Professional Resources

The ACEI is concerned with the development, growth, and education of children from infancy through early adolescence. Their site provides information about the ACEI, the ACEI's two journals and various publications, conferences, and workshops.

• Association for Childhood Education International

The ACEI is concerned with the development, growth, and education of children from infancy through early adolescence. Their site provides information about the ACEI, the ACEI's two journals and various publications, conferences, and workshops.

• The California Association for the Education of Young Children

CCHP focuses on bringing knowledge about health and safety issues to the childcare provider and to link the health, safety, and childcare communities.

• California Child Care Health Program

The CTC website provides information regarding Child Development Permits and other California teacher Credentials.

• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

The California Department of Social Services' Children and Family Services Division provides assistance in Adoptions, Foster Care, Children's Services and Child Welfare.

• California Department of Social Services

The California Early Childhood Mentor Program provides resources and support to aspiring and experienced teachers and administrators in programs serving children birth to five and before- and after-school programs.

• California Early Childhood Mentor Program

Provides resources and information for child development contractors, families, and community members regarding child development programs funded by the state.

• Child Development Division - CA Department of Education

CDTC promotes high quality early education to California's children and families by providing financial and technical assistance to child development students and professionals.

• Child Development Training Consortium

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization. They champion policies and programs that raise children out of poverty; protect them from abuse and neglect; and ensure their access to health care, and quality education.

• Children's Defense Fund

This site has information, products , and ideas for teachers and parents. Early childhood news, classroom ideas, and resources from the early childhood community.

• Earlychildhood.com

This commercial site is full of useful ideas for both parents and teachers. Music, crafts, recipes, seasons, and games are a few of the categories listed.

• The Idea Box

Provides information on: the content of the NAEYC's journal, Young Children: books and videos for practitioners and parents; the NAEYC annual conference; the annual Week of the Young Child; the National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development; and policies to stimulate effective advocacy on behalf of young children.

• National Association for the Education of Young Children

Zero To Three is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers

• Zero to Three