Opportunity to Provide Feedback on U.S. Department of Labor ECE Occupational Categories
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The O*NET Data Collection Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is seeking the input of expert Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program; Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education; Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education. As the nation's most comprehensive source of occupational data, O*NET is a free resource for millions of job seekers, employers, veterans, educators, and students at www.onetonline.org.
You have the opportunity to participate in this important initiative and your participation will help ensure that the complexities of your profession are described accurately in the O*NET database for the American public.
O*NET Database Categories
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Description: Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Description: Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.
You are considered an Occupation Expert if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Have at least one year of professional experience working in the occupation.
- Have a minimum of five years combined professional experience in one or more of the following: practicing, training, teaching, and/or supervising others who perform in the occupation.
- Are currently actively involved in the field and based in the United States.
How to Participate
If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please fill out this form with all relevant information. If you have questions, please contact Kendra Kempf at RTI International, the O*NET data collection contractor, at [email protected].
Process and Participation Incentive
A random sample of experts responding to this request will be invited to complete a set of questionnaires. Experts who are selected and agree to participate will receive a $40.00 VISA gift code and an oak-framed Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor.
We encourage you to consider helping to keep information about these professions accurate and current for the benefit of our colleagues and the nation. Thank you for your support.
If you know anyone within your organization who is also an expert and would be willing to participate, feel free to share this page with them.