ECD 251 Education of Children with Exceptionalities

"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children."

"To support and leverage a nationwide network of providers and partners in expanding and promoting the power of family child care."

"Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential".

"AACAP's Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families."

"Welcome to the official site of the American Academy of Pediatrics—an organization of 64,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults."

"APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States."

"The early years of a child's life are very important for his or her health and development. Parents, health professionals, educators, and others can work together as partners to help children grow up to reach their full potential."

"Child Trends is the nation’s leading nonprofit research organization focused exclusively on improving the lives and prospects of children, youth, and their families."

"The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) is a collection of 22 Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families."

"Our Mission is to harness the power of research to ensure that all children benefit from early learning experiences that affirm their individual, family, and community assets, fortify them against harmful consequences arising from economic instability and social exclusion, and that strengthen their developmental potential. "

"As children grow older, they develop in several different ways. Child development includes physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes."

"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research"

"NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. "

"Research-based information and resources related to the health of children, adults, families, and communities"

"Head Start and Early Head Start are administered by the Office of Head Start (OHS), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)."

" Society for Research in Child Development. SRCD is committed to disseminating new research information published in our journals or presented at our biennial meeting"

"ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development."

"MIChild is a health care program provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). "

This handbook provides:
 General information about the Child Development and Care Program for parents and providers.
 Additional provider information.

"Child Care Network’s mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support."

"Free quality preschool programs are available in every community for Washtenaw County residents, with teachers who are highly qualified and skilled in working with young learners. "