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Links and Resources
Minnesota Links and Resources
Pacer Center: www.pacer.org
An advocacy group founded by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. This group works in cooperation with 20 disability organizations.
4826 Chicago Ave. South, Mpls, MN 55417,p: 612.827.2966, f: 612.827.3065
Center for Inclusive Child Care: www.inclusivechildcare.org
The Center for Inclusive Child Care is a comprehensive resource network for promoting and supporting inclusive early childhood and school-age programs and providers. This network provides leadership, administrative support, training, and consultation to early care and education providers, school-age care providers, parents, and the professionals who support providers and parents of children with special needs. You can contact the Director at 651-603-6265 or cindy@inclusivechildcare.org for more information.
SOS Program:
The Starting Out Successfully program of Anoka County community Action Programs’ Child Care Resource and Referral is available to child care providers upon request. SOS is a series of four in-home training visits for newly licensed family childcare providers. Topics covered are in lecture format and printed curriculum and supporting materials are left with the provider following each visit. Graduates of the program receive follow up calls from the training counselor every 4-6 weeks for six months following program completion.
For more information contact: ACCAP Child Care Resource and Referral,
1201 89th Ave. NE, Suite 345, Blaine, MN 55434, 612.783.4881
DirectAbility: www.directability.com
DirectAbility is an online yellow pages to resources for Minnesotans with disabilities and the people who live, work and play with us every day. We are listing service providers, organizations, associations, individuals, distributors, manufacturers, retailers, professionals, clinics and hospitals, employment opportunities, accessible hotels, motels and resorts, books and any other resource we can find.
MN Childcare Training Registry: www.cyfc.umn.edu/Ectrain
This website contains information about early childhood education and child development, inservice and credit based training offered in Minnesota.
Program Improvement and Accreditation Project (PIAP) Grant:
The Program Improvement and Accreditation Project is a statewide grant program that provides training opportunities to school-age care programs committed to program improvement. It is funded by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning, and is administered by the Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance.
Contact: Lisa Walker, Project Coordinator, 952.988.4098
The Minnesota Budget Project: www.mncn.org/bp/index.htm
An initiative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, provides independent research, analysis, and outreach on state budget and tax policy issues, emphasizing their impact on low- and moderate-income persons and the organizations that serve them.
Search Institute: www.search-institute.org
Practical Research benefiting Children and Youth
Building Cultural Connections: www.ecrc1.org
This program seeks to train childcare providers and community members in the importance of respect and celebration of culture in the healthy development of all children. Each training seeks to offer participants the chance to: develop a greater awareness of their own culture, learn how to help children grow up with healthy attitudes about cultural differences, develop skills in cross-cultural communication, recognize and address discrimination before it starts.
Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network: www.mnchildcare.org
The Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network provides statewide leadership in shaping collaborations that build a diverse, high quality child care system accessible to all Minnesota families through local child care resources and professional development.
Minnesota Early Childhood and School Age Trainers Association (MECSATA): www.ecsata.org
MECSATA is an organization of trainers committed to promoting and supporting early childhood and school age trainers in the areas of professional growth and development, leadership, and advocacy for the field. This organization shall make every active effort to be inclusive of the personal, cultural, and professional diversity of people desiring membership and leadership within MECSATA. MECSATA will provide opportunities to network and develop contacts within the field. MECSATA will encourage the professional development of trainers through conferences, meetings, speakers, newsletters, and any other activities agreed upon by the Board of Directors. Contact Information: Cindy Croft 651.603.6265
Center for Early Education and Development (CEED):
The Center for Early Education and Development provides information regarding young children (birth to age eight), including children with special needs, in the areas of education, child care, child development, and family education.
Contact Information:
Early Childhood Behavior Project Center for Early Education and Development
201 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455
P: 612.626.9528 | F: 612.625.6619 |
Email: swans114@umn.edu
MnLFCCA: www.mlfcca.org
Minnesota Licensed Family Child Care Association
University of Minnesota Training Registry: University of Minnesota Children, Youth and Family Consortium: www.cyfc.umn.edu/cyfclinks.html
Minnesota Childcare Training Registry: www.mntrainingregistry.org
Minnesota Department of Human Services: www.dhs.state.mn.us
Wilder Foundation: www.wilder.org
Neighborhood House: www.neighb.org
Childcare Works: www.childcareworks.org
Minnesota Alliance with Youth: http.mnyouth.net
The Minnesota Alliance with Youth is a statewide alliance of communities, non-profits, businesses, faith communities, families, and young people. It is the Minnesota's initiative in the America's Promise movement.
