1. B.F.T.S.
http://decal.ga.gov/
Bright From The Start is a program which provides a plethora of tangible and resourceful information for families, early childcare centers and the early childhood field. They also provide government resources for low income families, as well as, children with special needs.
2. N.A.E.Y.C
http://www.naeyc.org/
NAEYC Mission Statement
NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on the provision of educational and developmental services and resources (NAEYC Bylaws, Article I., Section 1.1).Goals
NAEYC expresses its mission in terms of three broad goals:- Improving professional practice and working conditions in early childhood education.
- Supporting early childhood programs by working to achieve a high-quality system of early childhood education.
- Building a high-performing, inclusive organization of groups and individuals who are committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education for all young children.
3. Zero to Three
http://www.zerotothree.org/
ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development.
Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.
(Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/)
I like the information posted on the Bright Start website. Great information for Atlanta teachers. Great resource for parents as well. I think resource should be available for teacher, parents and educators as ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI love the Bright Start website for the state of Georgia. It is a great resource for Georgia residents and non residents alike. The site is very informative and has taken several initiatives to promote the safety of young children like adopting safe sleep rules for day cares, family day care, and group day care to be in line with The American Academy of Pediatrics to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). I also love the fact that on July 1, 2013, the ratings of child care centers were released to parents. I don't know this didn't happen long before then, but I'm glad it happened!
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ReplyDeleteI liked looking at the Zero to Three website. There was some very good information regarding proper care and age-appropriate developmental things for parents and care givers to take note of. Excellent resource!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog about the additional resources. I looked into the additional resources that you listed and they all look very interesting and helpful with providing important information. How did you come about finding these resources? Did you just google early childhood? Good job at finding the different resources.
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Thanks for these links! I took a look at the Bright from the Start website and really enjoyed the resources there. I plan to share the website with my colleagues in quality improvement in Michigan.
ReplyDeleteI also reviewed the Bright from the Start website. I love sharing resources to improve the quality of services provided for our children. Networking and sharing are great ways to ensure our early learners get the knowledge they need.
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