4 Nevada Kids The Nevada State Education Association's Quality Schools Plan
About Charter Schools TRIBUTE to the teachers, parents and community leaders who have shed the proverbial blood, sweat and tears to build each and every of the nation's 1700 charter schools from the ground up -- delivering their mission and fostering real accountability.
ACEI Association of Childhood Education International The Mission of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) is to promote and support in the global community the optimal education and development of children, from birth through early adolescence, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing society.
Achieve, Inc. Achieve, Inc. is an independent, bipartisan, non-profit organization formed in 1996 by governors and corporate CEOs who shared a powerful belief that: Provides sustained public leadership and advocacy for the movement to raise standards and improve student performance; Helps states benchmark their standards, assessments and accountability systems against the best in the country and the world; Builds partnerships that allow states to work together to improve teaching and learning and raise student achievement; and Serves as a national clearinghouse on education standards and school improvements.
Advocates Across America Advocates Across America is dedicated to teaching parents and other interested people how to effectively advocate for the educational rights of children with special needs. Resources include training tapes and manuals, legal advocacy, and newletters.
American Association for Childs Right to Play IPA/USA is the national affiliate of IPA, an international non-governmental organization, founded in Denmark in 1961. It is interdisciplinary and embraces in membership persons of all professions working for or with children. The purpose of IPA/USA is to protect, preserve, and promote play as a fundamental right for all humans.
Arizona Children First Arizona Children First (ACF) is a coalition of parents, educators, and community members working together to improve the educational outcomes of Arizona's children.
Austin Men's Center The Austin Men's Center is a national leader in counseling and men's concerns. The center was founded by John Lee and we have been providing quality services to men, women, & children since 1988.
Australian Federation of Child Care Assoc The Australian Federation of Child Care Associations is the Peak Body representing Private Child Care Services nationally with strong membership in all states and the ACT for more than 25 years. We are committed to providing professional and ethical representation of the Private Child Care sector.
Better Child Care Bureau Non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring parents locate the superior care for their children.
Better Kid Care Program Penn State Cooperative Extension’s Better Kid Care Program provides educational materials and resources, satellite broadcasts, videos, and educational activities for child care providers, parents, and employers.
Black Alliance for Educational Options BAEO is a new national organization whose mission is to actively support parental choice to empower families and increase educational options for Black children.
BookEnds BookEnds is a grassroots nonprofit organization that collects books for schools and youth organizations that either do not have an operating library or have a library so depleted that it cannot adequately provide all of its students with books to read.
Border Counties Childcare Network The Border Counties Childcare Network is a unique project funded by The Programme for Peace and Reconciliation by over IR£¼m to support the development of a co-ordinated approach to the delivery of high quality early years services in the counties of Monaghan, Louth, Cavan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim.
British Association for Early Childhood Education The British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education) is a voluntary organisation with charitable status. It is concerned with all aspects of children’s learning from birth through the early stages of primary education. The Association was formed in 1923 with Margaret McMillan as the first President. Vice Presidents have included Ramsay MacDonald, Bertrand Russell and Lillian de Lissa. Early Education provides a national voice on early childhood education, and has branches throughout the British Isles and Northern Ireland. Members include teachers, parents, nursery nurses, day nursery and family centre staff, playgroup workers, social workers, local authority administrators, advisers and inspectors, university and college lecturers, health visitors, doctors and psychologists and others interested in early childhood education.
California Child Care and Referral Network The California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (Network) is the oldest, most well-established system of child care Resource and Referral (R&R) agencies in the United States. The Network combines practical knowledge at the local level with extensive experience in working on state and national child care policy.
Campaign for Fiscal Equity The Campaign for Fiscal Equity, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, is a coalition of parent organizations, community school boards, concerned citizens and advocacy groups. We seek to reform New York State’s education finance system to ensure adequate resources and the opportunity for a sound basic education for all students in New York State.
Center for Civic Education The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation dedicated to fostering the development of informed, responsible participation in civic life by citizens committed to values and principles fundamental to American constitutional democracy.
Center for the Child Care Workforce The Center for the Child Care Workforce (CCW) was founded in 1978 as the Child Care Employee Project, at a time when low compensation and high turnover in the child care workforce were rarely, if ever, talked about - either within or outside the field - as problems in need of serious discussion and action for change.
Center for the Improvement of Child Caring The Center for the Improvement of Child Caring was established in 1974 and has grown to become one of America's largest and most influential parenting and parent education organizations.
Central Regional Educational Laboratory McREL's Mission Statement: Making a Difference in the Quality of Education and Learning for All through Excellence in Applied Research, Product Development, and Service.
Centre for Language Primary Education The Centre for Language Primary Education (CLPE) is a self-supporting professional development centre specialising in Primary English, language and literacy.
Change For Kids Change for Kids is a not-for profit organization dedicated to improving children's education in New York City's most under-funded public schools.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation—Making After-School Count Mott funds the National Center for Community Education and National Community Education Association to train and assist all projects funded by the Department (currently about 500 and expected to grow to about 1,000 by May.) Mott is also supporting a national public awareness campaign through the Afterschool Alliance.