Develop Kids: www.developkids.com
Develop Kids is a site provided by Concordia University. It is a repository for learning in the fields of school-age care and youth development. Papers, information, and links are posted here, divided into several categories.
MN Center for Democracy & Citizenship, University of Minnesota: http://www.publicwork.org
Minnesota Out-of-School Time Commission: www.mncost.org
Sparrow Media Group: www.sparrowmediagroup.com
This site offers numerous valuable resources in the field of school-age care. Including a series on facilitating positive development, best practices, teaching social skills and much more. Each book is a valuable addition to every resource library and are available for purchase at: www.sparrowmediagroup.com.
SA/Youth Quality, Programming and Training Links and Resources
The Finance Project: www.financeproject.org
Maximizing Federal Food and Nutrition Funds for Out-of-School Time and Community School Initiatives - Strategy Brief
National Center for Community Education: www.nccenet.org
Offers individual or small group staff development opportunities.
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation:www.mott.org
National Afterschool Association:www.nAAweb.org
National Institute on Out-of-School Time:www.wellesley.edu/WCW/CRW/SAC/index.html
National Child Care Information Center:
www.nccic.org
National Network for Child Care:www.nncc.org
Concordia University Department of Human Resources and Professional Development:
www.cshs.csp.edu
The Office of Service Learning: web.csp.edu/servicelearning
The site features a list of service learning courses and projects that have been done at Concordia University as well as a guide on how to include service learning in your own course.
California Collaborative After-School/School-Age Project: www.gse.uci.edu/schoolage
School-Age Notes: www.schoolagenotes.com
Building Blocks: www.frac.org/html/building_blocks/bblox_index.html
Promoting Education and Child Development with Nutrition Resources
National Youth Development Information Center: www.nydic.org
Contains more than 1,100 youth development publication abstracts and links.
Youth Change:www.youthchg.com
DeWitt Wallace Foundation: www.dewittwallace.org/focus/school_care
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies: www.childcarerr.org
Niost: www.niost.org
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities: www.nichcy.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.:
www.ncld.org
AskERIC Lesson Plans: www.eduref.org
Searchable database by subject and grade. You can also submit a lesson plan to be added to their database.
Big 6: www.big6.com
The Big6 is the most widely known and used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. Used in thousands of K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate and adult training programs, the Big6 information problem-solving process is applicable whenever people need and use information.
Information Power: www.ala.org/aasl/ip_toc.html
Michigan Teacher Network: mtn.merit.edu
Over 5000 sites for educators on subjects such as job hunting, curriculum subjects, professional development, best practices, etc.
Teach for Tomorrow: tft.merit.edu/
TFT exposes teachers to good online resources and describes effective online activities. It helps teachers understand how to use Internet technology and content for instruction, presentation, lesson planning, research, and collaboration.
webTeacher: www.webteacher.org/winexp/indextc.html
E-mail, video conferencing, chat rooms, Web page design, Internet safety, curriculum searches - you choose the topic you want to explore, you choose your own pace, you choose the depth of knowledge you desire, and webTeacher guides you through the information.
www4 Teachers: www.4teachers.org
Learn all about integrating technology, Internet tools, professional development, webzines, etc.
The Forum for Youth Investment: www.forumforyouthinvestment.org
The Forum for Youth Investment (the Forum) is dedicated to increasing the quality and quantity of youth investment and youth involvement by promoting a "big picture" approach to planning, research, advocacy and policy development among the broad range of organizations that help constituents and communities invest in children, youth and families.
Promising Practices in Afterschool: www.afterschool.org
Search for promising practices and share your own good work with others to help build the field of afterschool.
Public Broadcasting System: www.pbs.org/teachersource
Find over 4000 free lesson plans and activities covering a broad range of topics.
West Virginia Motor Development Center: www.bechoosy.org
"Developing children by choice not by chance" Explore the 'Choosy curriculum' - activities that promote movement skills and physical activity for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Outward Bound: www.outwardbound.com
Outward Bound USA is the pioneer and leader in challenging adventure education for youths and adults. Through its 4 wilderness schools, 2 urban centers, OB Professional for corporate groups, and new whole-school learning model, Expeditionary Learning, Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge. In all programs and course settings, students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship.
Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound: www.elob.org
Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound is a proven model for comprehensive school reform for elementary, middle and high schools. It emphasizes learning by doing, with a particular focus on character growth, teamwork, reflection and literacy. Teachers connect high quality academic learning to adventure, service and character development through a variety of student experiences including interdisciplinary, project based learning expeditions.
