Important
Links
Organizations
NAEYC·National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org
INCCRRA Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
(TEACH Scholarship, Great Start Compensation Program, Illinois Directors
Credential and much more.)
http://www.ilchildcare.org
Illinois State Board of Education
http://www.isbe.net/profdevelopment
The Charter for Illinois Children
http://www.charterforillinoischildren.org
Center for the Child Care Workforce
http://www.ccw.org
Council for Professional Recognition
http://www.cdacouncil.org
The Center for Early Childhood Leadership
http://www.nL.edu/cecl
Research
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
http://ericeece.org
ECRP Early Childhood Research & Practice, and Internet journal
on the development, care, and education of young children
http://www.ecrp.uiuc.edu/v1n2/index.html
NAEYC Technology Caucus
http://www.techandyoungchildren.org
National Child Care Information Center
http://www.nccic.org
Curriculum
http://www.perpetualpreschool.com
http://www.preschooleducation.com
http://www.askjeeves.com
(more than just curriculum)
http://www.kididdles.com
http://www.earlychildhood.com
http://www.clipart1.com
http://www.scholastic.com
http://www.lessonplan.com
http://www.songs4teachers.com
http://abcteach.com
http://teacher.scholastic.com
Advocacy
Voices For Illinois Children
http://www.voices4kids.org
Child Welfare League of America
http://www.cwla.org
Childrenâs Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org
Prevent Child Abuse
http://wwwpreventchildabuse.org
Chicago Metro Association for the Education of Young Children
http://chicagometroaeyc.org
Government
Administration for Children and Families
http://www.acfdhhs.gov
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Child Care Bureau
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccb/
Head Start Bureau
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/hsb/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.dhhs.gov
Health & Safety
ABCâs of Safe and Healthy Child Care
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/abc/contents.htm
AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org
Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov
Child Health ALERT
http://www.childhealthalert.com
Greater Chicago Area
http://www.northstarnet.org/regional/educonn
Please remember to be a critical thinker when using any source.
Just because something is in print doesnât make it right.
Metacognition··
to reflect on your own thinking. Knowledge is a powerful tool,
donât be afraid to use it.
I will try to keep this page up to date. If you discover a source
that is no longer available please let me know. Also if you should
discover a source that you feel will be beneficial to others, please forward
the information to me and I will add it to our list. Have a great
day!
E-mail me at drosenbr@triton.cc.il.us
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