Charter Friends National Network Charter Friends National Network: Works to support strong laws, state-level charter activity, and state-level organizations that work directly with charter schools.
CharterTeach Organization CharterTeach is a non-profit organization devoted to helping retain the nation's best teachers in urban public schools that serve low-income families—enabling schools, teachers, and students to reach their full potential.
Child Care and Nutrition, Inc. Child Care & Nutrition, Inc. (CCNI) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening families by strengthening home-based child care.
Child Care Bureau The Child Care Bureau is dedicated to enhancing the quality, affordability, and availability of child care for all families. The Child Care Bureau administers federal funds to states, territories, and tribes to assist low-income families in accessing quality child care for children when the parents work or participate in education or training.
Child Care Experts National Network The Child Care Experts National Network will connect you to community-based resource and referral agencies who can help you discover a wide variety of child and family-related services and information.
Child Care in Practice Child Care in Practice. We have developed this site with the ambition of providing an information resource not only about this unique publication but also to pass on and share information between all disciplines involved in the provision of children's services.
Child Care Resource Service Child Care Resource Service is part of the Illinois network of child care resource and referral agencies. CCRS serves Champaign, Douglas, Iroquois, Macon, Piatt, and Vermilion counties in the state of Illinois.
Child Development Policy Advisory Committee Child Development Policy Advisory Committee is a leading in assisting state and local policy makers to develop child care policies and programs that are beneficial to children and families.
Childcare Consultants Child Care Consultants, Inc. (CCC) is a non-profit child care resource and referral agency serving parents, providers, employers, and the community in central Pennsylvania.
Childcare Resource and Research Unit The Childcare Resource and Research Unit focuses on early childhood care and education research and policy. Its mandate is to advance the idea of a publicly-funded, universally accessible, comprehensive, high quality, not-for-profit system of early childhood care and education in Canada.
Children and Families Commission for San Bernardino County The Children and Families Commission for San Bernardino County will facilitate the growth of all of our youngest citizens (prenatal to five) through an integrated system of quality child care and development, health care and increased family functioning through parent education and support.
Children First CEO America Children First CEO America promotes school choice through private tuition grants and tax funded options, giving all families the power to choose the K–12 school that best fulfills the hopes and dreams they have for their children.
Children in Scotland Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.
Children Toy Foundation Children Toy Foundation (CTF) is a Mumbai-based NGO and aims to educate children beyond reading and writing, to acquire real skills, a sense of pride, to develop a positive attitude and to learn while having fun.
Children's Book Guild Home A permanent association of writers, artists, librarians, teachers, editors, publishers, and distributors dedicated to upholding and stimulating high standards of writing and illustrating for children, increasing knowledge and use of better books for children in the community, and cooperating with other groups having similar purposes.
Children's Education Trust Education Savings Plans - Let us build a better society through the education of our children - A Group Registered Education Savings RESP Plan registered in Canada and qualify for CESG Canada Education Savings Grant.
Children's Scholarship Fund Children's Scholarship Fund: CSF was created to expand educational opportunity for low-income families. By awarding up to 75% of a child's private or parochial school tuition, CSF gives disadvantaged families more choice in their child's education.
Childrens Foundation The Children's Foundation (CF), a private national educational non-profit organization strives to improve the lives of children and those who care for them. Our mission is to provide a voice for caregivers, children and their families on issues of critical concern.
Childrens Resources International Provides curriculum guides, activity books, training and technical assistance, and college courses for teachers, administrators, caregivers and parents to support quality teaching practices around the world.
ChildServ ChildServ is a non-profit organization that helps children and their families build better lives.
Christian Educators Association International CEAI, founded in 1953, became the first national organization of professional Christian educators serving in public, private and charter schools. CEAI is a leader in promoting the rights of religious persons in public education.
Christian Home Educators Association of California The mission of the Christian Home Educators Association of California is to advance the Kingdom of Jesus Christ by promoting private Christian home education as an outstanding educational opportunity; providing information, training and support to the homeschool community; and protecting the God-given right of parents to direct the education and training of their children, to the glory of God.
Coleman Advocates.org Organization that spearheaded passage of San Francisco's Children's Amendment, guaranteeing a percentage of the city's budget for children's services; provides funding for advocacy on local children's issues as well as information on starting local child advocacy organizations and initiatives.
Common Sense about Kids and Guns Common Sense about Kids and Guns is a non-profit group of owners and non-owners of guns committed to working together to protect America's children from gun deaths and injuries.
Constitutional Rights Foundation Constitutional Rights Foundation seeks to instill in our nation's youth a deeper understanding of citizenship through values expressed in our Constitution and its Bill of Rights, and educate them to become active and responsible participants in our society.
Cooperative Educational Service Agency CESA #1 is dedicated to the education of over 250,000 children in Southeastern Wisconsin and to the educational organizations serving them. Our purpose is to provide an interactive network of services that promote equalized educational opportunities, cost effectiveness, and quality education.
Core Knowledge Foundation Core Knowledge Foundation: A non-profit organization founded in 1986 dedicated to excellence and fairness in early education. Offers the Core Knowledge Sequence, a consensus-based model of specific content guidelines that can provide a solid, coherent foundation of learning for students in the elementary and middle grades.
Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education CACHE the Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education is the only awarding body which specialises in making awards in early years care and education
Council for Basic Education Council for Basic Education: A non-profit membership organization which promotes a strong basic curriculum.
Council of the Great City Schools An organization of the nation's largest urban public school systems, advocating K-12 education in inner-city schools, and governed by superintendents and board of education members from 58 cities across the country.
Cross City Campaign The Cross City Campaign is a national network of school reform leaders from nine cities: Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, Philadelphia and Seattle. We are parents, community members, teachers, principals, central office administrators, researchers, union officials and funders working together to improve public schools and education for urban young people.
Daycare Trust UK Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity. We have been working since 1980 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. We know how important it is to make the right childcare decision for your child and we hope this website will help you find out more about childcare. Our childcare hotline provides information on daycare policies.
The services we provide are UK based and we are unable to offer
information and advice for parents and other outside the UK as childcare
policies and services differ from country to country, and we have
information on UK policies and childcare only.
Department of Education/Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs Congress passed the Bilingual Education Act in 1968 in recognition of the growing number of linguistically and culturally diverse children enrolled in schools who, because of their limited English proficiency, were not receiving an education equal to their English-proficient peers. The purpose of this Act was, and continues to be, aligned with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which the Department interprets as follows.
DFEE Parents Website This site tells you about your child's education and how you can help.
Early Head Start National Resource Center The Early Head Start National Resource Center (EHS NRC) was created in 1995 by the Head Start Bureau (HSB), Administration for Children and Families (ACYF) and is currently operated by ZERO TO THREE, Washington, DC, in collaboration with WestEd of Sausilito, CA.
East Palo Alto Kids Foundation EPAK provides direct cash grants to teachers for a variety of projects, such as books, field trips and supplemental materials.
EdSource Online Clear and comprehensive information about K-12 public education in California.
Education Alliance The Education Alliance was the first statewide organization of its kind in the nation -- and the first organization in America to link at least one business partner with every public school in a state.
Education Commission of the States The Education Commission of the States (ECS) is a national, nonprofit organization that helps governors, legislators, state education officials and others identify, develop and implement policies to improve student learning at all levels.
Education Development Center At EDC, we are committed to education that builds knowledge and skill, makes possible a deeper understanding of the world, and engages learners as active, problem-solving participants. We believe that authentic education begins with questions: a teacher wanting to know a new way to solve a mathematics problem; a doctor wondering how to ease the transition for the family of a dying patient; a teenager wanting to know why school matters in life and career; a principal searching for better ways to meet the needs of students with disabilities; a mother considering whether to breastfeed.
Education Otherwise Education Otherwise is a UK-based membership organisation which provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school, and for those who wish to uphold the freedom of families to take proper responsibility for the education of their children.
Family Partnership Charter School Family Partnership Charter School is committed to a framework in which mankind's first and most basic school, the home, is supported by the community as a viable educational alternative.
Family Service Canada Family Service Canada is a not-for-profit, national voluntary organization representing the concerns of families and family serving agencies across Canada.
Fathers Are Parents Too Fathers Are Parents Too - A coalition of Fathers, Mothers, Grandparents and others, working to ensure the rights of children to have a loving, nurturing relationship with both of their parents and their families.
First Book First Book is a national nonprofit organization with a single mission: to give disadvantaged children the opportunity to read and own their first new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacyprograms to distribute new books to children who, for economic or other reasons, have little or no access to books.
First Call First Call is a coalition of over 50 provincial organizations and hundreds of community groups and individuals who promote legislation, policy and practice that will enable children and youth to achieve their full potential and to participate in making a better world. We believe that children and youth need first call on society's resources.
Firsth and Foundation First Hand is a philanthropic, nonprofit foundation established by the associates of Cerner Corporation. First Hand helps the families of children with health problems address the financial aspects of their child's healthcare.
Florida Children’s Forum Florida Children’s Forum promotes quality child care, early education, and work/family solutions throughout the state. Headquartered in Tallahassee, the Forum serves as the hub for the Child Care Resource and Referral Network; a network of 25 child care resource and referral agencies across the state.
FloridaChild FloridaChild wants more Florida families to have the opportunity to decide how their children will be educated, from their earliest years to when they are on their own.
Floridians for School Choice Floridians for School Choice; a non-profit corporation that fights to give all Florida families the opportunity to choose their child's school.
Foundations-Inc.org FOUNDATIONS is committed to building a brighter future for children, families and communities by creating, improving and supporting quality educational opportunities..
Game Within the Child The goal of GWTC.org is to make Youth Soccer a more child and family friendly activity. We recognize that many people who participate in soccer do not have a background in the sport.
Global SchoolNet Foundation Today the Global SchoolNet Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, is a major contributor to the philosophy, design, culture, and content of educational networking on the Internet and in the classroom. GSN has had an incredible impact on networking in the K12 community.
Good Beginnings Australia Good Beginnings aims to create a caring environment with families, communities, service agencies and governments working together so that all children can have a good beginning.
Grace MOPS Roseville, MN MOPS is Christ-centered, caring ministry for mothers of preschoolers that develops friendships, creativity, leadership training, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
GRCMA Early Childhood Directions GRCMA Early Childhood Directions is a private, non-profit agency that helps people make informed child care choices. The agency provides information and referral services and training programs which serve the entire early care and education community as well as working parents and their employers.
