Juror Manual
Introduction
Coalition for Quality Children's Media (CQCM) / KIDS FIRST!
Mission
The Coalition for Quality Children's Media is a national, nonprofit organization founded in 1991 whose
mission is to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and availability of quality
children's media. The Coalition is a voluntary collaboration comprising more than 10,000 media
professionals, lobbyists, policymakers, child advocates, educators, parents and families nationwide.
KIDS FIRST! is a project of the Coalition.
Objectives
- To teach children to become critical media users;
- To help adults recognize the importance of teaching critical viewing skills to children;
- To help children identify and be aware of outstanding media programming;
- To develop programs for children with special needs such as low-income, hospitalized or at-risk
children.
Prior to Joining the Online Training Group
- Fill out an online volunteer juror application form: https://forms.gle/qyNgBwtCN5TPaYzb6
- Please read manual which addresses the KIDS FIRST! criteria for endorsement and the format for writing your review.
- If you have any questions about what you read, please email them to us here.
- Once you complete reading this manual, please send us a sample 200 word minimum evaluation of any current film/TV show/ Digital show rated PG-13 or younger.
Training Goals
- Learn how to evaluate and critique films, TV series or other types of media using the KIDS FIRST! criteria and format.
Introduction
Evaluation Process
Using KIDS FIRST! Criteria
Evaluation Format
Rejecting a Title
Review Reminders
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