Family Involvement
Links
| General Family Involvement Links | VPK |
General Family Involvement Links:
| Alaska Native Knowledge Network Alaska Federation of Natives and the University of Alaska. A resource for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing. Contains culturally-based curriculum resources. |
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| All Children Can Read The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB). This website is designed to provide information and resources to state deaf-blind projects, teachers, family members and related service providers interested in beginning or enhancing literacy instruction for children who have combined vision and hearing loss and children with other complex learning challenges. It contains sections on Early Emergent Literacy and Emergent Literacy. |
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| American Association for Home Based Early Interventionists Serves families and those working in the field of early intervention with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs. Emphasis on the home as a beneficial environment for early intervention. The site includes information and linkages for families and professionals. |
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| American Indian Culture Research Center A resource on Native American culture. Purpose is to inform the general public of the world view, philosophy of life, and spiritual insight of Native Peoples. Topics include cultural values, education, heritage, women's issues and links for teachers. |
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| Beach Center on Disability A Research and Training Center. One area of research under the Family section includes Family and Professional Partnerships and links to other sites. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |
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| Bridges4kids A community of partners (including families) coming together to provide a circle of support for all children from birth to adult life focusing on those with disabilities, special needs or at-risk. |
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| Bright Beginnings: Early Success in Reading and Math A web site from the Florida Department of Education Office of Early Learning, this site supports the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program and contains information on Pre-K resources for Reading & Language Arts, and Mathematics, including Florida's child expectation standards, resources and strategies for teachers and families to use to enhance instruction in these areas, and assessments of progress. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: | |
| CADRE - Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education This is the National Center on Dispute Resolution funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs. The Center addresses dispute resolution, mediation and collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements in special education and early intervention. |
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| California Tomorrow An organization that promotes cultural sensitivity. Works with schools, family-serving institutions, early childhood preprograms, and communities to respond positively and equitably to diverse populations. |
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| Center for Early Learning Literacy (CELL) CELL reviews and synthesizes evidence on effective literacy learning practices; identifies and develops evidence-based literacy practices from research; implements and evaluates use of practices with young children with disabilities or delays; and provides general and specialized technical assistance promoting the adoption and use of evidence-based practices. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |
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| Center for the Improvement of Child Caring The web site of a parenting and parenting education organization that creates, evaluates, delivers and disseminates a variety of parenting skill-building programs for parents and for professionals. There is a section of the site specifically for early childhood care and education systems. |
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| The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Mission is improving the social and emotional outcomes of young children. Evidence-based, user-friendly information is available to help early childhood educators meet the needs of children with challenging behaviors and mental health challenges. Products include "What Works Briefs" (summaries of effective practices), and five training modules on Promoting Social and Emotional Competence. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: | |
| The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge Contains the CONNECT Modules which can be used for pre-service and professional development activities. The modules consist of videos, activities, and narratives on various topics to support working with children with disabilities. There are currently seven modules: Embedded Interventions, Transition, Communication for Collaboration, Family-Professional Partnerships, Assistive Technology, Dialogic Reading Practices, and Tiered Instruction. |
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| Colorado Parent Information and Resource Center Information on increasing 'parent participation in schools by helping parents develop their leadership skills and preparing educators for parent involvement in their classrooms'; tips for educators and other parent professionals on how to include parents in their work; the latest in parent involvement research. |
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| Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) - Early Childhood Research Institute Identifies, evaluates, and promotes effective and appropriate early intervention and preschool practices for children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Resource bank for effective materials and strategies. |
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| Disability is Natural Developed by Kathie Snow, the parent of a child with disabilities. The mission of this website is to encourage new ways of thinking about disability and to help create a society in which all people are valued and included. |
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| Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) The DEC is for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. It promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. |
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| Count Me In: Resources for Inclusion This is a virtual resource for families and early education and care providers on how to successfully include young children with disabilities in early childhood programs. Contains links to state and national resources to support inclusive environments, information specifically for families, training materials and resources, and information on legislation and advocacy organizations. |
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| Early Childhood Community A websites sponsored by CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge & National Professional Development Center on Inclusion (NPDCI) at the FPG Child Development Institute. The community site is a place to pose questions, share challenges, contribute ideas and join discussions related to the early childhood field. It is a clearing house for information on early childhood inclusion and professional development. |
