Course Early Childhood Resources section
Position Statements and Influential Practices
- NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
- NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
- NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
- NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
- NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
- NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
- Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
- FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being
- Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
- World Forum Foundationhttp://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage - World Organization for Early Childhood Educationhttp://www.omep-usnc.org/
Read about OMEP's mission. - Association for Childhood Education Internationalhttp://acei.org/
Early Childhood Associations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children: http://www.naeyc.org/
- The Division for Early Childhood: http://www.dec-sped.org/
- Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families: http://www.zerotothree.org/
- WESTED: http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
- Harvard Education Letter: http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
- FPG Child Development Institute: http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
- Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conferencehttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
- HighScope: http://www.highscope.org/
- Children's Defense Fund: http://www.childrensdefense.org/
- Center for Child Care Workforce: http://www.ccw.org/
- Council for Exceptional Children: http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
- Institute for Women's Policy Research: http://www.iwpr.org/
- National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education: http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
- National Child Care Association: http://www.nccanet.org/
- National Institute for Early Education Research: http://nieer.org/
- Pre[K]Now: http://www.preknow.org/
- Voices for America's Children: http://www.voices.org/
- The Erikson Institute: http://www.erikson.edu/
Additional Resources
- Council For Professional Recognition: http://www.cdacouncil.org/
- Redlands Christian Migrant Association: http://www.rcma.org/
- Department of Children and Families: http://www.myflorida.com/childcare
- The Children's Forum : http://www.thechildrensforum.com/
- Environments, Inc Resources: http://www.eichild.com/r_pages.cfm?ID=92
- National Association for Child Care Professionals: http://www.naccp.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=10
- Region IV Head Start Association : http://www.rivhsa.org/
Rhonna-
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking over The Children's Forum website. I read one of the articles about maturity being the deciding factor on Kindergarten entrance and not age. I agree with this. I was able to start Kindergarten when I was four (turning 5 in November) because it was a private school. I did have to pass an entrance exam. I can still remember doing that test now. I always exceled in school so I am glad I was able to go at four because if I had to wait another year, I would have been bored.
Hello Rhonna,
ReplyDeleteI am assuming you live in Florida. Do you? If so I like how you chose a resource (the childrens forum) that helps educators and parents in your own area. That was a very good idea.
Hey Rhonna,
ReplyDeleteI checked out the Redlands Christian Migrants site. That was cool, so were some of the success stories. I like that you choose a site that speaks to your personal beliefs and values. Great Job!
Hello Rhonna,
ReplyDeleteI too enjoy the Region IV Head Start Association website. I think it is great investment for Head Start, Childcare Centers, Parents, Community Resource, and anyone involved in working with children and families. It offers a list of training and support to become more knowledgeable in the early childhood field. It promotes professional development training and conferences. I have never known our agency fill out applications for scholarships and awards. Have your agency taken part in any available through the Regional IV Head Start Association? If so, what was the outcome? Thank you for sharing!
Hi Kisha
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't see the message before. I don't know if our agency has filled out an application with Region IV, the only thing we use it in our area is more for the information and for staffs to be a member from an early childhood association when renewing CDA credentials. Our agency might have some kind of agreement but honestly I am not aware of any of them.