Hampshire Educational Collaborative The Hampshire Educational Collaborative is a nonprofit, multi-service agency linking educators, schools, families, and communities to opportunities that advance learning for all students.
Hand in Hand Hand in Hand Parents School Communities United For Kids.
Hartford Association for the Education of Young Children HAEYC is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to promote quality child care experiences through provider education. It is a truly wonderful association that recognizes the impact of early childhood experiences and the importance of the early childhood education field.
Helpushelp.org The Oracle Help Us Help Foundation is a nonprofit organization that assists K-12 public schools and youth organizations in economically challenged communities through grants of computer equipment and software.
Hilton/Early Head Start Training The mission of the Hilton/Early Head Start Training program is to support Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start staff, family members, and community partners to develop skills and strategies for accessing and using services, resources, and technology to include infants and toddlers with significant disabilities and their families.
Hoover Institution at Stamford University One of the The Institution’s purpose is to collect the requisite sources of knowledge pertaining to economic, political, and social changes in societies at home and abroad, as well as to understand their causes and consequences. Its archives include discussions on bilingual education and education, in general.
Idaho Head Start Association Head Start provides services for 3500 children in Idaho. The program is noted for its individualized approach to quality child development. Socialization, health screening, and dental and nutritional care are also key components of the program.
iEARN iEARN is a non-profit that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world.
Iowa Child Care and Early Education Network This site is for early childhood professionals, child care providers, parents, advocates, policy makers, and others interested in early childhood education.
Kid Protection Network KPN is a non-profit, non-stock organization registered with the Secretary of State's Office, State of Connecticut.
Kids Consortium KIDS Consortium is a nationally recognized leader in the rapidly expanding service-learning movement, which promotes learning through community involvement as a way to strengthen students, schools and communities.
Kids Energy KidsEnergy is an online education company founded with a commitment to improving the learning process.
Kids Healing Kids Kids Healing Kids® is a volunteer choir of students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade from West Ottawa Public Schools in Holland, Michigan. Kids Healing Kids choir sings to make a difference in the lives of children having to deal with the everyday burdens of illness. We make videos for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases, offering hope and encouragement.
Kidsmeds.com kidsmeds.com: providing pediatric drug information to parents
Kiwanis International Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service- and community-minded individuals who support children and young adults around the world. More than 600,000 Kiwanis-family members in more than 70 countries make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources to address worldwide issues.
Learning First Alliance The Learning First Alliance is a permanent partnership of 12 leading educational associations that have come together to improve student learning in America's public elementary and secondary schools.
Learning In Family Environment We are an inclusive home schooling group--offering support to anyone regardless of religion, race, or educational method. Our group stresses diversity and open-mindedness, fosters creative and intellectual discussion, and is based on a common love and interest in what is best for our unique children.
Learning through an Expanded Arts Program LEAP is a not-for-profit educational services organization working with 450 schools, museums, shelters and community organizations in the Northeast.
Learning through Landscapes Learning through Landscapes has helped schools across the UK to bring lasting improvements to the environmental quality and educational use of their grounds.
Leighton Buzzard Childminding Association The Leighton Buzzard Childminding Association or LBCMA for short is the support group for those working as registered childminders in Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding area.
Literacy Assistance Center Literacy Assistance Center (LAC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides essential referral, training, information and technical assistance services to hundreds of adult and youth literacy programs in New York.
London Play London Play is a London-wide voluntary organisation set up in 1998 to support and co-ordinate out-of-school play services for children across London.
Michigan Learning On-line Hot Spots Welcome to Michigan Learning! This parent site is unique in that parents suggested many ideas for the final design. Parents will direct future articles, opinions, stories, news coverage and links as well. Our purpose is to make your role as a parent easier, especially as that role relates to learning.
Michigan Learning Parent Guide Partnership seeks to equip families and communities to maximize learning starting at birth. The Partnership works with media, corporate, government, foundation, school and community groups to conduct research, facilitate dialogue and equip people to make better informed education decisions.
Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium The Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to assist school systems and other educational organizations to create learning environments free of race, gender, class, ethnic and culture biases so that students of all backgrounds will have equal opportunities to succeed
Midwestern Regional Education Laboratory The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools -- and the students they serve--reach their full potential. We specialize in the educational applications of technology.
Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children MnAEYC is proud to be a supporting member of a diverse coalition of organizations, led by the Children's Defense Fund, setting forth a comprehensive national policy vision to Leave No Child Behind
Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban and suburban moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best mom they can be!
Music Educator's National Conference Position Statement on Early Childhood Education Music is a natural and important part of young children's growth and development. Early interaction with music positively affects the quality of all children's lives. Successful experiences in music help all children bond emotionally and intellectually wi th others through creative expression in song, rhythmic movement, and listening experiences. Music in early childhood creates a foundation upon which future music learning is built. These experiences should be integrated within the daily routine and play of children. In this way, enduring attitudes regarding the joy of music making and sharing are developed.