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| Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) From the Office of Head Start (OHS). An information resource for Head Start and Early Head Start communities, and other early childhood entities. The site contains information on OHS priorities, policies, and programs, and tips and promising practices on early childcare topics including child development, early math, science and literacy, and health. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |  |
| EPIC - Every Person Influences Children Programs and resources for families, teachers, and school administrators. Features a parenting program, a school-based character education curriculum, and leadership training. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |
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| Family & Advocates Partnerships in Education To increase the involvement of parents and disability advocates in children's educational programs. Research section of site contains working paper "Improving Family Involvement in Special Education". |
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| Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) The Center supports organizations and programs that work with families of children with disabilities and provides information and services on the subject of assistive and instructional technologies. The website offers access to monthly newsletters, online discussions moderated by nationally recognized experts, a database of disability organizations, Family guides to assistive technology, and other resources. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: | |
| Family-Guided Approaches to Collaborative Early-Intervention Training and Services Five online training modules cover a range of topics including family guided activity based interventions, using daily routines as a context for intervention, and involving care providers in teaching/learning. Other resources on the Web site include family stories and other web links. |
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| Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE) Part of the Harvard Family Research Project. Focus on family, school, and community partnerships. Current information and resources on school/teacher/family partnerships is available through their resource link. |
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| Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. This is a statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens. |
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| Family Village From the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Resources and information on a wide range of disabilities and conditions, family involvement and links from around the world. |
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| Fiesta Educativa Works to educate Latino families in obtaining services and in caring for their children with special needs. Provides information, training, technical assistance, and referral services. |
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| Florida Department of State: State Library and Archives of Florida Rules related to the governance and administration of public education in Florida can be found at this site, including the rules pertaining to early childhood education and related services. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |  |
| The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council The Council supports initiatives that demonstrate new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. This page provides information for families and professionals about innovative initiatives taking place in the State of Florida. |
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| Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Technology State Loan Library An assistive technology resource for educators and families of children with disabilities. Includes a lending library, software, and links to support children with disabilities in classrooms. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: | |
| The Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services (Central Directory) This is a statewide information and referral service for families, service coordinators and other professionals who work with children and youth, birth to age 21 years who are at risk for developmental delays, or have disabilities and special health care needs. |
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| Florida Institute for Family Involvement Focuses on family-centered systems of care. Dedicated to creating solutions, strengthening partnerships, enhancing community collaboration and building an information base for children and youth with special needs and their families. |
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| Get Ready to Read! From the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). A newly re-organized website containing screening tools, a Transition to Kindergarten Toolkit, literacy skill-building activities and early learning and childhood basics (a collection of articles and other resources on early childhood development, reading, and math). |
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| Harvard Family Research Project The purpose of the Project is to strengthen family, school, and community partnerships, early childhood care and education, and promote evaluation and accountability. The Project focuses on three components: early care and education, out-of-school time, and family and community involvement in education. Another focus is using evaluation to improve program quality. Two products include The Evaluation Exchange, a quarterly periodical on emerging strategies for evaluating programs and policies; and the Family Involvement Network of Educators (FINE) which focuses on strengthening family and community engagement in education. |
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| Hmong Homepage Provides online community and organization resources, translation services, history and demographic data, referrals, and links to publications. |
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| IDEA 2004 Provides searchable versions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) and the regulations, access to cross-referenced content from other laws (e.g., the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), etc.), video clips on selected topics, topic briefs on selected regulations, links to OSEP's Technical Assistance and Dissemination (TA&D) Network and other resources related to the law. |
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| Just Read Families Web pages from the Florida Department of Education containing ideas for families on helping their young children develop reading skills. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |  |
| The Let's Play! Projects From the University of Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology. Provides families and others with ideas and strategies to promote play through better access to play materials and the use of assistive technology. Ideas focus on “low tech” assistive technology to build on what the child can do, and by creating interactive play environments. |
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| The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) A national association with a primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources for all children from birth through age 8. This page provides information about NAEYC and current research and information about early childhood education. |
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| NAEYC for Families A Web page from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) providing a collection of resources specifically for families. Features Families Today, a column by Doctors T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow, information on quality child care and preschool programs, plus an NAEYC-Accredited program search. |
