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| ECE ON THE INTERNET | ||
| ECE Net | ||
| The ECE net is a national information system. The address to subscribe to the ECE net is ECEOL-L LISTSERV instructions. Subscriptions are free of charge. To sign up use the above address and write on the subject line SUBSCRIBEECENET-L followed by your full name. Subscribers include teachers and students of early childhood education and care programs, including those that focus primarily on infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, and primary. The topics on this listserv vary widely, as subscribers bring their questions, concerns, and issues to their fellow early childhood educators. ( http://www.umaine.edu/eceol/ ) | ||
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| ERIC | ||
| ERIC is the clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. It is a listserv supported by the U.S. Department of Education and includes listings of publications, including books, digests, resource lists, and the ERIC/EECE Newsletter. AskERIC and Parents AskERIC is an Internet-based question-answering service sponsored by the ERIC system. ERIC also has listserv discussion groups on topics related to early childhood education and beyond. One such discussion group deals with topics related to Reggio Emilia, the early childhood education system of the city of Reggio in northern Italy. Subscribers ask one another questions, as well as describe their challenges and triumphs as they try to implement a Reggio-inspired approach in their various programs. ( http://ecap.crc.uiuc.edu/info/ ) | ||
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| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | ||
| NAEYC offers services to adults who work with children, such as a peer-reviewed journal, books and videos, conferences, and opportunities for public advocacy. The Web site also offers links to affiliate groups. ( http://www.naeyc.org/ ) | ||
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| National Child Care Information Center | ||
| The NCCIC is an adjunct ERIC clearinghouse for child care under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Children and Families; Administration on Children, Youth, and Families; and Child Care Bureau. The Child Care Bureau, which sponsors the NCCIC, was established in January 1995 to improve quality, availability, and affordability of child care as well as to administer federal child-care programs to states, territories, and tribes for low-income children and families. NCCIC publishes the Child Care Bulletin and provides tribal resources, a conference calendar, and current information on welfare reform, among other services. ( http://www.nccic.org/ ) | ||
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| U.S. Department of Education | ||
| This Web site includes information on legislation, funding opportunities, statistical data, and tips on accessing other Internet resources. ( http://www.ed.gov/index.html ) | ||
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| About the Care and Education of Infants and Toddlers | ||
| Early Head Start National Resource Center | ||
| This resource center provides a database of all the Early Head Start program sites, in addition to valuable tips and strategies for trainers, and many full-text documents on a range of infant/toddler related topics. ( http://www.ehsnrc.org ) | ||
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| Infant Toddler Consortium | ||
| The Infant Toddler Consortium is a Californian organization dedicated to improving infant-toddler care. ( http://www.infanttoddlerconsortium.org ) | ||
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| PITC: The Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers | ||
| The Program for Infant-Toddler Caregivers supports and promotes quality care for infants and toddlers through resources, information, and training. ( http://www.pitc.org ) | ||
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| Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) | ||
| Resources for Infant Educarers is a nonprofit organization that, using the teachings of Magda Gerber, has developed and is teaching a unique philosophy and methodology in working with infants. ( http://www.rie.org ) | ||
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| Zero to Three | ||
| Zero to Three is the nation's leading resource on the first three years of life. Their mission is to strengthen and support families, practitioners and communities in order to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers. Some information is presented in Spanish. ( http://www.zerotothree.org ) | ||
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| Health and Safety in Early Childhood Programs | ||
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | ||
| The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to the health of all children, and committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. ( http://www.aap.org/ ) | ||
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| Child Care Health Program | ||
| The Child Care Health Program promotes quality child care, as well as facilitating linkages between the health, safety, child care, and education communities and the diverse families they serve. ( http://www.childcarehealth.org ) | ||
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| U.S. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | ||
| This site provides a wide variety of information regarding food and drug safety issues, as well as explicating regulations as determined by the Food and Drug Administration. ( http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html ) | ||
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home Page | ||
| Part of the Department of Health and Human Services, this site contains information on current health and safety topics, links to relevant publications and products, and a compilation of data and statistics ( http://www.cdc.gov/ ) | ||
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| Foodborne Illness Education Center | ||
| The USDA/FDA Food-borne Illness Education Center provides general food safety information, links to other food safety sites, and materials for educators to use when teaching food safety topics. ( http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodborne/foodborn.htm ) | ||