Naples Alliance for Children Naples Alliance for Children's purpose is to improve the quality of life for Collier County's children and youth.
National Abandoned Infants Assistance The National Abandoned Infants Assistance (NAIARC) Resource Center's mission is to enhance the quality of social and health services delivered to infants and young children affected by drugs or HIV.
National Association for Sick Child Daycare NASCD is a non-profit, educational organization that was developed in 1988 as a result of a research project designed to quantify the need for sick child care.
National Association of Early Childhood Techer Educators NAECTE began in 1977 when a group of 200 early childhood professors met at the annual NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) Conference to discuss common issues. The lively discussion resulted in a decision to explore becoming an organization. The group met at the next annual NAEYC Conference the group met and approved the name Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. Officers elected were a chairperson, secretary, treasurer, and six regional representatives. In 1980, "National" was added to the organization's title. From the outset, each annual meeting included provision for a program with discussion of issues in early childhood teacher education. Annual programs have been full days since 1981. During that same year, the Governing Board was expanded to include 10 regional representatives, using the U.S. Government Designations for Regions. In 1983, NAECTE initiated affiliate groups and in 1986, student memberships were recognized.
National Association of Partners in Education, Inc. For more than 30 years, PARTNERS IN EDUCATION has been an objective voice in developing school volunteer, intergenerational, community service, and business partnership programs throughout the United States. It is the only national membership organization devoted solely to the mission of providing leadership in the formation and growth of effective partnerships to ensure success for all students.
National Association of Special Education Center The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) is a nonprofit association whose mission is to represent private special education programs and affiliated state associations and to ensure access for individuals to appropriate special education programs and services as vital components of the special education continuum. NAPSEC offers a free referral service to individuals who seek private special education placement for a family member or client.
National Association of State Boards of Education The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is a non-profit, private association with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that represents state and territorial boards of education. Our principal objectives include strengthening state leadership in educational policymaking; promoting excellence in the education of all students; advocating equality of access to educational opportunity; and assuring continued citizen support for public education.
National Center on Educational Outcomes The National Center on Educational Outcomes provides national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.
National Child Care Information Center The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) has been established to complement, enhance and promote child care linkages and to serve as a mechanism for supporting quality, comprehensive services for children and families.
National Child Welfare Resource Center The National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice is a service of the Children's Bureau. The Resource Center seeks to enhance the capacity of State and Tribal child welfare agencies to plan, implement, and evaluate family-centered services for children and families.
National Children's Center The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety strives to enhance the health and safety of all children exposed to hazards associated with agricultural work and rural environments.
National Childrens Bureau The National Children's Bureau (NCB) is a registered charity which promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
National Coalition for Campus Childrens Centers The National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (NCCCC) is a nonprofit educational membership organization. NCCCC supports research and activities affecting college and university early childhood education and service settings, family and work issues, and the field of early childhood education in general.
National Coalition of Girls' Schools We invite you to explore the many options available in an all-girls educational setting. Like the students who attend them, girls' schools are diverse and accessible. This Web site offers a number of valuable resources for girls, their parents and educators including: recommended reading, and a list of publications about what works for girls, including a free directory of girls' schools nationwide.
National Education Association NEA is America's oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of public education. Founded in 1857 in Philadelphia and now headquartered in Washington, D.C., NEA proudly claims over 2.3 million members who work at every level of education, from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliates in every state as well as in over 13,000 local communities across the United States.
National Education Goals Panel The National Education Goals Panel is an independent executive branch agency of the federal government charged with monitoring national and state progress toward the National Education Goals. Under the legislation, the Panel is charged with a variety of responsibilities to support systemwide reform, including...
National Education Service The National Educational Service provides tested and proven resources to help those who work with youth create safe and caring schools, agencies, and communities where all children succeed. Founded in 1989, the company serves families, educators, communities, and all who work with youth. Our positive, prevention-oriented programs include...
National Family Caregivers Month This year NFCA wants to bring specific attention to the day to day lives of family caregivers across the nation, and you have a chance to be part of it. One of the most effective ways to shed light on the lives of family caregivers, celebrate their effort and honor their work is telling caregiver stories - and that's what NFCA plans to do - with your help.
National Network for Childcare Increase and strengthen the quality of nonparental care environments using the expertise of Cooperative Extension's nationwide dissemination system; Make quality research, resources, and best practices available nationally for direct local access; Provide leadership to the nation's Cooperative Extension System in partnership with other organizations on child care issues.
National Right to Read Foundation The Mission of The National Right to Read Foundation (NRRF) is to Return to the Schools of America, Reading Instruction which follows Scientifically Based Reading Research. This site is designed to provide assistance for those engaged in this effort.
National School Age Care Alliance NSACA is the only national membership organization representing the entire array of public, private, and community-based providers of after school programs.
National School Boards Association The National School Boards Foundation encourages and prepares local school board members to become catalysts for educational change and agents for systemic reform in the public schools so that all students will be prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Its innovative projects are designed to help school boards meet today's challenges while strengthening the uniquely American tradition of local representative governance of the public schools.
National School Safety Center Serves as a catalyst and advocate for the prevention of school crime and violence by providing information and resources and identifying strategies and promising programs which support safe schools for school children worldwide.
