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The ECP staff has compiled this list of web sites relating to issues in early childhood development, education, parenting education, parental involvement in education, and other issues associated with the ECP program.*
| Active Parenting |
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Active Parenting Publishers works to improve the lives of families by providing innovative video and discussion programs to organizations so they may help parents and their children. |
| American Library Association: Resources for Parents & Kids |
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The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest, largest, and most influential library association in the world. This page provides several resources for parents, including: (1) The Librarians Guide to Cyberspace for Parents & Kids, (2) the Parents Page: Library Connections for Parents, and (3) Links for Parents and Caregivers. Users can also link to the 50+ Great sites for Kids and Parents, as voted by librarians who work with children and the Web everyday. |
| Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development |
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ASCD is an international, nonprofit, nonpartisan education association committed to the mission of forging covenants in teaching and learning for the success of all learners. Founded in 1943, ASCD provides professional development in curriculum and supervision; initiates and supports activities to provide educational equity for all students; and serves as a world-class leader in education information services. |
| The Children's Defense Fund |
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The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a private nonprofit organization focused on educating the nation about the needs of children and encouraging preventative investment in children before they become ill, drop out of school, or get into trouble. The Internet site offers a variety of publications, reports, and data on children’s health and safety, welfare reform, and child care. |
| Children, Youth and Family Consortium |
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The Children, Youth and Family Consortium's Electronic Clearinghouse (CEC) is an electronic bridge to
information and resources on children, youth, and families. Information about issues related to the health, education, and well-being of children, youth, and families can be accessed via CEC. This site features articles and research material on various topics, including practical parenting, formulating policies, and designing and implementing programs. |
| Children Now |
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Children Now is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works for America's children by producing reports on the status of children and by developing tools for local leaders and families to make children a priority. The site features: (1) information on community involvement, (2) publications, and, (3) links for various topics. |
| The Children's Partnership |
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The Children's Partnership is a national, nonpartisan organization that provides information about the needs of America's children and promotes ways to engage all Americans to the benefit of children. The site has two primary areas: (1) Resources, including the Parent's Guide to the Information Superhighway; and (2) Information, which features special topics and ways to get involved. |
| Family Education Network |
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The purpose of the Family Education Network (FEN) is to provide education information, resources, and services for families; connect parents with experts and other parents for advice and support; and empower parents to speak out on education issues. It is designed as on online community center for parents with children up to age 18. The site features the following sections: Learning at School, Learning at Home, Learning Tools, Learning Activities, Learning for Kids, Special Needs, and Issues and Action. An online discussion area is also available. |
| Future of Children |
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The Future of Children is a journal summarizing research and policy issues related to the well-being of children |
| HandsNet |
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HandsNet, a national, electronic network of more than 5,000 human service groups, offers updates on legislative issues and advocacy efforts. Also offers an extensive list of links to other Internet sites of interest to human service organizations. |
| I Am Your Child |
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The online center for information about early childhood development and resources for parents and caregivers, sponsored by YahooTM. |
| "Investing in Our Children: What We Know and Don't Know About the Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Interventions" |
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An independent cost-benefit analysis published by RAND (a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis) on the impact of early childhood intervention on child health and development, educational attainment, and economic well-being. Funded by the California Wellness Foundation. |
| Keep Schools Safe |
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A joint project of the National Association of Attorneys General and the National School Boards Association. The web site provides information about successful violence-prevention programs and offers ideas to help parents and communities with school safety issues. |
| KidPower |
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Kid Power is part of FULLPOWER International, which is a nonprofit organization teaching violence deterrence, self-protection, confidence, building skills, and full force self-defense to people of all ages. Workshops are offered for children ages 4-18 and their parents. |
| Kids Campaigns |
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KidsCampaigns is a virtual encyclopedia of information for adults who want to make their communities better places for kids. Through radio, print, and TV ads, a weekly email newsletter and a discussion forum, this project provides the tools to help people become more active citizens-from volunteering to voting-on behalf of kids. |
| KidsPeace |
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The national center for kids in crisis, KidsPeace is a private, non-profit organization serving kids since 1882. The KidsPeace Campaign is its national movement to help America stop child abuse before it starts. |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children |
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Though the site is mostly designed for early childhood educators, by selecting the "Parent" button on the homepage, parents can read articles on topics such as media violence and choosing early childhood programs. |
| National Center for Fathering |
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The National Center for Fathering was founded in 1990 by Dr. Ken Canfield to conduct research on fathers and fathering and to develop practical resources for fathers for many parenting situations. This site features: practical tips for dads, Today's Father magazine, and information on courses and seminars. |
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| National Library of Education |
