My Personal Collection of Resources 

 

Science Mobile- Lower Shore Resource Center (Click to view site)

Title:Communicating with parents: What beginning teachers can do. By: Love, Fannye E., College Student Journal, 01463934, Dec96, Vol. 30, Issue 4

Database:Academic Search Complete

  

Optimistic Parenting
Hope and Help for You and Your Challenging Child
By V. Mark Durand, Ph.D

 

 http://www.nafcc.org/


The Center for Teaching Quality (CTQ)
http://teachingquality.org/index.php


ECPROFDEV-L, a Listserv hosted by the Early Childhood and Parenting (ECAP) Collaborative
http://ecap.crc.uiuc.edu/listserv/ecprof-l.html

ExchangeEveryDay is the electronic newsletter for ChildCareExchange.com. www.childcareexchange.com/eed



National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
 http://nieer.org

National Network for Child Care
www.nncc.org/about.html

PBS Teachers
www.pbs.org/teachers/earlychildhood

Pre-K
www.Preknow.org
The State Teacher Quality Network
www.ccsso.org/whats_new/newsletters/teacher_quality_and_improvement/index.cfm



 Walden University- EDCU 6005-Week Five Resources

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
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
  
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
  
• 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/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  
  Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
  
• 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.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.

 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
  
• Websites:
  
• • World Forum Foundation
    http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage
    
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education
    http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP's mission.
    
  • Association for Childhood Education International
    http://acei.org/
    Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

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/
  
• 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/
  
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/

Words of Inspiration Motivation and Wisdom....
 Early Childhood Contributors Quotes

    “We need to take a less narrow look at our children’s problems and, instead, see them as windows of opportunity—a way of exploring and understanding all facets of our children’s development. If we can understand the underlying developmental process, we can see a child’s struggles as signs of striving toward growth instead of chronic problems or attempts to aggravate adults.”

    — Stanley Greenspan, Playground Politics

“If you do a little bit of looking at books with your children and inspire them to be curious about the pictures and ... what the word means, but don't get into very structured systematic teaching at too early an age, ... and you also interact emotionally and have fun with pretend play ... then you have the best of both worlds.”

  — Stanley Greenspan

 

 “I had a built in passion to make a real contribution in the world and to fix all the injustices in the world.”  —Dr. Louise Derman-Spark

“I am not here to save the world; I am just here to make a difference…”—Raymond Hernandez MS ed

“It is not all about you, you got to take your ego out of it, you have to think what is going to best to help this child transition to what is next.” – Renatta M. Cooper

Personal Childhood Web

2011 Donna Scott- Martin,(Left)- Mother & Friend

 My mother was the primary caregiver in my life. She was my first role model and the most important person in my world. My mother enriched my life in so many ways and shared with me some of the most extraordinary life lessons, skills and social tools that certainly assisted in building me into the woman I am today. My mother installed in me a sense of self-worth, pride and humility at such very young age. I admired how my mother was so caring and compassionate towards me and others in our family, the community, and in her workplace. As a child, I thought we were famous, because everyone knew my mother and she was very talented. She was an excellent speaker, a skillful pianist and a great gospel singer in our church. Her work experience included being an editor for USA Today Newspaper, and working with several major TV network stations. She obtained her Undergraduate degree from Howard University and Master's in Journalism from the University of Maryland College Park. My mother was the oldest of seven children and she offered a tremendous about of help to her mother with the raising of her sisters and brothers. Although my mother was my mother and she guided me, protected me and loved me, she was very much my best friend, playmate and educator. I am my mother’s only child; therefore I believe that I have a huge legacy to pass on to my child and future children. To this day I admire my mother's strength, positive influence she has on others, determination, love and faith in God. I can honestly say my life would not be what it is today if it was not for my mother.

From the left to the right: Uncle Alan, Aunt Sharon, Grandpa, Uncle Johnathan, Mom, Aunt Pat, Aunt Sandy, Grandma and Uncle Donahue III

 

Rachel Davis- Scott, (Maternal Grandmother)

There is only one word that can describe my grandmother and that is “phenomenal”. My grandmother raised 7 children with the help of my late grandfather Donahue Scott Jr. I would stay with my grandmother on many occasions such as the weekends or during spring and summer vacations. I am her name sake and she always reminded me how special I was to be her name sake. My grandfather would often call out “Rachel” and we would bother answer, “yes”. After a while my grandfather told me he was going to have to start calling me by my middle name (Francesca) in order to minimize the confusion. My grandmother taught me how to sow, cook and she modeled how it was to be a loving and support wife. My grandparents were married for almost 42 years. My grandmother like my mother was very loved and admired. She was the 1^st Lady of my grandfather's church and co-owned my grandfather tax consulting business. My grandmother taught me that working hard would never kill you, but that stress would.

Patricia Scott-Peterson aka Pat, (Maternal Aunt)

My Aunt Pat was like a big sister to me. She would take me out with her to the store, to the park, out to eat, to her girl friends' house, buy me something form the ice cream truck etc. There was a 12 year age gap between us, but as I grew up the gap seemed to decrease theoretically speaking. I really thought she was my sister she spent so much time over my house and for a short period of time my Aunt Pat and my cousins lived with me. She always made me feel special and I felt I could talk to her about anything. My Aunt’s youngest child is the same age as my son.

From Top to Bottom: My Aunt Pat, My maternal Grandparents, my science teacher, Ms Simpsons.

Ms. Simpson, (Sixth Grade Science Teacher)

After being home schooled for 3 years, my mother enrolled me into Carol Highlands Elementary school. Ms. Simpsons was my home room teacher and science teacher. She was one of the first African American woman of which I had the opportunity to learn from outside of my family. I admired her passion as an educator and how easy it was for her to dispense our information that was relevant to the course. As a direct result of her positive influence on me, throughout elementary until I finished college, I absolutely loved science. She told me that science was an amazing subject and science could easily assist in explain the unique make-up of every person including me. She attended many of my birthdays growing up. She also tutored me after school if I need assistance.

1st left photo: Me and my Mother directing our vacation bible school presentation. 2nd left photo: My Mother during church service. 3rd photo: Me

Top to Bottom: 1st photo: Me, 2nd photo: My Mother and Aunt Pat, 3rd photo: Me and Grandma

My Mother got me all dolled up for Prom and had my dress made!

How do I love you? 

By: Marion Dane 

 This book was the first book I had purchased for for my son, while I was still carrying my him. I love reading this book to my son even more so now.  I was really amazed at how the author captured the audience by comparing the love expressed from animals to people and then she includes plenty of imagery and illustration throughout the text. "I love you like the cat loves the sunny seal.....I love you like the bird loves it's own sweet sound and I love you like the ancient world loved the dinosaur." " I love everything you will be and everything you are." As a mother I truly appeared the message that the author conveys through her words. The positive and self-esteem building messages are delivered so elegantly, tastefully and age appropriate.  As a Family Child Care Provider, I enjoy witnessing the behavior of a child after reading this book with me, which often projects, tranquility, happiness, security and sense of purpose. In addition is very calming and most of my little ones can recite this book word for word, because it brings them so much joy!

"Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it."
- Proverbs 22:6

Me And My Paul III!