Are we There Yet: Benchmarks and Tools for Schools Implementing Expeditionalry Learning Outward Bound by Doug Kilmister with Martin Liebowits and Denis Udall, is Expeditionary Learning's guide to continuous improvement and school review. This resource contains a new, condensed set of the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound core practice benchmarks and it can be downloaded in PDF format at http://www.elob.org/publications/arewethereyet.pdf
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory: www.nwrel.org
The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory improves educational results for children, youth, and adults by providing research and development assistance in delivering equitable, high-quality educational programs.
National Service Resource Center: www.etr.org/nsrc
Effective Practices Information Center:www.nationalservice.org/resources/epicenter
Connect for Kids: www.connectforkids.org
Youthlearn: www.youthlearn.org
Youthlearn "Afterschool & Technology": www.youthlearn.org/afterschool
Youthlearn has added a new section to its website called "afterschool & technology". It explores how afterschool programs can promote content-rich learning in fun and creative ways with the aid of programming technology tools.
New York State's 21st Century Community Learning Center: www.emsc.nysed.gov/sss/21stCCLC/Online_technical_assistance.htm
Afterschool Investment Project: www.afterschoolnow.org
Music Resources
Education Development Inc: www.kelvin.com
Education Development Inc. has developed a design engineering curriculum for afterschool programs. The curriculum "Design It!" consists of a series of design projects that challenge children to build working models of small functional machines and toys.
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education: www.gahperd.org/naspe/sportforall
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education has developed the "Sport for All Program" to address the need for safe, fun and age-appropriate physical activity for children in out-of-school time settings.
PCS Edventures: www.edventures.com/labs.html
PCS Edventures has developed learning labs that teach math, science, ect. using lego manipulatives.
PCS Academy: www.edventures.com/aos
PCS Academy of Science Edventures has updated its web site, with many new items and programs to help teachers and educators meet the NCLB requirements.
The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory: www.nwrel.org/ecc/21century/index.html
This online resource offers advice and tools for the evaluation of out-of-school time.
Mission, Vision and Goals Resources
Building Partnerships for Youth: www.bpy.n4h.org
The Building Partnerships for Youth features an interactive database of program options.
4-h Cooperative Curricula: www.n4hccs.org
This system provides a variety of curricula. "A Palette of Fun" was written especially for afterschool settings.
More Afterschool Curricula: www.afterschool.org/resources.cfm#7
Fun School: www.funschool.com
This website for kids offers games and learning activities.
Kid Sites: www.kidsites.com
An online guide to websites for kids.
Yahooligans: www.yahooligans.yahoo.com
A database with sites, resources and fun tools for youth.
The Homework Spot: www.homeworkspot.com
This website for kids offers homework help and numerous other resources.
Girl Tech: www.girltech.com
This website offers tools and resources to encourage girls' interest in technology.
SEAworld: www.seaworld.org
A fun, fact-filled resource for kids to explore, discover and connect with animals.
Cool Math: www.coolmath.com
This website for kids offers games, puzzles, and tools for fun with math.
Math2: www.math2.org
This website offers math reference tables, a message board, and links. Pages in English and Spanish.
The Abacus: www.ee.ryerson.ca/~elf/abacus
This website for kids offers resources, information and exercises to improve math skills.
Weekly Reader: www.weeklyreader.com
A resource of reference information, games and fun for parents, youth and teachers.
Book Adventure: www.bookadventure.com
A site for children to motivate reading.
International Children’s Digital Library Foundation: www.icdlbooks.org
GoCyberCamp: gocybercamp.org
A web-based "camp" where children ages 8-12 can participate in educational games and activities. It also provides resources & support materials for caregivers. And now features new activities that teach kids about healthy living.
Child Trends: www.childtrends.org/lifecourse/index.htm
Guide to effective programs for children/youth.
An extensive knowledge base of programs that "work" to enhance children's development, presented in a user-friendly format for policy makers, program designers and funders.
School Discovery: www.school.discovery.com/schrockguide
Educational web resources for children
Blue Web: www.bluewebn.com/wired/bluewebn/index.cfm
Afterschool Exchange: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/afterschool/
Offers a growing set of activities that incorporate video and the internet to help make learning fun.
Learning Point Associates: www.afterschool.org/aea/index.html
A new website containing examples of high-quality academic enrichment activities gathered from afterschool programs across the country.
Summer Activities
Middle School Links and Resources
National Service Resource Center: nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter
The National Service Resource Center offers curriculum with a service-learning emphasis. Including creating a young people's Bill of Responsibilities, setting up a Kids voting program, & creating curriculum to encourage thoughtful citizenship.
Toolbox Training: www.toolboxonline.bigstep.com
Toolbox Training will showcase different child care programs. Click on "program spotlight."
