EDUCATION

• On this site you can find everything you would like to know about the Head Start Program and services. http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc
• From the State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). This page has helpful information on Kindergarten’s participating in WaKIDS and data about your local school district. http://www.k12.wa.us/wakids/
• U.S. Department of Education. If you are interested in learning more about what is taking place within education nationwide, laws, and even information about grants and going back to school. http://www.ed.gov/

The nation’s leading voice for high-quality education for children from birth through age 8. A website that has a variety of educational topics and information. http://www.naeyc.org/

• Education.com –Bringing learning to life with 6 million visitors each month, Education.com is the fastest growing site in its class and the go-to destination for involved parents. From kindergarten readiness through college prep, Education.com gives parents the information they need and the ideas they want to help their kids reach their full potential and make learning fun. www.education.com
•  ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.
• The “Love. Talk. Play.” campaign aims to surround parents of children birth to age 3 with simple messages about three key things all parents can and need to be doing with their children every day: love, talk and play. http://lovetalkplay.org/
• Head Start Center for Inclusion. Our website contains a wealth of information on supporting and including children with special needs in the classroom and home. home.http://depts.washington.edu/hscenter/families
•  An advocacy group who provide information, support, advocacy and training for Parents. PAVE, a non-profit organization, exists to share information and resources with people whose lives are linked to children and adults with disabilities. http://www.wapave.org/
• The website for the Boston Children’s Museum has great resources for STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in Early Childhood. http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/stem-sprouts
• PlaydateMagazine.com and PLAYDATE Magazine We’re all about community events and happenings, activities and recreation; about where to locate educational opportunities and fun; and about how to find useful products and services specific to the needs of busy young families http://www.playdatemagazine.com/