Links
These links can be used for background reading and to research assignments.
Canada
Canadian Association for Young
Children (CAYC)
The Canadian Association for Young Children (CAYC) was
granted its Federal Charter in 1974. To this day, the CAYC is the only national
association specifically concerned with the well-being of children, birth
through age nine - at home, in preschool settings and at school. Members of this
multi-disciplinary association include parents, teachers, caregivers,
administrators, students and all those wishing to share ideas and participate in
activities related to the education and welfare of young children.
Canadian Association of Family Resource
Programs
Provides consultation and support for program development,
publications and professional development to a national network of family
resource programs.
Canadian Child Care
Federation
Canadian Child Care Federation. The Canadian Child Care Federation is a bilingual, non profit, member-based organization established in 1987 with a commitment to early learning and child care. It is dedicated to improving the quality of child care services
for Canadian families.
Canadian Council on Social Development
(CCSD)
A non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on
issues such as poverty, social inclusion, disability, cultural diversity, child
well-being, employment and housing.
Canadian Parents Online
Online questions to experts on Child Development. You will also find
articles related to parenting, chat rooms, discussion forums and product recall
information.
Child Care Human Resources
Sector Council
This project focuses on standardized approaches to child
care training in Canada.
Childfind Canada
Includes
information on web safety for children including rules for children about using
the internet.
Partners in Practice -
Mentoring In Early Childhood Practice
The PARTNERS in PRACTICE web site
promotes mentoring in early childhood practice.
Special Link:
Canada's national resource and research organization dedicated to promoting
and supporting the inclusion of children with special needs in child care,
recreation, education and other community settings.
Alberta
Alberta's Children's Services
The Ministry of Alberta Children's Services, created in May 1999, offers a range of services and programs for children and families including child care licensing.
British Columbia
BC Family Child Care Association
BC's Family Child Care Association now provides funding for Pacific Rim students. Apply to them directly for funding.
Ministry of Children and Family Development
BC's Child Care Registry
and the booklet "The Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia".
United States
National Association
for the Education of Young Children
The nationwide professional
organization for early childhood educators.
Other ECE Links
Childcare Resource and
Research Unit (CRRU)
The CRRU is concerned with childcare research and
policy and plays a key role in the Canadian childcare field. The CRRU provides a
comprehensive library and database, prepares summary materials and
bibliographies, and offers consultation on childcare policy
Children & Divorce
Lists of books about children and
divorce.
Children Now
Information on children's health, and children and the media. The site
provides advice for parents on how to talk to children about issues such as
AIDS, sex, sexuality, violence, drugs and alcohol..
Children's Storybooks Online
A variety of children's books
that you can view on-line with your children. Bright, colourful pictures and fun
activity pages as well.
The Circle
of Inclusion
Website for early childhood service providers and families
of young children. This web site offers demonstrations of, and information about,
the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from
birth through age eight.
Council for
Exceptional Children (CEC)
A national organization for those involved in
special education and gifted education.
ERIC: Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Check out the
information and resources related to the Reggio philosophy of early childhood
education.
Facts for Families
Educating parents and families about psychiatric disorders affecting
children and adolescents. You'll find a very wide range of topics including
lying, violence on TV, depression, and making child care a good experience.
The Founders' Network
links a diverse group of individuals from across Canada and in other
countries. This is an international collection of people interested in promoting
the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIAR), science and technology,
early childhood, economic issues, determinants of health and human development.
FPG Child Development
Institute
FPG is a multidisciplinary institute at The University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The institute's mission is to cultivate and share
the knowledge necessary to enhance child development and family well-being.
Through a variety of grants and contracts, research is conducted and
outreach services are provided. Most of the institute's work addresses young children ages
birth to 8 years. We have a special focus on children who experience biological
or environmental factors that challenge early development and learning.
The Hanen Centre
A
charitable organization founded more than 25 years ago, is committed to making a
difference in the lives of young children by supporting and collaborating with
the adults in their lives. The mission is to provide the important people in a
young child's life with the knowledge and training they need to help the child
develop the best possible language, social and literacy skills.
HealthFinder
Publications, clearinghouse & databases regarding family health. The
latest government health news about prevention, self care and food safety.
High/Scope
Educational Research Foundation
High/Scope Educational Research
Foundation High/Scope is a "nonprofit research, development, training, and
public advocacy organization, which has developed specific principles for
teachers of children.
Idea Box
Ideas, articles and projects for parents, teachers and care givers. Seasonal
projects, games, recipes, crafts and many links for children.
International
Association of Infant Massage
This site has information about the
International Association of Infant Massage where you can learn about the
benefits of Infant Massage.
Internet Resources for
Special Children (IRSC)
Information from all over the world on resources for supporting work with families and their
children. Take a tour or become a member right away.
Invest in Kids
A reliable resource for supporting work with families and their children. Take a tour or become a member right away. It just takes a few
minutes to become a member and have full access to what others call a 'truly
useful tool'. And it's free.
KidsHealth
Information for families about children's health, growth, food, fitness,
childhood infections, medical and surgical conditions, health games and "How the
Body Works" animations.
National
Centre for Early Development and Learning
Focuses on enhancing the
cognitive, social and emotional development of children from birth through age
eight.
Ontario Coalition for Better
Child Care (OCBCC)
The OCBCC was founded in 1981 to advocate for
universally accessible, quality, non-profit regulated child care in the province
of Ontario.
Pregnancy &
Parenting
Parenting information for expecting parents, parents of
babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and teens. Menu options
include Ask an Expert, Parent Talk, and He Says/She Says. Weekly newsletter
available.
Roots of Empathy
An
evidence-based classroom program that has shown dramatic effect in reducing
levels of aggression and violence among schoolchildren while raising
social/emotional competence and increasing empathy.
Scholastic
Books
A great place to find books on parenting and teaching young
children.
Temperamental
Differences in Infants and Children
Offers Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs), parenting information on assessment, and information on the latest
research on temperament.
Zero to Three
A great resource for caregivers of young children. The site is dedicated to
the healthy development of infants and toddlers.
