Early Childhood Education Resources
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Education Research Index (ProQuest): Access ProQuest databases through your Learner Center
- Watch this Introduction to ProQuest Databases video to learn the basics of accessing and using this resource.
- Combines two powerful education research indexes, ERIC and the Supplemental Education Index. Contains journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books and monographs on education and related topics.
- Additional help can be found in the ProQuest Tutorial series
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National Institute for Early Education Research
- Sponsored by Rutgers University, they offer independent, research-based analysis and technical assistance.
- Search all publications including, videos, journal articles, research reports, fact sheets, and policy briefs.
NAEYC – National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Non-profit advocacy group for Early Childhood Education.
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National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
- Nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting high quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care.
- A collection of Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families. Publishes annual America’s Children Report, the government’s most comprehensive statistical report America’s children.
- The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Emmy® Award-winning children’s literacy program featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
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Association for Childhood Education International
- A non-profit interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children
- Includes news and publications some of which are free, though full journal articles require membership
Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
- Created as part of a partnership between several institutions with a vested interest in early education
- Seeks to promote high quality research in child care and early education
- Provides access to research, articles and other relevant publications as well as tools to help understand research methods and
Department of Education – Early Learning
- Resources from the US Department of Education on Early Learning
- Includes several resources including data, statistics, resources and information about budget and legislation related to early childhood education
Department of Education – Institute of Education Sciences
- The portion of the DOE dedicated to conducting and disseminating the research needed to effectively inform education policy
- Not strictly about early childhood education, but nonetheless provides important and useful research and information
- An online resource center for teachers and parents of children
- Featured content and article archive feature research and discussions about child development, developmentally appropriate practices, behavior and guidance and more
National Center for Education Statistics
- Statistical data pertaining to education
National Education Association – Early Childhood Education
- Created by the NEA, which is “committed to the cause of public education”. Includes core research, articles, and policy briefs.
Book Recommendations
- Advancing Equity and Embracing Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Elevating Voices and Actions
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8
- Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings
- Caring for Our Children, National Health and Safety Performance Standards
- Transforming Teaching: Creating Lesson Plans for Child-Centered Learning in Preschool