Monday, November 14, 2011
My Advocacy Journey
The children that I am implementing an advocacy plan inspires me to remain strong and loyal. I must continue to research and look for resources and materials that will have a positive impact on everyone involved in the process. I believe that the children are our future and we must prepare them to take the real world on. The part that excites me the most is meeting so many people that have the same opinion or thoughts as I do. There are truly alot of committed people to education and they need a voice as well as the children. The only challenge I am encountering is having a sufficient amount time to commit and campaign for more people to understand the effects of the CRCT testing. This is a Georgia based test that determines whether a child is promoted from the third, fifth, and eighth grade. The people that are supporting the advocacy plan will help me overcome this challenge. I can encourage others by continuing to communicate with others.
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My short terms goals are not specific enough, and I think I am asking for too much. Should I ask people in my community also to join in this effort? I have many ideas and suggestions on how this can work. My mentor has been helpful in assisting me, but I could use a little more help. How can I condense short term goals and still reach for the same effect? I am seeking the help of the Literacy Council to provide ideas and resources to my parents to help with reading at home. I thought it might be beneficial to have some of the parents come into a classroom setting at twice a month to observe how teachers and reading specialist read to children. I have found my colleagues to be helpful in getting me some insight, but I still get the impression that no one really wants to make a commitment to my long term goals.
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Yvette
Lagina,
ReplyDeleteI also work for Head Start in Maryland. I am trying to work with others in the program to get a home literacy program started. My opposition is the administration who can be a little intimidating. I am concerned about no one will make a commitment to a long term goal for literacy development at home. I know this home program can work, but sometimes I feel frustrated about getting support.
Yvette