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 (2008-2009):
-Special focus this year on THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY.
All Childhood, Early Childhood, and Special Education Majors are welcome to join!!
Meetings 2007-2008: Bacon Hall 116A at 7:30 (unless marked)
Fall: Tuesday, September 16
Friday, September 26 8:00am-2:00pm PDS retreat at Erie 1 BOCES
Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 20
Spring: Tuesday, February 3: Play Centers
March 18-21: ACEI Conference in Chicago
April: TBA possible trip to the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester
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.
ACEI looks forward to your participation and a great year full of conferences, speakers, and important conversation that is beneficial to all teacher candidates.
For more information or questions about ACEI contact the advisor Dr. Dianne McCarthy at MCCARTDS@buffalostate.edu
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