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As part of ongoing efforts
to link to and disseminate research-based information that leads to effective
practice,
KITS has
thoughtfully chosen the links to resources listed in the following pages.
(NOTE: External links below will open in a new browser window.)
National Resource Information
American Academy of Pediatrics
Clearinghouse
on Early Education and Parenting
(Documents formerly found in ERIC databases)
Center for the Improvement
of Early Reading Achievement
Center
for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior
Center on
the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Council
for Exceptional Children
Division for Early Childhood
Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative Information Technology Group
Early
Childhood Outcomes Center
Head
Start
National Association
of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
National Association
for the Education of Young Children
National
Center for Early Development and Learning
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology,
Media, and Materials
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
National Information Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities
National Prekindergarten
Center
Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute
Parents As Teachers
Special Quest
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention
(TACSEI)
What Works Clearinghouse
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State Resource Information
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Families Together, Incorporated
Kansas Action for Children
Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children
Kansas Association of School Psychologist
Kansas Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children
Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities
Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund
Kansas Department
of Health and Environment Infant/Toddler Services
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Kansas Division for Early Childhood
Kansas Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Plan
Kansas Early Childhood Resource List (PDF)
Kansas Head Start Association
Kansas Interagency Coordinating Council
Kansas Kids Ready for Learning
Kansas Occupational Therapy Association
Kansas Parent Information Resource Center
Kansas Physical Therapy Association
Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Kansas State Department of Education
Kansas State Department
of Education's Special Education Services
Make A Difference Network
Region VII Head Start
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Kansas
Technical Assistance Resource System (K-STARS)
Link to K-STARS
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No Child Left Behind
Desktop
Reference to No Child Left Behind Act
Education Commission of the States No Child Left Behind Database
From
the Capital to the Classroom: State and Federal Efforts to Implement
the No Child Left Behind Act
Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Legislation
and Policies Website
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Good Start Grow Smart
Act
Good
Start, Grow Smart: The Bush Administration's Early Childhood Initiative
Executive Summary
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Programs
Recognized for Best
Practice in Early Childhood Services
The Kansas State Department of Education and Department of Health and
Environment identify, on a yearly basis, early intervention and early
childhood preschool programs from across the state that demonstrate application
of best practice in a component of their program.
2002-2003 Award
2003-2004 Award
2004-2005 Award
2005-2006 Award
2006-2007 Award
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Application for Recognition in Best Practice
Applications are sent to all early intervention networks and preschool
programs serving children with disabilities and their families in the
state of Kansas. The applications are then reviewed by a panel of professionals
in the fields of early intervention and early childhood special education.
The programs identified are awarded a certificate of recognition and
$1,000 to use as an added resource
"Infant/Toddler Networks" application packet
"Preschool
Programs" application packet
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