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| National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools From the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL), the Center provides research-based information and resources on connecting schools, families, and communities. It emphasizes connections that directly impact student achievement and reviews emerging findings and research to develop an online database, and annual reports to help advance knowledge and to link research findings to practice. |
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| National Center for Fathering Research and resources on fathering, practical tips and suggestions. The site contains many helpful hints on fatherhood and education, including articles, research, trainings, and program initiatives for involving fathers. |
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| National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE) Information on the involvement of parents and families in their children's education, and fostering relationships between home, school, and community. Has current information on the No Child Left Behind Act and a section on disabilities education. |
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| The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) NECTAC’s mission is to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth through 5 years) and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate and family-centered supports and services. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |  |
| The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) National information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals including collaboration. |
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| National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) Supports early childhood preschool education initiatives for 3- and 4-year old children by providing independent research-based information. The Institute produces an annual State Pre-K Report and various policy briefs on topics such as evaluation and assessment, curriculum, early literacy, program effectiveness and standards, inclusion and young English-language learners. |
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| National Multicultural Institute (NMCI) Addresses issues of multiculturalism. Attempts to increase communication, understanding, and respect among people from diverse backgrounds. |
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| National Parent Information Network Providing access to research-based information about the process of parenting and family involvement in education. A project of the ERIC Clearinghouse. |
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| National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA) Purpose of the NPTA is to encourage parent and public involvement in public schools. The Parent Resources section of the National Parent Teacher Association website provides helpful suggestions for parents. |
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| No Child Left Behind Act Contains resources and information about the law as well as the text of the law and regulations. |
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| PACER Center - Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights Created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to assist other families and is staffed primarily with parents of children with disabilities. It has extensive links and information to family involvement in school and the education system for children and youth with disabilities. |
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| Partners in Policymaking From the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. A competency based leadership training program for adults with disabilities and parents of young children with developmental disabilities. Contains on-line learning modules, including, "Partners in Education", designed for families of children with developmental disabilities .There are also resources and links to topics such as inclusion, education, family resources and technology. |
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| Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Parents Provides easy to read information on how children become readers and writers and provides tips and suggestions for how family members can help their children develop by talking, reading, and writing together. |
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| Pre[k] Now From the Institute for Educational Leadership that advances high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all three and four year olds. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: | ![Pre[k] Now](../images/links/preknow.gif) |
| Reading Is Fundamental Contains information on diverse topics around reading and literacy for children birth to age eight. Activities that promote a literacy-rich home environment and additional web resources are also provided. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: | |
| SERVE The SERVE Center is one of ten Laboratories providing research-based information and services nationwide. These Laboratories form a nationwide education knowledge network, building a bank of information and resources shared and disseminated nationally and regionally to improve student achievement. Resources and information are available on a variety of topics for Pre-K programs, including transition, early literacy, and evaluation and assessment. |
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| Teach More/ Love More A public awareness campaign sponsored by The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation and United Way Success By 6 for Miami-Dade County schools. Provides information about school readiness, early care and education, health and safety, parenting and best practices in early childhood. |
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| Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) TACSEI Families Community A web page from TACSEI for families. Contains information and select resources on behavior supports and interventions for young children with challenging behavior that have been compiled specifically with the needs of families in mind. |
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| Tots -N- Tech Integrated activities focused on the timing and use of AT devices and services to support families in promoting children's participation and learning opportunities within natural environments. |
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| Office of Early Learning - Department of Education The Department of Education/Office of Early Learning (DOE/OEL) works in collaboration with the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education program. This page provides informational links for parents, providers, school districts and early learning coalitions. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |
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| Office of Early Learning - Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) The Office of Early Learning in the Agency for Workforce Innovation provides information on school readiness initiatives, the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program and Child Care Resources and Referrals which identifies quality child care and early education programs in the State of Florida. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: |
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