External Early Education Resources
The following links to related Web sites are provided as resources and information for teachers and parents relating to early childhood education. The National Association for the Education of Young Children
Web
site provides resources for teachers and parents of young children,
information on policies affecting young children, position papers,
and links to professional organizations. It also has resources available
in Spanish.
The California Kindergarten Association (CKA)
Web site offers research,
support, and guidance for kindergarten and first grade teachers.
The Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA)
Web site contains research-based materials for educators. It provides
a comprehensive listing of links on literacy and education resources
available on the Internet.
The High/Scope Foundation
Web site provides resources on educational
programs, assessment, training, and research studies on the development
and learning of children from infancy through adolescence.
The National Head Start Association
Web site provides information
on legislation, regulations, policies, research, and statistics,
and lists Head Start partners, links, and current grantees.
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Web site provides
information on legislative activity and links to the National PTA
Bulletin Boards, local and state PTAs, and other child advocacy
organizations.
The Educational Resources Information Center's (ERIC) Clearinghouse
on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Web site provides a
collection of resources and publications related to early childhood
education and educational resources for parents.
Getty Education
Institute for the Arts Web site provides lesson
plans and curriculum ideas, image galleries, and other materials
related to arts education.