CHLD25 - Teaching in a Diverse Society: Web Resources

Information for parents and family members about early childhood education.

Center for Disease Control (CDC) website for Child Development. Contains facts, research, parenting tips (ages 0-17), data and statistics, mental health, and more.

Official government website, ChildCare.gov provides links to State or Territory child care websites that parents use to search for child care and consumer education information. Provides further information about child development, responding to behaviors, and more.

The Child Mind Institute is committed to helping educators identify and respond effectively to children with signs of a mental health or learning disorder. And since behavioral issues can disrupt learning for the whole class, we offer actionable strategies that have been shown to help kids behave successfully — making the learning environment better for everyone.

A leading non-partisan national, state and local research, policy development, and advocacy organization dedicated to improving children's overall well-being. Website contains sections on "Issues Areas" and "Reports & Research" providing information related to education, health, and child welfare.

Child Trends is the nation’s leading nonprofit research organization focused exclusively on improving the lives and prospects of children, youth, and their families.

The mission of Children and Family Services is to protect endangered children, preserve and strengthen their families, and develop alternative family settings. Resources include Child Support Services, 211. Behavioral Health, Children's fund, Adoption, and information on becoming a Foster parent.

First 5 California was created by voters under Proposition 10 to recognize that children's health and education is a top priority, especially in the early years of development.

Promoting high-quality learning by connecting practice, policy, and research. Resources include research articles, professional development, topics, and blogs on current information in the field.

From their website "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."

The NIEER "conducts and communicates research to support high quality, effective, early childhood education for all young children."Resources include: Journal Articles, videos, working papers, policy reports and more.

A membership-based organization, that provides a vibrant, connected community for professionals in diverse disciplines focused on child development.