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		Browse the entire list or click on one of the Quick Links below to access lists by specific topic area. When you find a site you'd like to visit, click on the blue URL address to activate the internet hyperlink. E-mail suggestions and recommendations for additional websites to dennis.angle@wku.edu. Adult Education Advocacy Group Assessment Child Care Child Development Community Partnerships Consumer Education Disabilities Education Emergency Management Family Issues Federal Agencies Financial Management Governance Head Start Health Infants & Toddlers Literacy Management Systems Mental Health Monitoring Nutrition Parenting Professional Organization Program Administration Research Staff Development Standards & Regulations State Agencies Transportation ADULT EDUCATION SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT http://www.astd.org/ Leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues; provides information, research, analysis, and practical information derived from its own research, that of its members, coalitions and partnerships BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.bmcc.org/ Site for Nsihnaabek Kinoomaadewin Virtual College which allows American Indian Program Branch grantees to complete on-line coursework for a Children and Families Associate Degree NATIONAL CENTER FOR E.S.L. LITERACY EDUCATION http://www.cal.org/ncle/ NCLE provides information on adult ESL literacy education to teachers, administrators, researchers, and policymakers interested in the education of adults whose native language is other than English PBS LITERACY LINK http://www.pbs.org/literacy/ Public Broadcasting System site for accessing information and links to training programs for adult literacy, GED courses, and workplace skills WHEELOCK COLLEGE INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP AND CAREER INITIATIVES http://institute.wheelock.edu/ Seeks to create career development systems to provide the early childhood work force with resources to improve the quality of services and build long-term careers; focuses on linking career development to increased compensation/benefits ADVOCACY GROUP SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS ABOUT OUR KIDS http://www.aboutourkids.com/ Dedicated to advancing mental health for children and their families through evidence-based practice, science, and education; offers expert psychiatric and psychological services with emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention ADMINISTRATION FOR NATIVE AMERICANS http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ana/ ANA promotes the goal of social and economic self-sufficiency of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American Pacific Islanders, including Native Samoans. AMERICA'S PROMISE: THE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH http://www.americaspromise.org/ Mobilizes people from every sector of American life to building the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulling the promises of caring adults, safe places, health start, marketable skills, and opportunities to serve. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS http://www.aap.org/ AAP is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION http://www.ama-assn.org/ AMA's develops and promotes standards in medical practice, research, and education; advocate for patients and physicians; and provide information on matters important to the health of America. AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION http://www.apha.org/ The oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS http://www.artsusa.org/education/ Organization providing links to governmental, non-profit, and private organizations involved in promoting arts education for infants and children. BAZELON CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH LAW http://www.bazelon.org/ Provides technical support for selected lawsuits with lawyers, legal services programs, ACLU chapters, and state protection and advocacy systems (P&As); collaborates with advocacy and consumer organizations to reform public systems BETTER HOMES FUND, THE http://www.thebetterhomesfund.org/ Not-for-profit, non-endowed charity working to help homeless families become self-supporting, active participants in community life; translates research and field experiences into innovative programs benefitting homeless families CAPITOL IMPACT http://www.capitolimpact.com/ Find information on any state, county, town, or city in the U.S. Provides daily, online editorial coverage of issues, people and events at state and local levels; services to help track budgets, votes, bills, issues, and people affecting your organizations. CENTER FOR THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE http://www.ccw.org/home/ / CCW has a consistent 22-year track record of research, documentation, advocacy, training and organizing around the issues of better compensation and working conditions in the field of early care and education. CHILD CARE ACTION CAMPAIGN http://www.childcareaction.org/ A leading voice and national resource for quality, affordable child care for all families; communicates innovative ideas for improving child care; stimulates investment in child care; and encourages partnerships. CHILD TRENDS http://www.childtrends.org/ A nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that studies children, youth, and families through research, data collection, and data analysis. CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA http://www.cwla.org/ The oldest and largest national non-profit organization developing and promoting policies and programs to protect America's children and strengthen America's families. CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND http://www.childrensdefense.org/ The mission of CDF is to ensure every child a healthy start, a head start, a fair start, a safe start and a moral state in life with the help of caring families and communities. CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND http://www.childrensdefensefund.org/ CDF advocates for all the children of America, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment . CONNECT FOR KIDS: GUIDANCE FOR GROWNUPS http://www.connectforkids.org/ Helps adults improve communities for families and children, and offers advice for those who want to become more active citizens, from volunteering to voting with kids in mind. DIVISION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD - COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN http://www.dec-sped.org/ A non-profit advocacy organization for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs and their families; promotes policies and practices that support families. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON LINE: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE http://www.ume.maine.edu/ECEOL-L/ Promotes and facilitates information management and exchange, and serves as a resource to benefit all children, their families, and all people who help them grow and learn FAMILIES U.S.A. http://www.familiesusa.org/ A national non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to high quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans. FAMILY LITERACY FOUNDATION http://www.read2kids.org/ Encourages parents and extended family members to read aloud with young children, emphasizing on the first five years, for the education and emotional benefits to all involved FAMILY SUPPORT AMERICA http://www.familysupportamerica.org/content/home.htm Works to bring about a societal response to children, youth, and families that empowers families and communities to foster the optimal development of children, youth, and adult family members. FATHERNET http://www.cyfc.umn.edu/fathernet/ Produces information on the importance of fathers, fathering and how fathers can be good parents and educators; includes research, policy and opinion to inform users on the factors that support and hinder men's involvement in the lives of children. FATHERS NETWORK, THE http://www.fathersnetwork.org/ Celebrates and supports fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. FEDERAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL http://www.fed-icc.org/ The FICC facilitate successful outcomes for young children with disabilities or at risk for developing disabilities and their families. FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH http://www.ffcmh.org/Eng_one.htm A national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. HANDS NET http://www.handsnet.org/ HandsNet promotes online collaboration and information sharing in the human services community. HEALTHY PEOPLE 2010 http://www.health.gov/healthypeople/ DHHS-related with with links to info that support national health objectives to identify significant preventable threats to health and establish national goals to reduce these threats. I AM YOUR CHILD http://www.iamyourchild.org/ Offers description of child development, answers to common questions, suggested parenting articles / summaries of brain research, and clips of experts such as Barbara Bowman and T. Berry Brazelton. KIDS COUNT http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/ A project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation; Kids Count is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children In the US. Provides benchmarks of child well-being, and seeks to enrich local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children. MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC. http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/ Organization strives to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the provision of information collection and analysis to its clients NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS http://www.naeh.org/ A nationwide federation of public, private, and nonprofit organizations working to form a powerful network of concerned individuals and organizations advancing practical, community-based solutions to homelessness. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN http://www.naeyc.org/ The nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE http://www.nbcdi.org/ NBCDI is a nonprofit organization providing programs, workshops, and resources for African American children, their parents and communities in Early Health and Education, Health, Elementary/Secondary Education, Child Welfare, and Parenting NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN IN POVERTY http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nccp/ Columbia University site dedicated to identifying and promoting strategies that prevent child poverty in the U.S. and that improve the lives of low-income children and families NATIONAL CENTER FOR HOMELESS EDUCATION AT SERVE http://www.serve.org/nche/ Provides information and links to help educators, service providers, and families ensure that homeless children and youth have access to educational opportunities and success in the classroom NATIONAL CENTER ON FATHERS AND FAMILIES http://www.ncoff.gse.upenn.edu/ An interdisciplinary policy research center dedicated to research and practice that expands knowledge on father involvement and family development; promotes policies to improve the well-being of children. NATIONAL CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION http:// www.nccanet.org/ Promotes the growth and safeguards the interests of quality childhood care and education focusing by on licensed, private providers of these services. NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS http://www.nationalhomeless.org/ Focuses on ending homelessness by promoting housing justice, economic justice, health care justice, and civil rights; approaches include grassroots organizing, public education, policy advocacy, technical assistance, and partnerships NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE http://www.fatherhood.org/ NFI works to stimulate a society-wide movement to confront the growing problem of father absence and to improve the well-being of children by increasing father involvement. NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION http://www.nhsa.org/ NHSA is a non-profit organization that represents Head Start's children and families before Congress and offers training and support to Head Start staff. NATIONAL HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION http://www.hmhb.org/ The mission of the HMHB is to improve the health and safety of mothers, babies and families through education and collaborative partnerships of public and private organizations. NATIONAL LAW CENTER ON HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY http://www.nlchp.org/index.html Organization works to alleviate, ameliorate and end homelessness by serving as the legal arm of the nationwide movement to end homelessness; advocates for policies to remove barriers and obstacles faced by homeless families NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION http://www.nmha.org/ The country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness; with over 340 affiliates, NMHA works to improve mental health through advocacy, education, research and service. NATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHILD CARE: INFORMATION SERVICES http://www.nncc.org/ Hosted by the Iowa State University Extension, this site serves professionals and groups that serve children and families. NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PLAYGROUND SAFETY http://www.uni.edu/playground/home.html Through its efforts to help address America's playground safety issues, NPPS hopes to see a decline in the nearly 200,000 annual playground-related injuries suffered by America's youth. NATIONAL PTA http://www.pta.org/ The largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the U.S.; a not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities. NATIONAL SAFE KIDS CAMPAIGN http://www.safekids.org/ Clearinghouse of child safety news, reports, articles, and information; includes information by topic, safety regulations by state, info on product recalls, and a media center NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH http://www.georgetown.edu/research/gucdc/cassp.html Dedicated to working in partnership with families and many other leaders across this country to reform services for children and adolescents who have, or are at risk for, mental health problems and their families. NHeLP: NATIONAL HEALTH LAW PROGRAM http://www.healthlaw.org/ A national public interest law firm that seeks to improve health care for America's working and unemployed poor, minorities, the elderly and people with disabilities. PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AMERICA http://www.preventchildabuse.org/ Learn more about the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and how to help; provides links to resources, information, and publications, and to a network of state chapters PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION http://www.publicwelfare.org/home.asp A non-governmental grant-making organization supporting those that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work to improve delivery of services that meet basic human needs QUILT: QUALITY IN LINKING TOGETHER - EARLY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP http://www.quilt.org/ National T/TA project funded by the Head Start and Child Care Bureaus; supports full-day, full-year partnerships among child care, Head Start, pre-kindergarten, and other early education programs. TOGETHER WE CAN http://www.togetherwecan.org/ A national leadership development and capacity building initiative to strengthen children, youth, families and communities. URBAN INSTITUTE, THE http://www.urban.org/ A non-partisan economic and social policy research organization with the goal of addressing society's problems, improving government decisions, and increasing citizens' awareness about important public choices. WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH http://www.msu.edu/user/waimh/ Researches the effects of mental, emotional, and social development during infancy on later development; promotes the development of scientifically based programs of care, intervention, and