Education: Early Childhood Education Resources

• Early Childhood Education Associates Degree at MATC Make a positive impact on a child's life. Attain the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in child care or exceptional education settings for young children. Coursework covers healthcare and nutrition, creative activities, and communication skills. Program requirements include the completion of four practicum experiences.

• List of Early Childhood Education Databases

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  An online video collection supporting early childhood education professionals worldwide in their efforts to craft thriving environments for children and adults.

• Teaching Young Children by National Association for the Education of Young Children Teaching Young Children (TYC) highlights current thinking on best practices in early childhood education, innovations in the field, research and its implications, and interesting ideas for and from preschool teachers.
• Exceptional Children Original research on the education and development of exceptional infants, toddlers, children and youth and articles on professional issues of concern to special educators
• Exchange Magazine

• Browse Early Childhood Education videos

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  The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, 5th ed. Published by The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (in Spanish)
• Browse early childhood education ebooks

• Head Start The Office of Head Start (OHS) promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 5.
• Childcare & Early Education Research Connections
• Notable Children's Digital Media Committee A compilation of exemplary websites geared to children from birth to age 14.
• Internet Public Library: Early Childhood and Pre-school Resources for preschool teachers and parents, such as classroom activities and curriculum ideas.
• Early Childhood News Features articles about child development, developmentally appropriate practices, health and safety, behavior and guidance, and assessment, as well as great ideas for teaching infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
• Education World A complete online resource for teachers featuring news briefs on current topics, lesson plans and activities, and professional development articles.
• National Geographic for Teachers Find multimedia activities, lessons, and units aligned with national standards.
• Topic Ideas from National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC)

• Association for Early Learning Leaders The Association for Early Learning Leaders, formerly known as the National Association of Child Care Professionals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to excellence by promoting leadership development and enhancing program quality through the National Accreditation Commission's standards. Since 1984, Early Learning Leaders have been serving childcare directors, owners and administrators.
• Bernard van Leer Foundation Our Mission: “To improve opportunities for young children growing up in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage”.
• National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Since 1975, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) has been a non-profit membership organization that works to advocate for educational equity and excellence for bilingual/multilingual students in a global society.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
• National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) MISSION For more than 40 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals, and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact Black children and their families. We are a trusted partner in delivering culturally relevant resources that respond to the unique strengths and needs of Black children around issues including early childhood education, health, child welfare, literacy, and family engagement. With the support of our Affiliate network in communities across the country, we are committed to our mission “to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and their families through education and advocacy.”
• National Child Care Association Their mission is to promote the success of licensed providers in quality early care and education, including the provision of professional development, advocacy and community engagement.
• Kids Forward (formerly Wisconsin Council on Children and Families) The mission of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, WCCF or the Council, is to ensure that every child in Wisconsin grows up in a just and nurturing family and community.
• Wisconsin Department of Children and Family Services YoungStar Program YoungStar drives quality improvement in child care throughout the state of Wisconsin by: Helping providers who want to improve the quality of their care Creating financial incentives that encourage providers to deliver better services to children Giving parents the meaningful information they need to make informed child care decisions for their children—at home and away from home Supporting ongoing child care quality improvement by linking higher quality care to higher Wisconsin Shares subsidy amounts and YoungStar Quality Adjustments
• Wisconsin Dept. of Instruction / Early Childhood The Department of Public Instruction is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin.