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.
Buffalo State College Emerging Educators Branch of ACEI has six meetings through the year. In the 2006-2007 year, 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.
-Six members presented in at the International ACEI Conference in Tampa, Florida. One group presented on Metacognitive Learning Strategies. Another group presented on Effective Teacher Qualities and how to be an effective teacher.
ACEI looks forward to your participation and a great year full of conferences, speakers, and important conversation that is beneficial to all teacher candidates.
Special plans for this year (2007-2008):
-Special focus this year on SOCIAL STUDIES
-Children's literature night
-Volunteering opportunities such as the Association of Education of Young Children Conference
-Guest Speakers
All Childhood, Early Childhood, and Special Education Majors are welcome to join!!
Meetings 2007-2008: Bacon Hall 116A at 7:30
Fall: September 11, 2007
September 13th Bengal Pause 12:15-1:30 Dr. Jill Gradwell from Social Studies Education Presentation Bacon Hall
October 16, 2007 Children's Literature Sharing Night. Bring a book to share with others that could be used to teach Social Studies
November 13, 2007 Milton Rogovin Exhibit at 7:00. If you would like to attend, please email or call Dr. McCarthy.
December 4, 2007 Bengal Pause 12:15-1:30 Bacon 217 ACEI Policy on Holidays and the separation between church and state in public schools.
Spring: February 12, 2008
February 28, 2008 Bengal Pause 12:15-1:30 Bacon 116A Dr. Nancy Chicola will present on incorporating Social Studies in Education.
March 11, 2008 Movie Night Ron Clark (Essential 55)
(Note: Date Change) April 22, 2008
May 1-3 New York AEYC Conference (NYSAEYC.org)
For more information or questions about ACEI contact the advisor Dr. Dianne McCarthy at MCCARTDS@buffalostate.edu
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