prevention of mental impairment in infancy. ASSESSMENT SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS ASSESSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOLERS: ERIC DIGEST http://ericps.crc.uiuc.edu/eece/pubs/digests/1994/lk-ass94.html Overview of the assessment process written by Lilian G. Katz; provided by ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. - GALILEO http://www.assessmenttech.com/ Creates, distributes, and supports the use of technology to promote learning. Home site for the Galileo Computer-Based Assessment EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON LINE: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE http://www.ume.maine.edu/ECEOL-L/ Promotes and facilitates information management and exchange, and serves as a resource to benefit all children, their families, and all people who help them grow and learn EARLY LITERACY ADVISOR, THE http://www.mcrel.org/resources/literacy/ela/index.asp A computerized assessment system that assists classroom teacher in assessing and promoting early literacy development in children ages 4-6 ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND RESEARCH http://www.ericae.net/ Provides balanced information concerning educational assessment, evaluation and research methodology; provides resources to encourage the responsible use of educational data. HIGH SCOPE ASSESSMENT http://www.highscope.org/assessment/webcor.htm Offers a variety of assessment materials for both preschool and elementary programs, focusing on a broad range of cognitive, social-emotional, and physical abilities; home site for Child Observation Record (COR) HIGH SCOPE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION http://www.highscope.org/ An independent nonprofit research, development, training, and public advocacy organization. INTELIHEALTH http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html Features Harvard Medical Schools' Consumer Health Information; addresses men's, women's, children's, and seniors' health issues. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC. http://www.kaplanco.com/ Browse and purchase items from Kaplan's extensive inventory of publications, accents, and items for the learning environment; browse by subject or search the inventory for a word or phrase. Home site for Learning Accomplishment Profile NATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHILD CARE: INFORMATION SERVICES http://www.nncc.org/ Hosted by the Iowa State University Extension, this site serves professionals and groups that serve children and families. REBUS INC. http://www.rebusinc.com/ Offers educational assessment products and services designed to provide high quality information to improve instruction; home site for Work Sampling System and Early Screening Inventory-Revised SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS http://www.ehsnrc.org/InformationResources/ResourceArticles/ftscreen.htm Provides a description of select screening tools, information on standardization data, reliability and utility. TEACHING STRATEGIES, INC. http://www.teachingstrategies.com/ Early childhood education site for teachers and parents of children ages birth through grade three; home site of publisher of Creative Curriculum and Developmental Continuum Assessment Tool WORK SAMPLING SYSTEM, THE: ERIC DIGEST http://ericps.crc.uiuc.edu/eece/pubs/digests/1995/meisel95.html Overview of the Work Sampling System by author Samuel Meisels; provided by ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education CHILD CARE SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS ABOUT WELFARE REFORM http://www.libertynet.org/edcivic/welfref.html Link to sites tracking ongoing implementation of welfare reform in the states; monitors national discussion of the issue; provides an online copy of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, access to congressional debate and legislative history. CENTER FOR THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE http://www.ccw.org/home/ / CCW has a consistent 22-year track record of research, documentation, advocacy, training and organizing around the issues of better compensation and working conditions in the field of early care and education. CHILD CARE ACTION CAMPAIGN http://www.childcareaction.org/ A leading voice and national resource for quality, affordable child care for all families; communicates innovative ideas for improving child care; stimulates investment in child care; and encourages partnerships. CHILD CARE BUREAU http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccb/ The Child Care Bureau administers Federal funds to help low income families access quality child care and is dedicated to enhancing the quality, affordability and supply of child care. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE http://www.nafcc.org/ Provides technical assistance to family child care associations; provides leadership development training; addresses diversity, and promotes quality through NAFCC's Family Child Care Accreditation. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN http://www.naeyc.org/ The nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. NATIONAL CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION http:// www.nccanet.org/ Promotes the growth and safeguards the interests of quality childhood care and education focusing by on licensed, private providers of these services. NATIONAL CHILD CARE INFORMATION CENTER http://www.nccic.org/ A project of ACF's Child Care Bureau that links information and people to enhance, and promote a child care delivery system that ensures access to high-quality comprehensive services. NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: INFORMATION CENTER http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/index.cfm Information center providing access to publications and fact sheets on a variety of mental health issues. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CHILD CARE http://nrc.uchsc.edu/ Promotes health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation; disseminates/promotes use of National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs (downloadable at site) TUFTS UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY WEBGUIDE http://www.cfw.tufts.edu/ Identifies, describes and evaluates websites that contain credible information in the areas of Family, Education, Typical Development, Health, Child Care, and Activities WELFARE LAW CENTER http://www.welfarelaw.org/ Works with and for low-income people to ensure that adequate income support - public funding provided on the basis of need - is available to the extent necessary to meet basic needs and foster healthy human and family development. WELFARE PEER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK http://www.calib.com/peerta/index.htm ACF site provides technical assistance to public and private agencies implementing TANF; offers peer-to-peer site visits, workshops, teleconferences, and interactive Q&A sessions; highlights policy research, innovation, links and upcoming events. WELFARE REFORM NETWORK http://www.welfareinfo.org/ A Clearinghouse for Information, Policy Analysis & Technical Assistance on Welfare Reform WELFARE TO WORK PARTNERSHIP http://www.welfaretowork.org/wtwpapps/WTWPHOME.nsf A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization created by the American business community to provide innovative workforce solutions for companies through hiring, retaining and promoting welfare recipients and other unemployed and low-income workers CHILD DEVELOPMENT SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS AMERICA'S PROMISE: THE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH http://www.americaspromise.org/ Mobilizes people from every sector of American life to building the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulling the promises of caring adults, safe places, health start, marketable skills, and opportunities to serve. ASSESSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOLERS: ERIC DIGEST http://ericps.crc.uiuc.edu/eece/pubs/digests/1994/lk-ass94.html Overview of the assessment process written by Lilian G. Katz; provided by ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. - GALILEO http://www.assessmenttech.com/ Creates, distributes, and supports the use of technology to promote learning. Home site for the Galileo Computer-Based Assessment BABY CENTER, THE http://www.babycenter.com/ Dedicated to helping new and expectant parents find information and support them need; extensive reference information, links to other online destinations, helpful hints and checklists, and ways to connect with peers. BABY CENTER, THE: THE DAD ZONE http://www.babycenter.com/dads/ Dedicated to helping new and expectant fathers find information and support them need; extensive reference information, links to other online destinations, helpful hints and checklists, and ways to connect with peers. BRAIN WONDERS: HELPING BABIES AND TODDLERS GROW AND DEVELOP http://www.zerotothree.org/brainwonders/ Designed to provide parents, caregivers, and pediatric and family clinicians with information about early brain development and the relationships among babies, parents, and caregivers that support intellectual and social-emotional development. