Homework: Analyze a Professional Organization
Length: 3 to 5 pages.
Instructions
You will analyze policy issues from the lens of professional organizations related to your current profession. The overwhelming majority of students in this course will fall under the following categories: PK-12 faculty/staff, PK-12 administrator, college faculty, college administrator. If you work in another type of educational organization, consider your current or desired leadership role. If your current or desired profession does not fall under one of these categories, work with your instructor to find an appropriate professional angle for this homework.
You will analyze policy issues by accessing professional organization websites that relate to your professional category. For this homework, you must choose at least one (ideally two) professional organization websites.
You will find a list of example professional organization websites, in the Books and Resources for this Week, This list is not inclusive of everything. There are numerous other organizations not listed. Be sure to discuss with your instructor prior to completing this homework.
Task
Find the section on the organization's website in which policy initiatives, policy advocacy, or policy positions are stated. All major organizations should have this section. Write a paper in which you discuss the policy issues discussed by the organization, the advocacy stance or position, and the reasons provided for the position. Conclude with your reaction to these positions and your own statement to compare or contrast your position with the organization.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.