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The National Library of Education is the federal government's principal site for information and referrals on education. Its purpose is to ensure the improvement of educational achievement at all levels through the collection, preservation, and effective use of research. This site includes interlibrary loan services, publications, bibliographies, and more. |
| National Network for Child Care |
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The "Taking Care of Kids" portion of this Web site contains several articles with information on the following topic areas: Child Abuse, Child Development, Curriculum, Disability, Diversity, Guidance and Discipline, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Parent Involvement, and School-Age Care. Each category contains detailed information of interest to parents and child care providers and educators. |
| National Network for Collaborations |
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The purpose of the National Network for Collaborations is to create an environment that fosters collaboration and leads to citizen problem-solving to improve the lives of children, youth, and families. Several full-text collaboration resources are available on this site. |
| The Ohio State University Human Development & Family Life Education Resource Center |
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The Human Development and Family Life Education Resource Center provides information and resources related to issues and concerns of children, youth, and families. This site is intended to provide support and resources for Family Life Educators and others who conduct education and prevention programs for children, youth, and families. In addition, opportunities for professional development, program resources, scholarly publications, and links to other resources are provided. |
| Parent Teacher Association (PTA) |
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This site includes descriptions of PTA publications arranged by subject headings; PTA Issues and Initiatives; a PTA Calendar of Events; and links to local and state PTA Organizations. |
| Parenting from Tots to Teens--INCAF Online |
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The International Network for Children and Families (INCAF) is a worldwide organization that, through parenting education, is committed to creating new generations of responsible children who have higher self-esteem and better cooperation skills. The Web site offers: (1) Newsletters, (2) Articles, (3) Catalog of Resources, (4) Upcoming Events, and (5) Speaker's Bureau. |
| Parents as Teachers (PAT) National Center |
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This site describes the PAT program, a parent education program that supports parents as their children's first teachers; and presents an evaluation of the program. |
| Parents Helping Parents |
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This free public service provides a searchable online human services directory with a focus on the needs of children. |
| Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth |
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PCCY fights for children to get their fair share of City and State budgets, for homeless children, for abused and neglected children, for children being threatened by lead paint poisoning or those receiving inadequate health care. |
| Philadelphia Education Fund |
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As a partner for school change, the Philadelphia Education Fund convenes a wide array of groups to work together with schools to provide vision, strategies, and resources that support program innovation and improvement. In all our work, the Fund seeks to change schools to benefit children and revitalize communities. |
| Philadelphia Society For Services To Children |
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Home-based services to families with young children. All services geared to prevent child abuse. |
| Positive Parenting |
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Positive Parenting provides practical parenting tools. The Web site contains the Positive Parenting Newsletter, parenting tips, and a list of organizations that serve parents. |
| Principles of Parenting |
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The Principles of Parenting publications are part of the total parenting program that emphasizes understanding, guiding, and encouraging children. The publications focus on three areas: (1) Strengthening the Parent, (2) Developing the Caring Child, and (3) Developing the Strong Child. Each area contains numerous four- to eight-page articles. |
| Public Education Network |
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The Public Education Network’s mission is to create systems of public education that result in high achievement for every child. PEN is the nation's largest network of independent, community-based school reform organizations, serving 84 communities in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Through local education funds (LEFs) and other organizations, PEN is dedicated to building local communities’ ability to effect and sustain long-term positive change in their schools and to hold schools accountable for quality public education. |
| Stand for Children |
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Stand for Children is a national organization that encourages individuals to improve children's lives. Their mission is to identify, train, and connect local children's activists engaging in advocacy, awareness raising, and service initiatives on an ongoing basis as part of Children's Action Teams (CATs). The Web site features information on CATs as well as action sheets, resource lists, and a monthly newsletter. |
| The Natural Child Project |
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This site includes articles, a parenting advice column, a Parenting Site of the Month, the Global Children's Art Gallery, and Whatever Happened to Mother?, a short book by James Kimmel. Their vision is a world in which all children are treated with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion. |
| The Parenting Project |
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The Parenting Project is dedicated to addressing the national crises of child abuse, neglect and abandonment, teen pregnancy and overall violence by making parenting education part of the curriculum for all school children. |
| Tregoe Education Forum |
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The Tregoe Education Forum's CompassQuest program -- which is based on principles that have been proven effective in workplace learning environments over the past four decades -- offers students teachers and administrators the same renowned problem-solving and decision-making skills that have benefited many of the world's leading organizations. These time-tested concepts are currently being implemented in innovative programs in suburban, rural and inner-city schools throughout the country. |
| ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families |
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ZERO TO THREE fosters a network of people around the country who are concerned about the needs of infants, toddlers, and families. It also functions as an Early Head Start National Resource Center and develops and conducts training for the birth to 3 programs that are part of Head Start. The ZERO TO THREE site describes issues and programs and provides resources, suggestions, and a contact list. |
*NOTE: This site contains links to other Internet sites owned and operated by third parties. ECP is not responsible for the availability of, nor does not necessarily endorse, the content located on or through any such third-party site.
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