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| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Home Page | ||
| The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site offers a centralized source of information on the full range of environmental issues, as well as providing tips on how the individual can do his or her part to help. There is also a section of resources for teachers who are interested in promoting environmental awareness in the classroom. ( http://www.epa.gov/ ) | ||
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| Project Work in Early Childhood Programs | ||
| Project Approach in Early Childhood and Elementary Education | ||
| This web site provides readers with resources to enable them to carry out projects wherever they may work with children. Accounts of successful projects undertaken by teachers are presented, and more formal means of studying the Project Approach are offered through online courses for teachers. ( http://www.project-approach.com ) | ||
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| Diversity and Early Childhood Education | ||
| California Tomorrow: Creating a Fair and Equitable Society for Everyone | ||
| Over the past fifteen years, California Tomorrow has worked with schools, family-serving institutions, early childhood programs, and communities to respond positively and equitably to diverse populations. ( http://www.californiatomorrow.org ) | ||
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| The Children's Defense Fund | ||
| The Children's Defense Fund is a private, nonprofit organization supported by grants and individual donations whose mission is to ensure every child a healthy, safe, and moral start in life with the help of caring families and communities. ( http://www.childrensdefense.org ) | ||
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| Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services' Early Childhood Research Institute | ||
| The CLAS Early Childhood Research Institute collects and describes early childhood/early intervention resources that have been developed across the U.S. for children with disabilities, their families, and the service providers who work with them. Part of the site can be read in Spanish. ( http://clas.uiuc.edu/ ) | ||
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| Herzog Media | ||
| The mission of Herzog media is to create media that enhances the human experience. ( http://www.herzogmedia.com ) | ||
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| Special Education/Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs | ||
| WestEd: Excellence in Research, Development, and Service | ||
| A nonprofit research, development, and service agency, WestEd strives to enhance and increase education and human development within schools, families, and communities. ( http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm ) | ||
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| The Circle of Inclusion Home Page | ||
| The Circle of Inclusion Web Site is for early childhood service providers and families of young children, offering demonstrations of, and information about, the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight ( http://www.circleofinclusion.org ) | ||
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| Family Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources | ||
| The Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, their families, and those that provide them services and support. ( http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx ) | ||
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| National Dissemination Center for Children with Diabetes | ||
| The NICHCY is a center providing information on disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities. ( http://www.nichcy.org ) | ||
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| National Parent Network on Disabilities | ||
| National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND) has as its mission to provide a presence and national voice for families of children, youth, and adults with disabilities. ( http://www.npnd.org ) | ||
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| The Arc | ||
| The Arc of the United States works to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community. ( http://www.thearc.org ) | ||
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| Council for Exceptional Children | ||
| The Council for Exceptional Children is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. ( http://www.cec.sped.org ) | ||
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| Internet Resources for Special Children Page | ||
| The Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) Web site is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disabilities to parents and professionals. ( http://www.irsc.org ) | ||
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| Miscellaneous Information about Early Childhood Education/Child Care | ||
| The Nation's Network of Childcare Resources and Referral | ||
| The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) is a network of community-based child care resource and referral agencies providing a common ground where families, child care providers, and communities can share information about quality child care. ( http://www.naccrra.net ) | ||
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| Center for Child Care Workforce | ||
| The Center for Child Care Workforce advocates for increased status and wages for early childhood professionals. ( http://www.ccw.org ) | ||
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| Provider Appreciation Day | ||
| Provider Appreciation Day is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting meaningful ways for parents and organizations to express their appreciation to child care providers. ( http://www.providerappreciation.org ) | ||
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| Stand for Children | ||
| Stand for Children is a grassroots voice for children whose members advocate for schools, early childhood education, after-school enrichment, and other programs that give children a fair chance in life. ( http://www.stand.org ) | ||
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