ACEI: Association for Childhood Education International
Buffalo State College Emerging Educators Branch
The Mission of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) is to promote and support the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence in the global community. ACEI also influences the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in our changing society. Since 1892, ACEI members have worked to make the world a better place for children.
Special plans for this year (2009-2010):
-Special focus this year on: Week of the Classroom Teacher & Globalization
All Childhood, Early Childhood, and Special Education Majors are welcome to join!!
Meetings 2009-2010: Bacon Hall 116A at 7:30 (unless marked)
Fall: Thursday September 10th (Bengal Pause)
Friday, September 25 8:00am-2:00pm PDS retreat at Erie 1 BOCES
Thursday, October 8 Share your favorite childrens books at Children's Literature Night.
Novermber 5, 2009 ACEI Movie Night
November 6, 2009: PDS Meeting 8:00am-10:00am at Court Street Elementary
December 4, 2009: PDS Meeting 8:00am-10:00am at School #82
Spring: TBA
March: TBA
April: ACEI Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
April: Buffalo State Student Research and Creativity Celebration
Buffalo State College Emerging Educators Branch of ACEI has six meetings through the year. Over the last two years, ACEI completed the following projects:
-Week of the Classroom Teacher Letter Writing Campaign
-“Getting a Teaching Job” with Stephanie Zuckerman-Aviles, director of Career Development.
-“Graduate School Discussion Night” with Dr. Ellen Friedland who discussed student’s options for graduate school.
-Volunteered at the annual PDS (Professional Development Schools) fall retreat.
-“Re-use a Shoe” community service project where members collected rubber soled shoes to donate to the Nike Corporation to re-use to make rubber floored playgrounds which are more safe than traditional wood chip or stone floored playgrounds.
-Social Studies Children's Literature Night
-Presentations at the International ACEI Conference in Tampa, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia. Presentation have focused on Metacognitive Learning Strategies, Effective Teacher Qualities and how to be an effective teacher, The Return of Social Studies to Early Childhood Education, and Teaching Social Studies Through Your Community.
-Field trip to Milton Rogovin Exhibit
-Social Studies Education Presentation by Dr. Jill Gradwell and Dr. Nancy Chicola.
-Polar Plunge for Children With Disabilities at Bever Island (Grand Island)
-New and gently used toy drive for Gerard Place
-Art Supply Drive for collecting numerous and various materials for young children in support of individual creativity and imagination
ACEI looks forward to your participation and a great year full of conferences, speakers, and important conversation that is beneficial to all teacher candidates.
After three meetings, you will receive a certificate of membership as part of the ACEI Buffalo State Branch!!!!
A great edition to your teacher portfolio and resume!!!!!
For more information or questions about ACEI contact
ACEI Director Dr. Dianne McCarthy at MCCARTDS@buffalostate.edu
and/or
President John McGowan at mcgojj70@mail.buffalostate.edu
Thanks for looking and hope to see you soon!!!!
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