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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.
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.
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.
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: Florida Department of Education Rule listing Florida State Board of Education Rule listing
Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute FPG is a multidisciplinary institute that recognizes that every child deserves a safe, healthy, and stimulating childhood. The research at the Center focus on a variety of topics, including: parent and family support, early care and education, child health and development, early identification and intervention, equity, access and inclusion, and early childhood policy.
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.
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.
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: Quality Assurance (accountability and general supervision, program & early childhood standards, early learning guidelines, child & family outcomes, evaluation methodology, and effectiveness of infant and early childhood programs)
Office of Early Learning From the U.S. Department of Education. The OEL is charged with supporting the Department’s Early Learning Initiative and helps coordinate and align early learning programs and initiatives.
Pre[k] Now From the Institute for Educational Leadership that advances high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all three and four year olds.
Recognition and Response RecognitionandResponse.org supports a new systemic approach that can help early educators and parents ensure early school success for all children, including those at risk for learning difficulties. This approach is consistent with best practice in early childhood education and with evidence that supports seamless and effective transition from Pre-K to the early school grades. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Assessment Standards Why Do We Assess Young Children?
Recognition and Response: RtI for Pre-K The Recognition & Response Project of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPGCDI). Contains information and resources on R&R, including an overview of R&R, research findings, a conceptual model, and examples.
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. Links to points of interest related to this topic area from this website: School Level Assessment State Level Assessment Instructional Quality
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Summarizes scientific evidence of effectiveness of programs and strategies to enhance educational outcomes. Provides online databases including registries for educational interventions (practices), evaluation studies, approaches and policies, and assessment of instruments.