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY http://www.gucdc.georgetown.edu/ CDC was established over four decades ago to improve the quality of life for all children and youth, especially those with, or at risk for, special needs and their families. CHILD TRENDS http://www.childtrends.org/ A nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that studies children, youth, and families through research, data collection, and data analysis. CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND http://www.childrensdefense.org/ The mission of CDF is to ensure every child a healthy start, a head start, a fair start, a safe start and a moral state in life with the help of caring families and communities. CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND http://www.childrensdefensefund.org/ CDF advocates for all the children of America, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment . EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON LINE: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE http://www.ume.maine.edu/ECEOL-L/ Promotes and facilitates information management and exchange, and serves as a resource to benefit all children, their families, and all people who help them grow and learn EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND FAMILY WEB CORNER http://users.sgi.net/~cokids/ Access to links and articles related to education and young children. Includes sections of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, educational policies, and issues such as charter schools, privatization, and school reform. EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH AND PRACTICE http://www.ecrp.uiuc.edu/ A peer-reviewed electronic journal sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education; covers topics related to the development, care, and education of children from birth to age 8. EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING OPTIONS http://www.trainingoptions.com/ This site locates and gathers quality resources from well-known and obscure sources with the goal of bringing trainers, products and information together in one location to help educators make training challenging, compelling, current and fun. ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND RESEARCH http://www.ericae.net/ Provides balanced information concerning educational assessment, evaluation and research methodology; provides resources to encourage the responsible use of educational data. ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION http://www.ericeece.org/ One of 16 national clearinghouses funded by the U.S. Department of Education; designed to provide ready access to an extensive body of education-related literature. ERIC: EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/ERIC/ The world's largest and most frequently searched education database and a decentralized network of knowledgeable and helpful subject experts. HEALTHY STEPS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN PROGRAM http://www.healthysteps.org/ A national initiative that focuses on the importance of health care practices in the first three years of life; emphasizes relationship between health care professionals and parents in addressing the child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. I AM YOUR CHILD http://www.iamyourchild.org/ Offers description of child development, answers to common questions, suggested parenting articles / summaries of brain research, and clips of experts such as Barbara Bowman and T. Berry Brazelton. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY ON INFANT STUDIES http://www.isisweb.org/ A not-for-profit professional organization devoted to the dissemination of research on the development of infants. KIDS HEALTH http://www.kidshealth.org/images/homepage/home.swf Health, nutrition and mental health education site for parents, kids, and teens from the medical experts at the Nemours Foundations. NANNY'S PLACE http://www.moonlily.com/nanny/default.htm Website for parents, grandparents and anyone who loves and cares for children; links to sites and articles on pregnancy, infants, toddlers, and other family issues. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE http://www.nafcc.org/ Provides technical assistance to family child care associations; provides leadership development training; addresses diversity, and promotes quality through NAFCC's Family Child Care Accreditation. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN http://www.naeyc.org/ The nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE http://www.nbcdi.org/ NBCDI is a nonprofit organization providing programs, workshops, and resources for African American children, their parents and communities in Early Health and Education, Health, Elementary/Secondary Education, Child Welfare, and Parenting NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ECI/ Sponsors comprehensive and challenging research to help ensure that America's young children are successful in school and beyond, and to enhance their quality of life and that of their families. NATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHILD CARE: CHILD DEVELOPMENT http://www.nncc.org/Child.Dev/child.dev.page.html Provides access to articles tackling issues concerning infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Intellectual, emotional, social and development issues are discussed. NATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHILD CARE: INFORMATION SERVICES http://www.nncc.org/ Hosted by the Iowa State University Extension, this site serves professionals and groups that serve children and families. PARENTHOOD.COM http://www.parenthoodweb.com/ Site for parenting and child care information. Links to information on pregnancy, children;s books, toddlers and infants, recipes, and more. PARENTING ADVICE: IMATERNITY.COM http://www.imaternity.com/Advice/default.asp Sites dedicated to exploring all facets and issues of pregnancy, maternity, and parenting. PARENTING U INTERNATIONAL http://www.parentingu.net/ A multi-cultural, multi-lingual parenting education site offering courses in parenting, child development, family communications, fathering, single parenting, and behavior management. PARENTS PLACE http://www.parentsplace.com/ A site where parents can connect, communicate and celebrate the adventures of parenting; one of 17 interconnected sites of The Women's Network at iVillage.com. REBUS INC. http://www.rebusinc.com/ Offers educational assessment products and services designed to provide high quality information to improve instruction; home site for Work Sampling System and Early Screening Inventory-Revised REGION IV HSQIC: EARLY CHILDHOOD http://www.wku.edu/Info/General/TTAS/ec/index.htm Early Childhood website of Training and Technical Assistance Services SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT http://www.srcd.org/ A multidisciplinary, not-for-profit, professional association with an international membership of approximately 5,000 researchers, practitioners, and human development professionals. TUFTS UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY WEBGUIDE http://www.cfw.tufts.edu/ Identifies, describes and evaluates websites that contain credible information in the areas of Family, Education, Typical Development, Health, Child Care, and Activities WORK SAMPLING SYSTEM, THE: ERIC DIGEST http://ericps.crc.uiuc.edu/eece/pubs/digests/1995/meisel95.html Overview of the Work Sampling System by author Samuel Meisels; provided by ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education ZERO TO THREE http://www.zerotothree.org/ Dedicated to the healthy development of infants and toddlers by advancing current knowledge; promoting beneficial policies and practices; and providing training, technical assistance and leadership development. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS ABOUT WELFARE REFORM http://www.libertynet.org/edcivic/welfref.html Link to sites tracking ongoing implementation of welfare reform in the states; monitors national discussion of the issue; provides an online copy of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, access to congressional debate and legislative history. ADMINISTRATION FOR NATIVE AMERICANS http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ana/ ANA promotes the goal of social and economic self-sufficiency of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American Pacific Islanders, including Native Samoans. ADULTS & CHILDREN TOGETHER (A.C.T.) AGAINST VIOLENCE http://www.actagainstviolence.com/ Aims to prevent violence by giving parents and others who care for and educate children specific violence prevention tools, training and information. AMERICORPS http://www.americorps.org/ Members train volunteers, tutor and mentor at-risk youth, build housing, clean rivers and streams, help seniors live independently, provide emergency and long-term assistance to disaster victims, and meet other community needs. CENTER FOR HOMELESS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION http://www.wmpenn.edu/PennWeb/LTP/ltp2.html Site for model program for educating the public on homelessness and serving homeless families in the state of Iowa CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS: U.C.L.A. http://www.smhp.psych.ucla.edu/ Pursues theory, research, practice and training addressing mental health through school-based interventions; works closely with school districts, state agencies, organizations and colleagues across the country. CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA http://www.cwla.org/ The oldest and largest national non-profit organization developing and promoting policies and programs to protect America's children and strengthen America's families. CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND http://www.childrensdefense.org/ The mission of CDF is to ensure every child a healthy start, a head start, a fair start, a safe start and a moral state in life with the help of caring families and communities. CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND http://www.childrensdefensefund.org/ CDF advocates for all the children of America, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment . CONNECT FOR KIDS: GUIDANCE FOR GROWNUPS http://www.connectforkids.org/ Helps adults improve communities for families and children, and offers advice for those who want to become more active citizens, from volunteering to voting with kids in mind. CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE http://www.cns.gov/ Engages more than a million Americans each year in service to their communities - helping to solve community problems. CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE http://www.nationalservice.org/ Promotes volunteerism and national service; CNS engages more than a million Americans per year in service to their communities - helping solve community problems. FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH http://www.ffcmh.org/Eng_one.htm A national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. HEAD START FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN: ABCD http://www.bostonabcd.org/programs/head-start-homeless.htm Site of model Head Start program providing comprehensive services to homeless preschoolers and their families; administered by Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) HEAD START INFORMATION AND PUBLICATION CENTER http://www.headstartinfo.org/ Official site for nationwide distribution of Head Start publications; excellent resource for all aspects of program management with comprehensive links to related agencies and organizations. HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS http://www.homesforthehomeless.com/ HFH is the largest single provider of transitional house in New York; provides housing to 540 families daily ion residential education and employment training centers designed to strengthen and preserve families KIDS COUNT http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/ A project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation; Kids Count is a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children In the US. Provides benchmarks of child well-being, and seeks to enrich local, state, and national discussions concerning ways to secure better futures for all children. LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA: CORP. FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE http://www.learnandserve.org/ Volunteer service site of the Corporation for National and Community Service; links to research, resources, and internship, employment, and fellowship opportunities. NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS http://www.naeh.org/ A nationwide federation of public, private, and nonprofit organizations working to form a powerful network of concerned individuals and organizations advancing practical, community-based solutions to homelessness. NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN IN POVERTY http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nccp/ Columbia University site dedicated to identifying and promoting strategies that prevent child poverty in the U.S. and that improve the lives of low-income children and families NATIONAL CENTER FOR HOMELESS EDUCATION AT SERVE http://www.serve.org/nche/ Provides information and links to help educators, service providers, and families ensure that homeless children and youth have access to educational opportunities and success in the classroom NATIONAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS http://www.nationalhomeless.org/ Focuses on ending homelessness by promoting housing justice, economic justice, health care justice, and civil rights; approaches include grassroots organizing, public education, policy advocacy, technical assistance, and partnerships NATIONAL GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION AND CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES http://www.nga.org/ NGA provides governors and senior staff services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill to developing policy reports on innovative state programs and hosting networking seminars for state government executive branch officials. NATIONAL HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION http://www.hmhb.org/ The mission of the HMHB is to improve the health and safety of mothers, babies and families through education and collaborative partnerships of public and private organizations. NATIONAL LAW CENTER ON HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY http://www.nlchp.org/index.html Organization works to alleviate, ameliorate and end homelessness by serving as the legal arm of the nationwide movement to end homelessness; advocates for policies to remove barriers and obstacles faced by homeless families NATIONAL PTA http://www.pta.org/ The largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the U.S.; a not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities. NATIONAL SERVICE RESOURCE CENTER http://www.etr.org/nsrc/ NSRC is a training and technical assistance provider to programs funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. NATIVE eDGE http://nativeedge.hud.gov/ Interagency initiative of the Federal Government to facilitate economic development within American Indian and Alaska Native communities; eDGE includes a telephone call center, publications clearinghouse, and technical assistance/information center. POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION & VOLUNTEER CENTER NATIONAL NETWORK http://www.pointsoflight.org/ The Foundation's mission is to engage more people more effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social problems QUILT: QUALITY IN LINKING TOGETHER - EARLY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP http://www.quilt.org/ National T/TA project funded by the Head Start and Child Care Bureaus; supports full-day, full-year partnerships among child care, Head Start, pre-kindergarten, and other early education programs. REGION IV HEAD START QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CENTERS http://www.ttas.org/ Website with links to services and component sites of Training and Technical Assistance Services REGION IV HSQIC: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS http://www.wku.edu/Info/General/TTAS/fcp/index.htm Family and Community Partnerships website of Training and Technical Assistance Services SENIOR CORPS http://www.seniorcorps.org/ Senior Corps relies on diverse networks of partners to get things done in communities throughout the nation; part of the Corporation for National and Community Service. TOGETHER WE CAN http://www.togetherwecan.org/ A national leadership development and capacity building initiative to strengthen children, youth, families and communities. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES http://www.ttas.org/ Website with links to services and component sites of T/TAS, the Region IV Quality Improvement Centers at Western Kentucky University. URBAN INSTITUTE, THE http://www.urban.org/ A non-partisan economic and social policy research organization with the goal of addressing society's problems, improving government decisions, and increasing citizens' awareness about important public choices. WELFARE INFORMATION NETWORK http://www.welfareinfo.org/ A clearinghouse for information, policy analysis, and technical assistance on Welfare Reform WELFARE LAW CENTER http://www.welfarelaw.org/ Works with and for low-income people to ensure that adequate income support - public funding provided on the basis of need - is available to the extent necessary to meet basic needs and foster healthy human and family development. WELFARE PEER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK http://www.calib.com/peerta/index.htm ACF site provides technical assistance to public and private agencies implementing TANF; offers peer-to-peer site visits, workshops, teleconferences, and interactive Q&A sessions; highlights policy research, innovation, links and upcoming events. WELFARE REFORM NETWORK http://www.welfareinfo.org/ A Clearinghouse for Information, Policy Analysis & Technical Assistance on Welfare Reform WELFARE TO WORK PARTNERSHIP http://www.welfaretowork.org/wtwpapps/WTWPHOME.nsf A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization created by the American business community to provide innovative workforce solutions for companies through hiring, retaining and promoting welfare recipients and other unemployed and low-income workers WOMEN IN COMMUNTY SERVICE (WICS) http://www.wics.org/ WICS reduces the number of individuals in poverty by promoting self-reliance and economic independence; addresses issues surrounding employment, job training, welfare reform, poverty and cultural diversity. WORLD WIDE WEB RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS http://www.nyu.edu/socialwork/wwwrsw/ Gateway to many social work links and numerous professional journals that provide full text articles on social work issues. CONSUMER EDUCATION SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY http://www.aad.org/ Offers information and educational resources related to treatment and prevention of dermatological diseases. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION http://www.ama-assn.org/ AMA's develops and promotes standards in medical practice, research, and education; advocate for patients and physicians; and provide information on matters important to the health of America. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtml?E+mystore A not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. FAST HEALTH: THE HEALTH SEARCH PORTAL http://www.fasthealth.com/ Health education site with links to info on topics such as diets, recipes, insurance, medical terminology, health issues, medical conditions, and diseases. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION http://www.fda.gov/ Provides info on safety alerts and recalls, product approvals, advisory and research statements, and links to information sites for consumers, patients, and health professionals. HEALTHFINDER http://www.healthfinder.gov/ A DHHS gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information. Includes online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web links, support groups, self-help groups, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. KIDS HEALTH http://www.kidshealth.org/images/homepage/home.swf Health, nutrition and mental health education site for parents, kids, and teens from the medical experts at the Nemours Foundations. MERCK AND CO., INC. http://www.merck.com/ Site of major pharmaceutical company with links to consumer health education information. NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PLAYGROUND SAFETY http://www.uni.edu/playground/home.html Through its efforts to help address America's playground safety issues, NPPS hopes to see a decline in the nearly 200,000 annual playground-related injuries suffered by America's youth. NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER http://www.4woman.gov/ A health information and referral center for women operated by the Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NOAH: NEW YORK ONLINE ACCESS TO HEALTH http://www.noah-health.org/ Seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased; available in English and Spanish. NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS http://www.eatright.org/adap0899.html American Dietetic Association nutrition standards for child care programs; offers information on menu adequacy and planning, food preparation and service, safety, and nutrition education for children PARENTING ADVICE: IMATERNITY.COM http://www.imaternity.com/Advice/default.asp Sites dedicated to exploring all facets and issues of pregnancy, maternity, and parenting. PLAYGROUND SAFETY PUBLICATIONS http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/playpubs.html Keywords: Federal Agencies / Safety / Resources / Publications / Consumer Education List of downloadable publications on playground safety available from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission RX LIST: THE INTERNET DRUG INDEX http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/www.rxlist.com/top200;cat=Arthritis;cat=Health;cat=Drugs_and_Medications;cat=Womens_Health;cat=Mens_Health;cat=Parenting;ord=43743 Keywords: Health / Consumer Education / Safety / Resources Information site for consumers and health professionals; includes drug names and efficacies, medical terminology, professional and patient monographs, and info on alternative medicines. SUNWISE SCHOOL PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/ Offers information and educational resources related to treatment and prevention of dermatological diseases related to sun exposure. TUFTS NUTRITION NAVIGATOR http://navigator.tufts.edu/ A rating guide and link to nutrition websites; maintained by Tufts University Center on Nutrition Communication, School of Nutrition Science and Policy. U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION http://www.cpsc.gov/ An independent Federal regulatory agency that helps keep American families safe by investigating and reporting on the safety of consumer