Toolbox Training Activity Calender: www.toolboxonline.bigstep.com/calender.html
Toolbox Training activity calender has been updated through December 2005. The activity calender offers a wide array of holidays, special days, theme weeks and months, all of which can be great idea starters for child care programming.
PBS Website: www.pbskids.org
Offers great online activities for children.
The National Mentoring Partnership: www.Mentoring.org/Afterschool
They have recently launched the After-School Program Clearing house.
Great Traits-Character Building at Home: www.greattraits.com
Offers a character building program for download.
The Teachers College Press: www.tcpress.com
Ooffers huge selection of books, author and event info and free downloads for everyone in the teaching profession.
Child and Family Issues Links and Resources
Search Institute: Practical Research Benefiting Children and Youth: www.search-institute.org
Children’s Defense Fund: www.childrensdefense.org
University of Minnesota Children, Youth and Family Consortium: www.cyfc.umn.edu
National Institute on Media and the Family:www.mediafamily.org
Children, Youth, and Families Education and Research Network: www.cyfernet.org
The Future of Children: www.futureofchildren.org
Families and Work Institute: www.familiesandwork.org
I am Your Child Foundation: www.iamyourchild.org
A national non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early childhood development and school readiness.
Forum for Youth Investment: www.forumforyouthinvestment.org
The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress Trauma Response: www.crisisinfo.org
Organizations Links and Resources
Twin Cities One to One: www.mentoringworks.org
Connect for Kids: Guidance for Grown-ups: www.connectforkids.org
America’s Promise: The Alliance for Youth: www.americaspromise.org
National Recreation & Parks Association: www.nrpa.org
The Mission of the National Recreation and Park Association is: To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. This site provides a number of programs promoting and supporting "healthy living, and active lifestyles"
Information for Including All Children Links and Resources
National Resource Library: www.peds.umn.edu/Centers/ihd/ncyd.html
The National Resource Library is a database developed and maintained by the National Center for Youth with Disabilities (NCYD), a project of the University of Minnesota's Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health. The database brings together comprehensive sources of information related to youth with chronic or disabling conditions and their families. Topics include psychosocial issues, disability awareness, developmental processes, family, sexuality, education, employment, independent living, cultural issues, gender issues, service delivery, professional issues, advocacy and legal issues, and health issues. The special focus is on transition - from childhood to adolescence to adulthood, from school to work, and home to community, and from pediatric to adult health care.
National Child Care Information Center: nccic.org
Child Care Bureau:
The Child Care Bureau has a strong commitment to inclusive child care and has focused attention and resources on expanding and improving inclusive child care services throughout the country.
ChildCare Bulletin
Published six times a year by the National Child Care Information Center. 800.616.2242. Issue 22 (January/February 1999), is devoted to Quality Care for ALL Children.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC): www.cec.sped.org
A professional organization dedicated to improving education outcomes for exceptional individuals. CEC, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1589; 703.620.3660
Council for Exceptional Children: www.cec.sped.org/ericec.htm
Eric Clearing House on Disabilities and Gifted Education: ericec.org
Minnesota State Council on Disability: www.disability.state.mn.us
TASH: www.tash.org
Disability advocacy worldwide
American Alliance for Physical Education Recreation and Dance: www.aahperd.org/
The New Jersey School-Age Care Coalition: www.njsacc.org/resources.html
Provides a good resource on Special Needs Accommodation entitled Special Needs Inclusive Child Care Facts Sheet "Are You Ready?"
Kids Included Together (Kit): www.kitonline.org
A non-profit organization that exists to provide training and technical assistance in inclusion.
The Childcare Law Center: www.childcarelaw.org
Provides several free downladable items, including a flowchart for admitting a child with a disability into your program.
Arc Greater Twin Cities: www.arcgreatertwincities.org
Serves the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across the lifespan. Arc services include early intervention, education, assistance during the transition to adulthood, health care, housing, employment, guardianship and more. For more than 60 years, Arc has been changing attitudes, changing policies and changing lives. For more information call 952.920.0855.
Diversity Links and Resources
Teaching Tolerance: www.tolerance.org
Multicultural Development Center: www.mcdc.org
International Institute of Minnesota: Serving People in Transition: www.iimn.org
(click on Minnesota Ethnic Resource Directory)
Education World: www.educationworld.com
(click on Administrator's Desk)
KU Medical Center: www3.kumc.edu/diversity
Learn About Hmong: http://learnabouthmong.org
A multimedia multicultural website.
African American History Archive: http://thehistorymakers.com
Educational Equity Center at AED: www.edequity.org
Promoting bias-free learning.
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