhood Committee * Continue to participate in the Member-Get-a-Member campaign with each member of the Infancy/Early Childhood committee recruiting at least one new ACEI member. Intermediate/Middle Childhood Committee * Develop an ACEI pamphlet that focuses on diverse practices, policies, and politics of educational designs with instructional and motivational strategies specific to the intermediate/middle level child. * Administer a survey to recent immigrants and students from minority cultures to collect the data. * Continue to explore practices, policies, and politics of educational designs of international schools. Membership Committee * Make available the ACEI Leadership Training Session on the ACEI Web site. * Place online selected portions of the Branch Manual and successful ideas about leadership development in an "Idea Tool Box" resource for easy access by members. * Update the Speakers' Bureau list and disseminate the information to educators (Branches, schools, parent groups, colleges, community groups, etc.) to promote sound educational practices by ACEI member experts. * Investigate obtaining high-quality, cutting-edge, "big name" speakers to promote educational excellence and draw large numbers of educators to ACEI's Annual Conferences. * Disseminate ideas in a written form from the Leadership Training Workshop for those unable to attend and as a resource for future leaders Future Leaders is a UK schools-led charitable organisation that aims to widen the pool of talented leaders especially for urban challenging secondary schools. It was founded in March 2006 by Nat Wei, a former founder of Teach First. . Presidents' Council * Encourage all Branches and members to conduct a children's event or community service project that focuses on children. * Encourage all Branches/members to work towards the Branch Excellence Award. Professional Standards/Teacher Education Committee * Address timely topics via the committee's column in the ACEI Exchange. * Distribute a survey identifying higher education issues/interests for future publications and Committee-sponsored sessions. Public Affairs Committee * Work with Publications Committee to revise position paper on children and war. * Update and follow up on past ACEI resolutions that are still pertinent PERTINENT, evidence. Those facts which tend to prove the allegations of the party offering them, are called pertinent; those which have no such tendency are called impertinent, 8 Toull. n. 22. By pertinent is also meant that which belongs. Willes, 319. to current ACEI policy and discard resolutions that are no longer relevant to the mission of the organization. * Explore collaborative efforts with the Publications Committee to review, update, and rewrite re·write v. re·wrote , re·writ·ten , re·writ·ing, re·writes v.tr. 1. To write again, especially in a different or improved form; revise. 2. position papers. * Forward recommendations made at both the Public Affairs Forum and Town Meeting to appropriate committees. * Investigate avenues to expand The Global Education and Care in the 21st Century document to include older children. Publications Committee * Pursue special publications on the adaption adaption see adaptation. of curriculum. * Seek to adopt a comprehensive membership plan to provide long-term dissemination of resources that would help ensure excellence in education and provide an incentive to join the association and benefit from its work. Research Committee * Volunteer to review ACEI publications. Student Committee * Continue encouraging students to submit articles for the "Student Slant slant (slant) 1. a sloping surface of agar in a test tube. 2. slant culture. " Exchange column * Annually publish two issues of the Student Connection newsletter. Week of the Classroom Teacher Committee * Collaborate with the International/Intercultural Committee to jointly sponsor a session at the 2005 Annual Conference. GOAL FOUR TO SUPPORT ACEI'S UNIQUE LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ENSURING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHER EDUCATION GLOBALLY Conference Committee * The 2005 Annual Conference will be March 23-26, 2005, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC, the 2006 Annual Conference will be held in San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. , TX, and the 2007 Annual Conference will take place in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV. Diversity Concerns Committee * Plan a joint special session with the Student Committee for the 2005 Annual Conference to gain an understanding of the knowledge bases for a better diversity. Heritage Committee * Encourage the use of Froebel's Gifts and Occupations, which will stimulate excellence in elementary teacher education. Infancy/Early Childhood Committee * Plan and host a luncheon at the 2005 Annual Conference that will focus on standards for infancy/early childhood programs around the world. Intermediate/Middle Childhood Committee * Share innovative "best practices" through a variety of publications. * Encourage committee members to apply to become ACEI/NCATE reviewers. Presidents' Council * Encourage all Branches and members to mentor Mentor, in Greek mythology Mentor (mĕn`tər, –tôr'), in Greek mythology, friend of Odysseus and tutor of Telemachus. a first-year teacher or child care provider. * Encourage all Branches and members to support college students in another country. * Encourage all Branches and members to support President Blackwell's Adopt a Teacher initiative. Professional Standards/Teacher Education Committee * Support the ACEI Program Review Process by having each committee member recruit one new reviewer re·view·er n. One who reviews, especially one who writes critical reviews, as for a newspaper or magazine. reviewer Noun a person who writes reviews of books, films, etc. Noun 1. . * Clarify language used in defining the role of Trainer and Consultant in the NCATE NCATE National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Review Process. * Train and retrain re·train tr. & intr.v. re·trained, re·train·ing, re·trains To train or undergo training again. re·train new Program Reviewers on the Program Report Template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the and the ACEI Report Institution Template used for NCATE. Public Affairs Committee * Continue using the Activist as a means of disseminating dis·sem·i·nate v. dis·sem·i·nat·ed, dis·sem·i·nat·ing, dis·sem·i·nates v.tr. 1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed. 2. current and relevant ACEI issues and to promote advocacy among the membership. * Encourage the use of the Committee Chair Luncheon as a working session to promote collaboration among committees to generate collaborative efforts between the Public Affairs Committee and all other ACEI committees. * Work toward putting the Resolution on ReaffinrmG Educators into practice. Publications Committee * Address the needs and concerns of teacher educators through articles in Focus on Teacher Education, Childhood Education, the Journal of Research in Childhood Education, and in books. * Offer Focus on Teacher Education in electronic format. * Pursue a special publication on transdisciplinary teaming. * Build prestige of the Focus quarterly publications as a means of professional development. Research Committee * Continue to write an article for the Activist. Include the results of the research proposal review process and updates. * Develop a special session/forum for student research presentations at the Annual Conference. Retired Member Committee * Remain active in providing a leadership role in elementary, K-8, and preschool education preschool education: see kindergarten; nursery school. preschool education Childhood education during the period from infancy to age five or six. Institutions for preschool education vary widely around the world, as do their names (e.g. . Student Committee * Continue to work with the Week of the Classroom Teacher Committee in order to honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. the invaluable service of educators around the globe. 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