Early Childhood
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- Childcare Resource and Research Unit (CRRU)
- Focus is on early childhood care, education research, and advocacy for the publicly-funded, universally accessible, comprehensive, not-for-profit system of early childhood care and education in Canada. Research, resource, and policy links.
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- Early Childhood Development Association of Prince Edward Island
- A non-profit organization to promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children. Mission statement, list of accomplishments, code of ethics, and membership information.
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- Froebel Foundation USA
- The Froebel Foundation USA was established in January 2001 to promote the educational ideas of Friedrich Froebel to the world at large and preserve the history the U.S. kindergarten movement.
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- High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
- Independent nonprofit research, curriculum development, teacher training, and public advocacy organization. An overview of educational programs, a catalog of published materials, assessment tools, and research studies.
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- Jumpstart
- Recruits, trains, supervises, and supports college students to work with early childhood programs such as Head Start. News, locations, and volunteer opportunities.
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- Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children
- A membership-based organization of early childhood educators and child care providers. Calendar of events, online resources, and public policy.
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- Parents as Teachers National Center
- Nonprofit parent education organization providing parents of children prenatal-age 5 with support and information on their developing child through a network of local programs.
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- Playcentre Federation of New Zealand
- Provides parent education and examines characteristics of quality early childhood education.
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- San Diego Association for the Education of Young Children
- Includes brief mission statement, list of upcoming events, and resources for childcare providers and children's advocates.
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- The National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Professional organization which promotes excellence in early childhood education. Information for educators and parents, conference information, professional development resources, and a members-only section.
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- The Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute
- A not-for-profit organization engaging in activities that enhance and promote healthy child, parent and family functioning.
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- Vancouver Island Cooperative Preschool Association
- Supports 14 parent participation preschools on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Contact information, educational philosophy, and directories of educators and preschools.
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- Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center Site
- An educational, service, and supply resource for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech impaired people. Has a parent-infant program for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
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- Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
- Nonprofit educational organization introduces caregivers to the field of child brain development. Serves both brain-injured children and well children.
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- Speech Therapy Activities
- Activities for parents and educators to help enhance the speech and language of children.
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- The Parent-Child Home Program
- Home-based literacy and parenting program serving families challenged by poverty, low-levels of education, language barriers and other obstacles to educational success.
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- Too young for glasses?
- contains information useful for families of babies and young children who have vision impairment which could be improved by use of prescription glasses.