COLLECTIONS OF RESOURCES

   Position Statements and Influential Practices

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
  
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
  
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
  
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
  
  
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
  
  
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
  
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
  
  
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  
  Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
  
  
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.

Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
  
• Websites:
  • World Forum Foundation http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage
    
    
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP’s mission.
    
    
  • Association for Childhood Education Internationalhttp://acei.org/about/
    Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.

Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week’s Application assignment.

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Childrenhttp://www.naeyc.org/
  
  
• The Division for Early Childhoodhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
  
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Familieshttp://www.zerotothree.org/
  
  
• WESTEDhttp://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
  
  
• Harvard Education Letterhttp://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
  
  
• FPG Child Development Institutehttp://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
  
  
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conferencehttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
  
  
• HighScope http://www.highscope.org/
  
  
• Children’s Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org/
  
  
• Center for Child Care Workforce http://www.ccw.org/
  
  
• Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
  
  
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
  
  
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
  
  
• National Child Care Association http://www.nccanet.org/
  
  
• National Institute for Early Education Research http://nieer.org/
  
  
• Pre[K]Now http://www.preknow.org/
  
  
• Voices for America’s Children http://www.voices.org/
  
  
• The Erikson Institute http://www.erikson.edu/

Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to “How Do I...?”, select “Tips for Specific Formats and Resources,” and then “e-journals” to find this search interface.)

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

Additional Resources

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/ect/

http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v13n2/index.html

http://www.parent.net/child-education.html

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

"One little sparkle makes a difference." Herman Hernandez

"Its not all about you, you got to take your ego out of it
to think about what's best for the child, and care about
them to help them transition." Renatta M. Cooper

"The more that children have a solid grounding and understanding
about who they are and where they came from , the more they learn
to move with grace and confidence among communities different
from their own, and the closer we get to building a world of respect,
curiosity, sharing, and humility". Janet Gonzalez -Mena, Dora Pulido-Tobiassen

Personal Childhood Web

Normally most of us don't often think about the people who influence and nurture us as children. Growing up there were so many people who influence me in my life. Without them I don't think I would be the woman I am today.

Let me start off with my mother Claudia who was not only my mother but a powerful positive influence in my life. As a child, I remember my mother being this strong force who believed that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. My mother taught me to strive even when the going gets tough. Whenever I would get discourage my mother would always help me to see the positive in a negative situation. My mother is no longer alive but those lessons she taught me I still use to this day.

My father Danny is one of the most generous loving human beings I have ever met. My father would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Although my parents divorce when I was eight years old, my father maintained a close relationship with me. My father treated me like gold and whenever I spent time with him, he always made me feel special. The thing that stands out the most to me about my dad was I never had to tell him what I needed, he always knew exactly what I needed and he always delivered whether it was emotionally, mentally, financially, etc. My relationship with my dad taught me what stability is,what giving to other means, and loving others.

My grandmother Ruthie, was one of my favorite people growing up. My grandmother was the matriarch of my family and the community. Everyone knew my grandmother and whenever they had a problem or wanted help,my grandmother was there with her arms open. My grandmother was the person I went to when I felt I couldn't go to my parents. She gave me unconditional love and taught me right from wrong. I see my self becoming the matriarch of my own family, now I see how big a job that is.

I was the youngest child in my household which wasn't always easy. Lorraine is my big sister who took her role as a big sister seriously. I remember my sister baking cookies with me, and combing my hair,and taking me to the library. I can't remember a time when my sister did not get me a birthday gift. If no one gave me a gift, I knew I could count on getting a gift from her.

Last but not least my home economic teacher Mrs.Worrell was one of my favorite teachers I had in school. Mrs. Worrell was just cool. She was a teacher but to us students she was human. As a child it was amazing to have a teacher who listen to me and made me feel important and that I mattered. Mrs. Worrell worked beyond her work duties. I remember one time she took the class to a museum on a Saturday. She was the first teacher who taught me that we are all human and age should not be a barrier between children and adults.

Imagination

I remember when my son was about three years old we were shopping. While shopping, there came a point where, we had to cross a street. I looked to my son and said "let me have your hand". He had his little hand clenched while I tried holding it. He turned to me and said "wait I have to put my toys in my other hand". The thing that tickled me was, the toys in my son's hands were imaginary. I obliged and allowed him to switch the toys from one hand to the next so that we could cross the street. I remember telling my son who wanted to bring all his toys, that he could not bring them because he may loose them while he was shopping. Well I guess he said to him self, I can't bring them physically but they are coming. My son is now 20 years old, and is an intelligent beautiful writer. Allowing him to have an imagination, helped him to be the expressive person he is today. It is important that children are allowed to expressive themselves and utilized their imaginations this shapes who they will become.

My favorite Kids Magazine

One of my favorite kids magazines growing up was and still is "Times For Kids". Its the most awesome way of getting children to learn about the news all over the world, in a colorful and interesting way. Every week my teacher would give the class, "Times For Kids", and I would learn something new and exciting about people and things all over the world.  

Love This Quote

"Bitter are the tears of a child: Sweeten them.
Deep are the thoughts of a child: Quiet them.
Sharp is the grief of a chld: Take it from him.
Soft is the heart of a child: Do not harden it"
Pamela Glenconner