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CONTACT INFO The American Center for Children's Television 1400 East Touhy Suite 260 Des Plaines, IL 60018-3305 USA Phone: (847) 390-6499 Fax: (847) 390-9435
Executive Director: David W. Kleeman Board of Governors: David Britt, Children's Television Workshop Robert Coonrod, Corporation for Public Broadcasting Betty Cohen, Cartoon Network Worldwide James Dowdle, Tribune Broadcasting Company Ervin Duggan, Public Broadcasting Service James A. Fellows, Central Educational Network John Ford, Discovery Networks Jane Henson, The Jim Henson Legacy Lucy Johnson, CBS Entertainment William J. McCarter, WTTW/Chicago Carol Monroe, Fox Kids Worldwide Sterling C. Quinlan, Mediatech Ame Simon Anne Sweeney, The Disney Channel |
The American Center for Children's Television fosters programming for young people that is both beneficial and popular. The Center's goals are to strengthen the capabilities, insights and motivation of children's programming professionals; to facilitate collaboration among TV, new media, education, research and child development experts; to evolve guidelines and standards for recognizing outstanding work; and to increase public awareness and understanding of "quality" television. Activities in service of these goals fall into four areas: Bringing Professionals Together -- Seminars and workshops help TV professionals learn from others' expertise, and build a resource network. They are also a place for those from outside television to impart special knowledge that might result in more effective shows. Sharing and Providing Information -- The Center offers consulting assistance and referral to experts on specific topics, for program makers, researchers, educators, journalists, children's advocates and parents. The Center is a gateway to the wide world of children's media, serving as the U.S. link to global organizations like PRIX JEUNESSE (the international children's television festival), the World Alliance of Television for Children (WATCH), and the ongoing movement for World Summits on Television for Children. The Center uses these connections to expand resources and import expertise for American media professionals. Recognizing Outstanding Achievements -- The Ollie Awards honor America's best children's shows. Equally important, the process provides a unique forum for sharpening critical and creative skills. Enhancing Public Awareness -- Ollie Award-winning programs are held at Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications and New York's Museum of Television and Radio. The Center is supported and guided by a Board of Governors drawn from the top ranks of children's programming executives, representing commercial, cable and public television. Center services are available to everyone -- independent producer or national network, local organization or international association -- seeking a positive, practical approach to improving children's TV. If the American Center for Children's Television can help you develop a project, plan a meeting, or locate resources, contact David Kleeman as shown at left..
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