New Horizons.org New Horizons for Learning presents articles and information on educational issues including restructuring schools, technology in the classroom, arts in education, integrative education, adolescence and special needs.
New Mexico Early Care Education and Family Support Here you can find information that supports child care professionals, parents and health educators. Our web site goal is to support parents and early care and educational professionals to network and access information, technical assistance and resources.
North Carolina Parenting Education Network The North Carolina Parenting Education Network (NCPEN) is working to build the field of parenting education in the state with a focus on partnerships between parents and child care providers, teachers, and parent educators.
Northeastern Regional Educational Laboratory The Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory At Brown University (LAB) is one in a network of ten regional laboratories that are funded by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement of the U. S. Department of Education. Our purpose is to promote school improvement through the collaboration of researchers with schools and their communities. The LAB serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Northern Ohio Parents for Equality The goals of NOPE are to provide a conduit for concerned adults to join together to right the grievous wrongs that are commonly dealt to non-custodial parents and thus their children by our "system" today.
NSW Assn for Gifted and Talented Children The NSWAGTC supports parents and teachers of gifted children in NSW, providing a range of resources, events and information.
Nurses for Newborns Nurses for Newborns exists to provide a safety net for families most at-risk; to help prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect through in home nursing visits providing healthcare, education and positive parenting skills.
Omaha Association for the Education of Young Children The Omaha Association for the Education of Young Children (OAEYC) is committed to building a strong foundation for our community by advocating for affordable, high-quality early childhood care and education for young children and their families.
On the Capitol Doorstep Provides information on California and federal legislation affecting young children with a focus on child care and development programs.
Online Playgroup An Internet resource for finding, starting and managing a playgroup! Features a worldwide directory of playgroups, parents' groups, clubs and babysitting co-ops, plus practical information for starting a playgroup and free online tools for playgroups.
Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents (OFTP) is a non-sectarian, non-profit, volunteer-managed group of people committed to providing information about Family and Community-Based Education to anyone desiring it.
Parent and Childrens Services The mission of Parent's and Children's Services is to promote the well-being of children and to preserve families through culturally competent direct service, education, and advocacy.
Parent to Parent of Georgia Provides support and information to parents who have a child with a disability or special health care need.
Parenting Forum Welcome to the Parenting Education & Support Forum web site.
Parents Association for Christian Enrichment Parents Association for Christian Enrichment (P.A.C.E.) of Miami is a non-profit, volunteer-based corporation, that provides a forum for conducting enrichment classes from a Christian worldview for all families that home educate their children, regardless of their race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or educational handicap in South Florida.
Parents League Of New York A non-profit organization of parents and independent schools offering all families with children, toddlers through teens, current information on education, entertainment and enrichment opportunities.
Parents of St. Charles School District 303 This page is intended to help inform parents of School District 303 who are concerned with the language arts and math curriculum.
Partners for Kids Welcome To Partners for Kids! The Leader in Community-Wide Fund Producing Campaigns for Public Education.
Partners in School Innovation Partners in School Innovation is a school reform organization working to strengthen public schools in Bay Area low-income communities.
Partnership for Learning This Web site was designed to serve as a resource of quality information about education reform efforts in Washington state for educators, parents, business persons and community members.
Pathways to School Improvement (North Central Regional Educational Laboratory) The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools -- and the students they serve--reach their full potential. We specialize in the educational applications of technology. One of ten Regional Educational Laboratories, we provide research-based resources and assistance to educators, policymakers, and communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Peer Support Foundation Victoria The Peer Support Foundation Victoria Ltd. is an educational organisation committed to improving the quality of life for school students through peer group influence.
Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Education The Pennsylvania Coalition for Public Education, formed in 1994, is a group of more than 30 organizations that believe in the importance of a strong public school system in the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School (PAVCS) is an innovative public charter school, authorized by the Norristown Area School District, which serves students throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth PCCY is about children... nothing more, nothing less. Our mission is simple: “To improve the lives and life chances of our region’s children through thoughtful and informed advocacy.”
Philadelphia Education Fund The Philadelphia Education Fund, an independent non-profit organization, helps to improve the quality of public education for all children in the city of Philadelphia.
Playgroup Network Playgroup Network is a national educational charity which is committed to supporting its members with advice, news, training and insurance as well as access to other professional bodies in the field of early years care.
Prince George's Child Resource Center Prince George's Child Resource Center, Inc. (PGCRC) is a (501)(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to promote secure, quality child care and family support services for residents of Prince George's County, Maryland.
Public Education.org The mission of the Public Education Network (PEN) is to create systems of public education that result in high achievement for every child.
Public School Community Partnerships Children and schools gain a great deal when every part of a community comes together to support education. This is why we encourage the growing partnership efforts between our nation's public schools and families, community groups, faith-based communities and employers. In 1994, U.S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley began the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education (PFIE) with 40 organizations. Today, close to 6,000 groups and organizations are part of this dynamic and growing effort.
Red Leaf Institute This Web site is for family child care providers who want to be more successful as business owners. It is also for trainers, tax preparers, and organizations that assist providers in dealing with business issues.