products. U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION - SITE MAP http://www.cpsc.gov/ Comprehensive list of links to the sub-sites of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION http://www.ed.gov/ Federal agency charged with ensuring equal access to education for all Americans; site offers news, research, and statistics including special collections for parents, teachers and students. YOURHEALTH.COM: ACCESS HEALTH GROUP OF MCKESSON HBOC, INC. http://www.yourhealth.com/ Provides access to a sampling of health care information and links; connect to more complete membership-based sites. DISABILITIES SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS ADMINISTRATION ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add/ Ensures individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance; promotes independence, productivity, integration and inclusion. CHAPEL HILL TRAINING OUTREACH PROJECT http://www.chtop.com/ Develops and produces programs and strategics to enhance the development of children and families, including those with disabilities; home of Region IV DSQIC CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY http://www.gucdc.georgetown.edu/ CDC was established over four decades ago to improve the quality of life for all children and youth, especially those with, or at risk for, special needs and their families. DIVISION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD - COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN http://www.dec-sped.org/ A non-profit advocacy organization for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs and their families; promotes policies and practices that support families. ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON DISABILITIES AND GIFTED EDUCATION http://www.ericec.org/ One of 16 national clearinghouses funded by the U.S. Department of Education; designed to provide ready access to an extensive body of literature on disabilities and gifted education. FATHERS NETWORK, THE http://www.fathersnetwork.org/ Celebrates and supports fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. FEDERAL INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL http://www.fed-icc.org/ The FICC facilitate successful outcomes for young children with disabilities or at risk for developing disabilities and their families. INDIAN DISABILITIES SERVICES QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CENTER http://3feathers.org/ assists in providing quality disabilities services to Native American Head Start children with disabilities and their families. MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC. http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/ Organization strives to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the provision of information collection and analysis to its clients NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM http://www.nectas.unc.edu/ A national technical assistance consortium working to support states, jurisdictions, and others to improve services and results for young children with disabilities and their families. NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES http://www.nichcy.org/ National information and referral center that provides info on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. NATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHILD CARE: INFORMATION SERVICES http://www.nncc.org/ Hosted by the Iowa State University Extension, this site serves professionals and groups that serve children and families. OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/index.html Dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. EDUCATION SITES RETURN TO QUICK LINKS AMERICA READS http://www.ed.gov/inits/americareads/ A four-year grassroots national campaign challenging every American to help all out children learn to read. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY http://www.aad.org/ Offers information and educational resources related to treatment and prevention of dermatological diseases. AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION http://www.eatright.org/ ADA provides links to nutrition and health information and resources; source of WebMd's science-based food and nutrition information. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION http://www.ama-assn.org/ AMA's develops and promotes standards in medical practice, research, and education; advocate for patients and physicians; and provide information on matters important to the health of America. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/index.shtml?E+mystore A not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT http://www.astd.org/ Leading resource on workplace learning and performance issues; provides information, research, analysis, and practical information derived from its own research, that of its members, coalitions and partnerships AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS http://www.artsusa.org/education/ Organization providing links to governmental, non-profit, and private organizations involved in promoting arts education for infants and children. ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. - GALILEO http://www.assessmenttech.com/ Creates, distributes, and supports the use of technology to promote learning. Home site for the Galileo Computer-Based Assessment BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.bmcc.org/ Site for Nsihnaabek Kinoomaadewin Virtual College which allows American Indian Program Branch grantees to complete on-line coursework for a Children and Families Associate Degree BRAIN WONDERS: HELPING BABIES AND TODDLERS GROW AND DEVELOP http://www.zerotothree.org/brainwonders/ Designed to provide parents, caregivers, and pediatric and family clinicians with information about early brain development and the relationships among babies, parents, and caregivers that support intellectual and social-emotional development. BRIGHT FUTURES http://www.brightfutures.org/ Promoting and improving the health, education and well-being of children to age 21 and their families; includes info on nutrition, oral health, mental health, physical activities and families. CENTER FOR LITERACY STUDIES http://cls.coe.utk.edu/ / Strengthens adult literacy education in order to equip adults with the knowledge and skills they need to be lifelong learners and effective members of their families, communities and workplaces. CENTER FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF EARLY READING ACHIEVEMENT http://www.ciera.org/css/cieraweb.css A national center for research on early reading, representing a consortium of educators from five universities; teacher educators; teachers; publishers; professional organizations; and schools and districts across the US. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON LINE: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE http://www.ume.maine.edu/ECEOL-L/ Promotes and facilitates information management and exchange, and serves as a resource to benefit all children, their families, and all people who help them grow and learn EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AND FAMILY WEB CORNER http://users.sgi.net/~cokids/ Access to links and articles related to education and young children. Includes sections of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, educational policies, and issues such as charter schools, privatization, and school reform. EARLY CHILDHOOD HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY INITIATIVE: WHEELOCK COLLEGE http://www.wheelock.edu/headstart/ National initiative to enhance capacity of faculty from two- and four-year colleges to assist Head Start, child care, and early childhood teachers to earn AA and BA degrees. EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH AND PRACTICE http://www.ecrp.uiuc.edu/ A peer-reviewed electronic journal sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education; covers topics related to the development, care, and education of children from birth to age 8. EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING OPTIONS http://www.trainingoptions.com/ This site locates and gathers quality resources from well-known and obscure sources with the goal of bringing trainers, products and information together in one location to help educators make training challenging, compelling, current and fun. EARLY LITERACY ADVISOR, THE http://www.mcrel.org/resources/literacy/ela/index.asp A computerized assessment system that assists classroom teacher in assessing and promoting early literacy development in children ages 4-6 EARLYCHILDHOOD.COM http://www.earlychildhood.com/ A professional resources for teachers and parents; provides access to expert advice in the early childhood field, and to collections of creative projects. EMERGENT LITERACY PROJECT, THE http://www.ets.uidaho.edu./cdhd/emerlit/emerhome.htm Site at University of Idaho offers information and overview of emergent literacy and provides ordering info for the manuals and videotapes developed by the Project. ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION http://www.ericeece.org/ One of 16 national clearinghouses funded by the U.S. Department of Education; designed to provide ready access to an extensive body of education-related literature. FAMILY LITERACY FOUNDATION http://www.read2kids.org/ Encourages parents and extended family members to read aloud with young children, emphasizing on the first five years, for the education and emotional benefits to all involved FAST HEALTH: THE HEALTH SEARCH PORTAL http://www.fasthealth.com/ Health education site with links to info on topics such as diets, recipes, insurance, medical terminology, health issues, medical conditions, and diseases. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION http://www.fda.gov/ Provides info on safety alerts and recalls, product approvals, advisory and research statements, and links to information sites for consumers, patients, and health professionals. GREAT SITES FOR CHILDREN: ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT http://www.ala.org/parentspage/greatsites/arts.html Gateway to over 700 sites devoted to children; categories include arts and entertainment, literature, language, Planet Earth and Beyond, science, and technology. HEAD START INFORMATION AND PUBLICATION CENTER http://www.headstartinfo.org/ Official site for nationwide distribution of Head Start publications; excellent resource for all aspects of program management with comprehensive links to related agencies and organizations. HEAD START ON SCIENCE http://www.csulb.edu/~sci4kids/ Demonstration site at California State University at Long Beach which focuses on bringing a sense of wonder and hands-on science to young children. HEAD START-JOHNSON & JOHNSON MANAGEMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/community/headstart/ Enrollment site for Head Start directors to participate in a two-week intensive management training session, held twice yearly at UCLA's Anderson School; builds both executive and entrepreneurial management skills. HEALTHFINDER http://www.healthfinder.gov/ A DHHS gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information. Includes online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web links, support groups, self-help groups, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. HEALTHY STEPS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN PROGRAM http://www.healthysteps.org/ A national initiative that focuses on the importance of health care practices in the first three years of life; emphasizes relationship between health care professionals and parents in addressing the child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN MATH EARLY http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EarlyMath/ Simple activities that parents can do with two- to five-year-olds to help children get a start on learning math. HIGH SCOPE ASSESSMENT http://www.highscope.org/assessment/webcor.htm Offers a variety of assessment materials for both preschool and elementary programs, focusing on a broad range of cognitive, social-emotional, and physical abilities; home site for Child Observation Record (COR) HIGH SCOPE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION http://www.highscope.org/ An independent nonprofit research, development, training, and public advocacy organization. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC. http://www.kaplanco.com/ Browse and purchase items from Kaplan's extensive inventory of publications, accents, and items for the learning environment; browse by subject or search the inventory for a word or phrase. Home site for Learning Accomplishment Profile KIDS COM http://www.kidscom.com/images/KChome_020107.swf An electronic playroom for children with art activities, games, and opportunities of each KidsKask Points which can be used to order items from the KidsCom Loot Locker. KIDS DOCTOR http://www.kidsdoctor.com/ Site for children's health articles arranged by both category and anatomy. Large Q & A section and search tool for quick, convenient access to database of children's health topics. KIDS HEALTH http://www.kidshealth.org/images/homepage/home.swf Health, nutrition and mental health education site for parents, kids, and teens from the medical experts at the Nemours Foundations. KIDS PSYCH http://www.kidspsych.org/index1.html Online games to help children develop thinking skills and deductive reasoning; sections for parents, children six to nine years, and children birth to five years. Access to publications on issues affecting children. MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC. http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/ Organization strives to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the provision of information collection and analysis to its clients MERCK AND CO., INC. http://www.merck.com/ Keywords: Health / Resources / Publications / Consumer Education Site of major pharmaceutical company with links to consumer health education information. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN http://www.naeyc.org/ The nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. NATIONAL CENTER FOR E.S.L. LITERACY EDUCATION http://www.cal.org/ncle/ NCLE provides information on adult ESL literacy education to teachers, administrators, researchers, and policymakers interested in the education of adults whose native language is other than English NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS http://www.nces.ed.gov/ Primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data on education in the U.S. and other countries. NATIONAL CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF ADULT LEARNING AND LITERACY http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/ Site based at Harvard University and supported by the US Department of Education to promote and disseminate research on adult learning and adult literacy NATIONAL CHILD CARE INFORMATION CENTER http://www.nccic.org/ A project of ACF's Child Care Bureau that links information and people to enhance, and promote a child care delivery system that ensures access to high-quality comprehensive services. NATIONAL EDUCATION GOALS PANEL http://www.negp.gov/ A unique bipartisan and intergovernmental body of federal and state officials created in July 1990 to assess and report state and national progress toward achieving the National Education Goals. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/ECI/ Sponsors comprehensive and challenging research to help ensure that America's young children are successful in school and beyond, and to enhance their quality of life and that of their families. NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PLAYGROUND SAFETY http://www.uni.edu/playground/home.html Through its efforts to help address America's playground safety issues, NPPS hopes to see a decline in the nearly 200,000 annual playground-related injuries suffered by America's youth. NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER http://www.4woman.gov/ A health information and referral center for women operated by the Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NOAH: NEW YORK ONLINE ACCESS TO HEALTH http://www.noah-health.org/ Seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, time