Child Care and Early Education Research Connections (CCEERC) promotes high quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policymaking. CCEERC aims to fulfill its mission by making child care and early education research accessible to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. CCEERC also offers guidance about research methods and research quality, and provides information on public policies.

Teaching Strategies, Inc. offers curriculum resources, training manuals and parent resource booklets related to infant and toddler care, including the Creative Curriculum® for Infants and Toddlers , which emphasizes the importance of early learning in the context of relationships. Creative Curriculum® is also available for family child care, with a focus on strategies to provide age-appropriate experiences for mixed-age groups of children, including infants and toddlers.

The Early Care and Education Collaborative is a multi-year project of eight state-based child advocacy organizations working on child care issues. The Communications Consortium Media Center (CCMC) coordinates the Collaboration. The project's purpose is to design and implement strategic public education strategies aimed at creating the public will in each of the target states to expand both the supply and the quality of early care and education resources. Further, the Collaborative wants to share "lessons learned" on this unique partnership with the broader child care community.

The former ERIC Clearinghouse on Early Childhood Education (ERIC/EECE) provided information for educators, parents and families, and individuals interested in the development, education, and care of children from birth through early adolescence. Before its closing in December 2003, ERIC/EECE was operated by the University of Illinois for over 35 years. During its last year of operation, ERIC/EECE was hosted by ECAP/ITG. Because of the great popularity of ERIC/EECE's resources, ECAP maintains an archive of many of the publications and resources produced by ERIC/EECE.

First Connections is a multifaceted, comprehensive telecommunications project offering education about infants and toddlers to teachers, caregivers, and parents across the state of Nebraska  and beyond. The curriculum framework is based on the Child Development Associate (CDA) competencies. There are five sequential curriculum modules in this online training that are supplemented by video clips and photos to enhance the information presented in each lesson. The website also features resources and information about infant and toddler development.

High/Scope Educational Research Foundation is an independent nonprofit research, development, training, and public advocacy organization with headquarters in Ypsilanti , Michigan . The High/Scope educational approach is based on active, hands-on learning that children plan, engage in and then reflect on. Adults support this process and try to expand children's experiences. Key experiences that support all children's development guide teachers and caregivers in their observations and interactions with children. Although best known for its preschool programs, High/Scope has also developed key experiences for infants and toddlers and publishes several resources focused on children birth to three .

The Innovations series is a comprehensive curriculum for infants and toddlers. It focuses on the elements of caregiver observation and assessment, child development theory, interactive experiences, adult-child interaction, parent partnerships and environments. The series includes two curriculum books (one for infants, another for toddlers), a book on infant and toddler development, and guides for teachers and trainers.

The National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC) has produced Mental Health Needs of Young Children , which lists federal agencies and national organizations that have information about early childhood mental health (ECMH), professional development on ECMH issues, and general mental health topics. The document also lists publications that have information on collaborative efforts that address the mental health needs of children in child care. The NCCIC Online Library also includes a list of resources on mental health and social emotional development .

The National Conference of State Legislators recently hosted a wed-assisted audioconference , School Readiness: Considering Social and Emotional Development in an Era Focused on Accountability , that examined the importance of social and emotional development in children in order to begin school ready to learn, and presented state and national initiatives that address this issue.

The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child was created to extend the work that culminated in the publication of From Neurons to Neighborhoods ( National Research Council and Institute of Medicine , 2000 ). The ultimate goal of the Council is to enhance the early development of children through the design and implementation of effective public and private policies and programs. Based on its belief in the value of sound and accurate science as a foundation for enlightened action, the Council will serve as a credible knowledge broker by translating research findings for multiple audiences and identifying evidence-based strategies to guide social policies, professional services, and parenting practices.

The Paid Leave Clearinghouse is a collection of full-text documents, issued from 1999 onward, pertaining to paid family and medical leave. The collection includes legislative texts, policy and advocacy materials, cost benefits analyses of proposed legislation, public opinion surveys, editorial comments, and materials on topics closely related to paid leave, such as child care and early education. The Clearinghouse was launched by the National Partnership for Women and Families .

Right From Birth is a 12-episode television series that leads parents and caregivers through the stages of early childhood from birth to 18 months and gives practical advice on how adults can prepare children for a lifetime of learning from the day they are born. The series, which is based on the work of Drs. Craig and Sharon Ramey, was developed in 2000 by the Mississippi Broadcasting Network and has aired on over 127 PBS stations nationally. VHS videotapes of the series, a caregiver guide and a facilitator manual support an outreach program that includes facilitator training and community workshops. Several states have replicated this model using the Right From Birth materials.

Talaris is a nonprofit Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) dedicated to advancing knowledge of early brain development. Their research is focused on children from birth to age five. They sponsor scientific studies on early brain and behavioral development and then translate the research findings into useful tools and information for parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare, and business professionals. The website features a list of recommended reading and easy to read summaries of research (Research Spotlights) on how children think, feel and, learn.

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