The National Black Child Development Institution (NBCDI) just finished up its annual conference this past week (Oct. 8th-11th). Its theme: The effects that shrinking economy and poor quality education has made on the educational futures of our children. There were some fabulous conference presenters, including early childhood supporters from various venues—psycho-social , medical, and physical health fields, policymakers, EC administrators and educators.
I’ve gained deeper insight on how NBCDI has been very instrumental in addressing equity and excellence in early care and education by meeting the needs of parents. Understanding the trilemma of the United States’ patched system of child care (Lash & McMullen, 2008), NBCDI reaches out to parents by offering those relevant tools and practices that will enhance parents own personal social and emotional development—addressing the challenges of quality, availability and affordability for African American children and their families. NBCDI is committed to re-energizing parents to increase their involvement as effective advocates for their children and providing necessary resources to empower African American families to gain access to quality early childhood care and education.
Visit these links to find more information regarding NBCDI’s extensive resources designed to address the challenges of equity in quality, affordability, and access to early childhood care and education for minority children and their families:
www.http://nbcdi.org - this link leads to the main website of NBCDI where you will find the organizations history, mission, and an overview of their offered services.
http://nbcdi.org/conferences/nbcdi-annual-conference/ - this link will take you to the page of conference speakers from the annual national black child development institute, inc., there you will find highlights of the conference
http://nbcdi.org/blog/category/early-childhood-education/ - this link leads to the early childhood education initiatives of nbcdi; there you will find several of the events that address EC issues as well as ncbdi’s involvement with each.
Reference
Lash, M., & McMullen, M. (2008). The child care trilemma: How moral orientations influence the field. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 9(1), 36–48. Retrieved from http://www.wwwords.co.uk/pdf/freetoview.asp?j=ciec&vol=9&issue=1&year=2008&article=5_Lash_CIEC_9_1_web
With the current issues and dilemmas facing early childhood field especially in terms of funding,It is amazing how an institution like the National Black Child Development Institution is exerting all efforts in addressing equity and excellence in early care. By encouraging parents to be involved in advocating for their children makes it more possible to gain access to quality education.
ReplyDeleteIam hoping that our policy makers will hear our call for increased funding in early childhood field, giving every child an opportunity to access quality and affordable child care program in the future.
Thank you for your post.
Anabel
I think it is wonderful that the National Black Child Development Institution is working to re-energize parents to become actively involved in their child's life. It is also great that they are showing how this has been impacted by the decline in our economy. I am very thankful that organizations such as this one are really working on behalf young children and their families!
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