Restoring Education And Cherishing Home REACH is an inclusive homeschool support group. By inclusive we mean that we are open to anyone homeschooling for any reason.
Rethinking Schools Rethinking Schools is a nonprofit, independent publisher of educational materials. We advocate the reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice.
Riggs Institute The Riggs Institute is a non-profit literacy agency that offers practical help, through training and literacy materials, to teachers, parents and tutors to learn to teach the basic phonics, reading, spelling and writing skills students need.
Road Safety Department The aim of RoSPA’s Road Safety Department is to raise awareness about the causes of road accidents and to seek and promote effective measures that will help prevent such accidents or reduce their severity.
Rural School and Community Trust We are a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to enlarging student learning and improving community life by strengthening relationships between rural schools and communities and engaging students in community-based public work.
San Diego Association for the Education of Young Children The Mission of the San Diego Association for the Education of Young Children is to provide a professional membership organization committed to promoting optimal life experiences for all children 0 - 8.
School Development Program The School Development Program is committed to the total development of all children by creating learning environments that support children's physical, cognitive, psychological, language, social, and ethical development.
Six Seconds Six Seconds is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing emotional intelligence into practice in schools, families, organizations, and communities.
Smart Start Smart Start is a comprehensive public-private initiative to help all North Carolina children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. Smart Start programs and services provide children under age six, access to high-quality and affordable childcare, health care and other critical family services.
SOS Childrens Villages SOS Children’s Villages, the largest non-governmental child welfare organization in the world, has been providing orphaned children with stable, permanent homes and families for more than 50 years.
South Dakota Coalition for Children The South Dakota Coalition for Children seeks to insure that the needs of all South Dakota children are met including food, clothing, shelter, nuturing, education, health care and safety within the family and community.
Southern Early Childhood Association The Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA) is an organization committed to promoting quality care and education for young children and their families.
Springfield Early Care and Education Partnership The SECEP council is a coalition of the public school system, parents, child care providers, cultural and educational institutions, governmental agencies, family service organizations, health care providers and business leaders. Our goal is to give the families and providers of Springfield an active voice in their community and to offer a broad range of support and assistance.
Stand for Children Pittsburgh Area Chapter Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children in Western Pennsylvania. We monitor and influence legislation and public policy that impacts children and families and provide a network for information exchange on children's issues for individuals and organizations.
Starlight Chicago Starlight Children's Foundation bases its support of children who are seriously ill on a variety of entertainment programs and services.
Starlight Children's Foundation Australia Starlight Foundation of Australia is dedicated to brightening the lives of critically, chronically and terminally ill children, ages 4-18.
Stop the Violence Stop the Violence (STV) is a Volunteer based organization formed to counteract the negative influences affecting our youth and providing alternative methods (other than violence) of resolving issues affecting their lives.
Stuart Foundation The Stuart Foundation's overarching purpose is to help the children and youth of California and Washington states become responsible citizens. We help strengthen public systems and community supports that contribute to children's development.
Teach More Love More Teach More / Love More alerts parents to the stark consequences of failing to prepare our children - all our children - for school and success in life, but also offers solutions for overcoming the challenges that all parents face.
Teaching and Learning The Department of Teaching and Learning is recognized as a leader in research that balances theory and practice by emphasizing content, pedagogy, technology, and effective classroom management.
Technology and Young Children To lead discussions, share research and information and demonstrate best practices regarding technology so it can be used to benefit children aged birth through eight years. To lead discussions, share research and information and demonstrate best practices regarding technology so it can be used to benefit children aged birth through eight years.
Teeny Tots We offer a wide range of quality baby and children's goods at the best possible prices and deliver them direct to your home.
Texas Association of Leaders in Children Family The Texas Association of Leaders in Children and Family Services, TALCS, is a 25-year old nonprofit membership organization that represents private agencies and individuals providing services to children and families in Texas. Membership is open to individuals and organizations committed to TALCS' mission of strengthening services to children and families through quality care and advocacy.
The Children's Alliance of Kansas The Children's Alliance of Kansas is a non-profit association of child welfare agencies providing over 300 topics of training for foster/adoptive parents, residential childcare workers and supervisors and other professionals in the field. Online courses for CEU credit are also available.
The Coalition of Essential Schools The Coalition of Essential Schools, an association of schools committed to reform. Some differences from mainstream schools: Smaller classroom sizes. Students are to be active learners rather than passive recipients of teacher lectures. Long-term, in-depth projects are preferred. Grouping is multi-aged and there is no tracking.Cooperative and collaborative learning is emphasized. Students are assessed on the basis of a portfolio of their work. Thinking, evaluation and synthesis is favored over memorization.
The Institute for Educational Leadership IEL's mission is to help institutions and individuals work together across boundaries to make better decisions and take actions that improve educational, social and personal development of children and youth.
The Learning Communities Network Learning Communities Network, Inc. - an organization that seeks to improve learning for children through the creation of vibrant learning communities in urban public school districts.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children "The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children."
The National Center for Community Education (NCCE) for Community Education has been in operation since 1962 to promote community education by providing leadership training to people who are interested in community schools, as well as leadership training to further the development and skills of those implementing community education.
The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate America in the 21st century.
