Dear Walden Colleagues,

Two possible ways that I may communicate my policy is by using a standard form of communication such as a pamphlet/flyer because it may reach a more direct audience.  My plan is to give the pamphlet/flyer to our local school board and administrators as well as local family services such as Child Development Services, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Child Care Options, and Alliance for Childhood. 

This flyer may ignite others to be more aware of the common terms used in early childhood arena as well as educate parents of incoming Kindergarten children about need to align Kindergarten Standards with Early Learning Standards in public school.

Although it is not my first choice, another communication method that I could implement is social media such as YouTube or voice thread. We all know how fast social media is at bringing attention to a specific issue.  My overall concern with this is that I will not know my audience. Nonetheless,  it has the potential to connect with people of like mind because I would send a link to those who I know in education and perhaps it will build momentum throughout the state.

This area of communicating or making my ideas known to the public eye does intrigue me.  I can see how public communication, especially social media, may work to support developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood.  Nevertheless, I want to embrace social media with a team approach. I am not skilled in the area of technology, and I want those who know the field of social media to guide me. 

Anyhow, I think my first attempt at communicating my policy will be through a pamphlet/flyer. I'll stick with an area that has comfort yet sense of ambiguity. 

So... off I go to create a Flyer. I will keep you posted!

Robin