US Educational Organizations
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AfterSchool.gov
Federal resources that connect that support children and youth during
out-of-school hours.
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American Montessori Society
Seeks to develop and expand child-centered teaching
philosophy that stimulates intellectual
development, creativity, self-reliance and social responsibility.
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Connect For
Kids
Providing guidance for grown-ups about kids.
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Early Childhood Association of Florida
(ECA)
Provides quality of life,
learning and care for children and their families through leadership,
advocacy, and professional development of its members.
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Family Research Council
(FRC)
FRC encourages employers and Congress to adopt family-friendly policies, which would make
it easier for parents to care for their children.
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Florida Children's Forum
Resources for parents and employers that make Florida a "quality child
caring" state.
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Florida School Age Child Care Coalition
(FSACCC)
Providing leadership to support professionals and to promote quality
programs for children and youth during out-of-school hours.
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National Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC)
Early childhood professionals at NAEYC are dedicated to improving the quality of early
childhood education programs for children birth through age eight.
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National Association
of Child Care Professionals (NACCP)
Serves child care owners, directors, and administrators.
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National Association of Gifted
Children (NAGC)
NAGC addresses the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents.
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Nat'l Center for Early Development &
Learning (NCEDL)
Research at NCEDL focuses on enhancing the cognitive, social and emotional development of
children from birth through age eight.
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National Child Care Information Center
(NCCIC)
NCCIC supports quality, comprehensive services for children and families.
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National Child Care Association
(NCCA)
NCCA is a professional trade association focusing on the needs of licensed, private
childhood care and education programs.
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National Education Association
(NEA)
NEA is America's oldest and largest organization committed to advancing the cause of
public education.
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National Institute on Out-of-School Time
(NIOST)
Bringing national attention to the importance of children's out-of-school
time. Providing training and curriculum development, increasing standards
and professional recognition, and spearheading community action.
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National Network for Child Care
(NNCC)
An Internet resource of
publications and resources related to child care covering early childhood
through teens.
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National School-Age Care Alliance
(NSACA)
Helping to build a profession that develops, supports, and promotes
quality after-school programs for children and youth.
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USA Child Care
Orginization for providers who believe all children deserve high quality care.
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Women's Bureau - U.S. Department of Labor
Champions the concerns and priorities (including the issue of child care) of working women
to ensure their voices are heard in the public policy arena.
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