Links
The Collaboration for Early Childhood is committed to leveraging and integrating community resources to better meet the needs of the youngest children and their families. Below are links for parents, providers/educators, health professionals and the community, that serve as educational resources and tools to better the future of our children.
For Parents
Child Development Information
American Academy of Pediatrics
Zero to Three National Center for Infants Toddlers and Families
Child Development Institute
Early Learning and Selecting Early Learning Programs
National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC)
Baby Sign Language
Reading Resources
Oak Park Public Library Raise a Reader
Oak Park Public Library Read
Association of Library Services to Children (A Division of the American Library Association)
Childbirth
Childbirth.org
Illinois Child Care Assistance Program
Illinois Action for Children
Developmental Services / Early Childhood Special Education
Illinois Early Intervention
Oak Park Elementary School District 97
West Suburban Special Recreation Association
Nutrition Information
MyPyramid.gov
For Providers/Educators
Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Gateways to Opportunity Illinois Professional Development System
Illinois Action for Children
Curriculum and Activities
Illinois Early Learning Project
National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC)
Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
For Health Professionals
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control
For Community
Institute for a Competitive Work Force - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report
Ready, Set, Go! Why Business Should Support Early Learning
