Course Resource Section

1. Kids Included Together (KIT)
http://www.kitonline.org/

This organization has many resources available to include all children in the classroom. They work closely with military families and have workshops, trainings, and professionals that lend assistance to classroom teachers as well as programs.

2."The Brat Stops Here!"
Jacobsen, Mary Elaine (2006). The Brat Stops Here! New York: St Marin's Griffin.

This book is both for parents as well as people who work closely with challenging behaviors. This book is a guide on understanding frustrating behaviors and gives helpful tips on how to work with challenging behaviors to change them. What I like about this book is that it explains how temperaments can have an effect on children's behavior and how parents and teachers can use those temperaments to help the child manage behavior.

3. Zero To Three
Zero To Three. "Tips for Choosing Toys for Toddlers." Retrieved on 05 October 2010 from http://www.zerotothree.org/child-development/play/tips-for-choosing-toys-for.html

I like this article because it gives parents as well as program helpful information on what kind of toys toddlers are most likely to play with and which toys will actually evolve them. I am a mother of a toddler and find myself often frustrated because some of the toys I buy for my own child only interest him for about 2-3 hours. However, when I tried some of the toys this article recommended, I found my child has a lot more fun even though they are not the most expensive.

Part 1: 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
This link provides new studies and useful information for anyone who needs to find more age-appropriate. It introduces the importance of culture and creating a safe learning environment that fosters respect.

NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
Keeping children safe is a responsibility that everyone working with young children has. It is important to understand were different organization stand on child abuse prevention to understand what each one of us can do to help children get a voice.

NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf

This article shows different ways of how you can promote school readiness in your program and why it is important for children.

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
We are a multicultural society and need to take charge of promoting cultural diversity. This article gives insides in how we can help children learn and cope with linguistic difficulties and ensure that they can succeed while valuing their culture.
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
In order to ensure a high quality program, a curriculum needs that is ethical and age appropriate. This article helps you understand what to look for when deciding on a curriculum, assessment and program evaluation.
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
This article gives advice on including all children in your program no matter the challenges.

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
Zero to Three is a fairly new organization that has many helpful articles on how to make a difference and the importance of teaching young children.
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/~images/pdfs/snapshots/snap33.pdf

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. 

Part 2: 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
This is a wonderful resource if you want to learn more about children's rights. These rights both promote unalienable rights to protect and foster children's learning as well as their right to be with families.

Websites:
World Forum Foundation
http://www.worldforumfoundation.org/wf/about.php
This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization.

World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep.org.gu.se/English/about_OMEP/
Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/about/
Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations

National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/

The Division for Early Childhood
http://www.dec-sped.org/

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
http://www.zerotothree.org/

WESTED
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm

Harvard Education Letter
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85

FPG Child Development Institute
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm

Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
http://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/pages/page.asp?page_id=22807

The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/
  
Part 4: 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