Professional Development

Becoming a professional in the Early Childhood Education field involves continuing my own education through membership of professional organizations, working with mentors and colleagues, advocating, and taking part in other educational activities and organizations. The following examples show my involvement in becoming a professional in the field of early childhood education.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

· http://www.naeyc.org/

· National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional organization for early childhood educators. I have been a member since 2006, and I attended the annual conference in Chicago, IL in 2007.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:

· Association for the Education of Young Children at Louisiana State University (active member since 2006)

• Kappa Delta Epsilon Academic Honor Society (active member since 2007)

LEAD PRESENTER at 2008 Louisiana Department of Education: PreKindergarten & Kindergarten Conference

"Music and Movement" (PK/K)
(1 hour session, Meeting Room 4)
Presenters: Rachel Crockett and Laura Beth Duplechain (student presenters)

Incorporating the arts in the classroom is important to the child's overall development and success in the classroom. Music and movement, in particular, influences the child's brain waves and moods, thus resulting in a positive learning environment and attitudes toward learning. Songs and activities can be incorporated into any aspect of the classroom to encourage such an atmosphere.

WORKSHOPS

• Project Learning Tree (6 hours)

  

• Grant Writing Workshop (2 hours)

RALLIED FOR CHILDREN AT THE STATE CAPITOL
(Fall 2006)

ATTENDED NEL NODDINGS PRESENTATION
(Spring 2007)