Portfolio Assignment Leadership, Level I C – SAMPLE
Identify a professional organization to which you want to belong. Secure information on this
organization, including information on becoming a member and list benefits to you as a director.
A student would be successful if the submission identifies the organization and how to become a
member, and describes 5 benefits of membership, at least two of which should refer to
professional development.
Professional Organization: NC Institute for Child Development Professionals (NCICDP)
PO Box 959
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Telephone: 919-942-7442
Website: http://ncicdp.org/
Information on the organization:
The mission of the Institute is to promote the implementation of a comprehensive professional
development and recognition system that links education and compensation for the child care
workforce to ensure high quality care and education services for children and families.
Becoming a Member
To become a member, visit the following website and download a membership application:
http://ncicdp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/The-Institute-Brochure.pdf
Benefits as a Director
There are two Membership Levels: Basic ($100) and Comprehensive ($250). The two
highlighted areas refer to professional development.
Membership Levels/Benefits
$100 Basic Organizational Membership
• Quarterly e-newsletter
• Discounted NCICDP sponsored Professional Development Opportunities
• Website login to exclusive members page
$250 Basic Organizational Membership
• Access to recorded webinars
• Eligible to serve on NCICDP Board Committees