Early Childhood and Pre-school

Schooling for children under the age of 5.

Resources in this category:

Association for Childhood Education International
http://www.udel.edu/bateman/acei/

The ACEI is "dedicated to the dual mission of promoting 1) the inherent rights, education and well-being of children from infancy through early adolescence, and 2) high standards of preparation and professional growth for educators." Find information here about conferences, speakers, journals & newsletters, committees, education publications & resources, and membership.

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

"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight." The site has a searchable index to the association's journal, information on the Week of the Young Child, and news and public policy updates.

National Head Start Association
http://www.nhsa.org/

"The National Head Start Association(NHSA) is a private not-for profit membership organization representing the 750,000 children, 139,000 staff and 2,051 Head Start programs in America... NHSA provides a national forum for the continued enhancement of Head Start services for poor children ages zero to five, and their families. It is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to the concerns of the Head Start community." Find information here about the organization and membership, meetings, research, government affairs, publications, distance training, partnership activities, and online services.

NSW/ACT Independent Education Union
http://www.ieu.asn.au/

"The NSW/ACT IEU represents teachers and school support staff employed in Catholic and independent schools, early childhood centres and other non-government educational institutions. The IEU home page is a valuable resource for members and those interested in non-government schooling and education generally." This Australian site has sections on issues and news, professional development, reference groups, and useful links.

World Association of Early Childhood Educators
http://WWW.WAECE.COM/

"The World Association of Early Childhood Educators was born as the result of meetings among professionals of the field from different countries during the First International Conference on Early Childhood Education held in 1991 in Vitoria, Spain. During this meeting, the need for contacts and exchange of experiences among educators around the world became evident." This site is available in English and Spanish and includes information about conferences, exchanges of experiences among educators, training, the association magazine, and internships. There is also an online library.