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education The mission of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is to promote academic excellence, enhance educational opportunities and equity for all of America's children and families, and to improve the quality of teaching and learning by providing leadership, technical assistance and financial support.
The Option Institute The Option Institute is the worldwide teaching center for The Option Process®, offering empowering personal growth programs and seminars using life-changing experiential learning techniques that can dramatically improve your health, career, relationships and quality of life.
The Schott Center The Schott Foundation's mission is to develop and strengthen the movement for equity in education and child care. The Foundation funds initiatives aimed at improving public policy and educational and advocacy organizations.
The Sparrow Lake Alliance The Sparrow Lake Alliance will be of interest to professionals working with children, and to parents, students, researchers, policy makers and others interested in the well-being of children.
The Textbook League The Textbook League: California watchdog group that provides independent, expert appraisals of textbooks that publishers are currently selling to schools.
The WonderWise Parent The WonderWise Parent is designed for parents, grandparents, foster parents, stepparents, caregivers, teachers, and parent educators.
Time To Learn The mission of Time To Learn is to serve as a clearinghouse for research and information to promote a better understanding of three proposed education reforms: year-round education, the longer school year and early school start dates.
Tiny Tots Head Start We are a non-profit preschool program for 3 to 5 year old children. We are located in central western North Dakota along the banks of the Missouri River where the prairie meets the badlands.
Tolerance.org The mission of Tolerance.org is to create a national community committed to human rights. Its goal is to awaken people of all ages to the problem of hate and intolerance, to equip them with the best tolerance ideas and to prompt them to act in their homes, schools and communities.
U.S. Department of Education Thousands of educators, policy makers, parents, students, researchers, and other citizens with a stake in education visit the U.S. Department of Education site each week. The following pages are among our most popular.
United States Distance Learning Association The United States Distance Learning Association is a nonprofit organization formed in 1987. The association's purpose is to promote the development and application of distance learning for education and training. The constituents we serve include Pre-K through grade 12 education, higher education, home school education, continuing education, corporate training, military and government training, and telemedicine.
USA Child Care USA Child Care aims to effect policies that improve child care for low- and moderate-income families.
Violence Prevention Resources Violence Prevention Resources is one of several new, comprehensive childrens and youth resource guides from Streetcats Foundation and The National Childrens Coalition's YOUTH AND CHILDREN RESOURCE NET.
Walk to School USA Walk to School Day is about children, adults and community leaders walking to school together to recognize the benefits of walking and the need to create communities that are safe places to walk.
Willinda Willinda is a for-profit corporation with a not-for-profit mission to strengthen the educational readiness and language proficiency of all young children, including those with special needs.
Wisconsin - Community Coordinated Child Care The mission of Community Coordinated Child Care is to advocate for the well-being of children in child care and to assist their parents, and the providers who care for their children, in creating quality child care.
World Association of Early Childhood Educators The basic objectives of the Association were established as follows: To make it possible for every child younger than six years of age to exercise his right to an early educational service to fully develop his capabilities, personal criteria, moral and social responsibility according to article 7 of the Declaration on Children's Rights of the United Nations Organization. To exchange experiences, foster contacts and collaboration among all early childhood educators.
Worldwide Organization for Women The Worldwide Organization for Women is an international, non-denominational group of women and men of faith who are committed to helping maintain healthy and cohesive families amid the current social and economic pressures placed upon them, and especially upon women and children.
YMCA Childcare Resource Service The mission of CRS is to provide leadership for the enhancement of the quality of life of children and families. Our mission is met through: Assisting families in finding quality child care Educating parents as consumers of child care services Assisting income eligible families with child care costs Advocating for families and children at the local, state and national level Collecting local child care supply and demand data and applying this data to building child care capacity Assisting families of children with developmental disabilities with respite care Providing child development resources, training and enrichment to child care providers
Youth Learn The YouthLearn Initiative offers youth development professionals and educators comprehensive services and resources for using technology to create exciting learning environments.
Zink The Zebra Zink The Zebra's mission is to provide education modules or programs that teach children life skills of understanding respect, compassion and acceptance of others with perceived differences, such as cancer.
Catholic Community Services Catholic Community Services sees quality child care as a vital community service. We are committed to providing nurturing care and early learning to all children.
Childcare Resources Childcare Resources local child care daycare resources in helping parents find child care daycare in the Garland, Richardson, Plano, Murphy, Rowlett, Rockwall, Sachse, Wylie, Mesquite, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Mclinney, Little Elm Mesquite, and Dallas Texas areas.
New Jersey Child Care Association (NJCCA) non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and guidance in the management and administration of child care centers. This is achieved through education, networking and legislative representation.
Writers in the Schools (WITS) Writers in the Schools (WITS) engages children in the pleasure and power of reading and writing. WITS writers work in year-long programs in over 350 classrooms in the Houston, TX area in order to help students develop their creative and analytical thinking skills. Although our focus is on at-risk inner city students, we also offer workshops in art museums, hospitals, community centers, private schools, and juvenile detention centers. We are involved in national initiatives, such as mentoring similar writers-in-schools programs, serving as a model for multidisciplinary arts educators, and designing curricula for use in schools. Our writers also lead in-services and writing workshops for teachers.
