Wisconsin Early Childhood Association : YoungStar Resource Page

General Resources

Free lending library, WI Child Care Information Center (CCIC): 1-800-362-7353 or www.ccic.wi.gov

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Learning Environment and Curriculum Resources

Self-Assessment/ Quality Improvement Plan creation: http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/4Kprogram-evaluation.htm
Grow in Quality, self-assessment tool: http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/childcare/growinquality/default.htm
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) information: http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/EarlyLS.htm
WMELS training dates: http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/training.htm
Alignment of WMELS with Curriculum and Assessment Tools: http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/screen_assess.htm and http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/WMELSAlignment.htm
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) information (GROUP CENTER resource): http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ECERS/
Self-Assessment plan creation (FAMILY CHILD CARE resource): http://cecl.nl.edu/evaluation/bas.htm
Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) information (FAMILY CHILD CARE resource): http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ECERS/fccers_frame.html

Health and Wellness Resources

Child and Adult Care Food program general info: http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/cacfp1.html
Child and Adult Food Care program regional contacts: http://dpi.wi.gov/fns/cacfpmap.html
Inclusion Credential information: http://www.t-net.org/Credentials/Inclusion/
Strengthening families info: http://www.strengtheningfamilies.net/index.php/protective_factors and http://wctf.state.wi.us/home/CSSPart/Strengthening%20Families%20WI
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) information: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel/
SEFEL and Strengthening Families training opportunities: Call 1-888-713-KIDS (5437) to find out about professional development in your area.
Serving young children with disabilities: http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/EarlyCSE.htm
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) information (GROUP CENTER resource): http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ECERS/
Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS) information (FAMILY CHILD CARE resource): http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ECERS/fccers_frame.html

Professional Practices Resources

Model Work Standards Information: http://www.ccw.org/email/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=76. Contact ccw@aft.org to purchase a copy for $10.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Wisconsin information: http://wisconsinearlychildhood.org/teach
Professional Association membership information: NAEYC/WECA membership, WCCAA membership, WFCCA membership, WHSA membership, etc.
Program Administration Scale-PAS- information (GROUP CENTER resource): http://cecl.nl.edu/evaluation/pas.htm
Business Administration Scale-BAS- information (FAMILY CHILD CARE resource): http://cecl.nl.edu/evaluation/bas.htm

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