Sharing Web Resorces

In regards to my current professional development, I found the link discussing Quality Rating and Improvement Systems the most relevant. The QRIS is a rating system that assesses early childhood programs. My organization, Scotland County partnership for Children and Families, must go through this assessment at the end of this fiscal year. In relation to my job, I can use the information presented in this section to receive a better understanding of what the QRIS measures. Once I am knowledgeable, I can evaluate my job performance to determine whether I am fully meeting the needs of the children, providers, and families that I serve.

I discovered that the QRIS provides finical incentives to programs that meet all standards. Due to the discovery of this information, it has motivated me to perform my job to the best of my ability. Any monetary contribution can be used to provide better service and programs to our children, childcare providers, and families.

The May/June 2011 newsletter featured an article on President Obama and a Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative Program. In my opinion having the support of the President makes the ECE field an important and every emerging field.

While exploring the website, I discovered that there was program in the neighboring state of South Carolina, that is geared towards children ages 0-3. The Keeping Pee Dee Kids Safe at Home is designed to involve communities in preventing child malnutrition. Overall this website offers valuable information concerning childcare providers, children, and families.