I chose to my research in California. I came across an article titled "California Collaborates in State and National Efforts: Communities of Practice for Transition". "Children with disabilities and their parents face many important transitional junctures in their lives. The first formal transition is the one that parents navigate when their child turns three years old and the teachers, therapists, and supporting organizations all change" (The Special Edge, 2008). With that being said, the state of California wants to aid in that transition and make it as smooth as possible. There are many communities of practice that are involved with the improvement of the transition. The three I chose to research were: California Department of Education (www.cde.ca.gov), California Department of Rehabilitation (www.dor.ca.gov) and California Association of Family Empowerment Centers (http://cafec.org). I chose these three because of their mission statements. I truly believe that their missions and purposes tie in with what California is trying to do.
The mission of the California Department of Education is to "provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood" (CDE, n.d.). The Department of Education serves the state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, they prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world (CDE, n.d.). "California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities (Department of Rehabilitation [DOR], 2013). The California Association of Family Empowerment Centers works to provide information, resources, technical assistance, and systems change advocacy to a statewide network of local Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) who provide family education, support, empowerment, advocacy, and parent-professional collaborative activities to families of children with disabilities ages 3-22 years old (California Association of Family Empowerment Centers [CAFEC], n.d.).
I came across a position called an Educational Fiscal Service Consultant. The requirements are as follows; knowledge of school administration practices, school district business practices, financial management, and staffing; principles of governmental fund accounting, education program cost accounting, interim financial status reports and year-end expenditure reports; public school law and finance; automated financial management systems and software applications; and general knowledge of other areas of operations. Applicants must have the ability to interpret data, solve administrative and fiscal problems, and speak and write effectively. They must also be able to establish and maintain cooperative relations with local, state, and federal officials (CDE, n.d.).
Another position I came across is an Educational Programs Consultant. Those interested in this position Retmust have experience in Education Technology. The possession of a Teacher Librarian credential is desired, but not required. But applicants must have excellent writing and presentation skills. In addition to that. they must have experience in the process of instructional materials adoptions (CDE, n.d.).
The third position I came across a position called a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. The requirements include either a Masters or Doctoral degree in counseling or a closely related field. A person may possess an active certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Also, students in the last academic year of their Masters or Doctoral program in this field (or closely related field) may also apply (DOR, 2013). I just told a few friends that I plan to get my Ph.D in some kind of counseling. But I am thinking of getting my certification in it first along with my teaching certification. I have been thinking about moving to California so I could see myself working in a position like this, and all of these positions for that matter. I may need additional education and training, but I am sure the extra effort would be worth it!
References:
California Association of Family Empowerment Centers (n.d.). Home, About us. Retrieved from http://cafec.org/about
California Department of Education (n.d.). Home, Jobs at CDE. Retrieved from http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Department of Rehabilitation (2013). Home, DOR Employment Information. Retrieved from http://www.dor.ca.gov/
The Special Edge (2008). California Collaborates in State and National Efforts: Communities of Practice for Transition. Retrieved from http://www.calstat.org/publications/article_detail.php?a_id=104&nl_id=14
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