Websites
NAEYC Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Position Statement
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/position-statements/equity
CT Parent Advocacy Center
https://cpacinc.org/programs.aspx
Timeline of Children’s Rights
https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention/history-child-rights
Convention of the Rights of Children
https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention/convention-text
Understood.org “We’re dedicated to shaping a world where millions of people who learn and think differently can thrive at home, at school, and at work.”
https://www.understood.org/pages/en/school-learning/for-educators/?_sp=6977c727-fce4-4332-90d7-33ed756af818.1613665344358
Head Start Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/school-readiness/article/head-start-parent-family-community-engagement-framework
Ct State Department of Education: Full, Equal and Equitable Partnerships with Families
https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Publications/Full-Equal-and-Equitable-Partnerships-with-Families/Implementing-the-Framework
The Family Engagement Inventory: A Brief Cross Disciplinary Synthesis
https://www.parentsatthetable.org/storage/app/media/resources/Main%20Resources/The%20Family%20Enagement%20Inventory%20A%20Brief%20Cross%20Disciplinary%20Synthesis.pdf
5 Functions of Community
http://krypton.mnsu.edu/~jp5985fj/courses/230/Institutions.html
Connect Module
https://connectmodules.dec-sped.org/connect-modules/learners/module-4/
Children’s Defense Fund: Comprehensive, non-profit child advocacy agency offering information and support. National Childhood Trauma and Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/early-childhood-trauma/effects
Articles
Albuquerque School District: Family Engagement Best Practices Rubric and Assessment
https://www.aps.edu/family-engagement-collaborative/documents/family-engagement-best-practices-rubric-with-action-plan
NAEYC and DEC Joint Position Statement on Inclusion
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_EC_updatedKS.pdf
Building Relationships with Families of Children with Special Needs
https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/infant-toddler-resource-guide/building-relationships
How Early Childhood Trauma Is Unique
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/early-childhood-trauma/effects
Types of Family Structures
https://family.lovetoknow.com/about-family-values/types-family-structures
https://www.scoe.org/files/ccpc-family-structures.pdf
Links to material about disabilities in different time periods in Great Britain
https://historicengland.org.uk/research/inclusive-heritage/disability-history/
A Brief Timeline of the History of Disabilities: The Shameful Treatment of People with Disabilities
https://sailhelps.org/a-brief-timeline-of-the-history-of-disabilities-the-shameful-treatment-of-people-with-disabilities/
Developing a plan for Advocacy
https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/advocacy-principles/advocacy-plan/main
Videos
Best Practices in Family and Community Engagement Video Series
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/community-engagement/article/best-practices-family-community-engagement-video-series
The History of Special Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Jes6PHzkk
Ted Talk
Parenting Styles | Scout O’Donnell | TEDxTheMastersSchool
“The Raising of America is a five-part documentary series that explores how a strong start for all our kids can lead to a healthier, stronger and
more equitable nation.” Link to streaming rights of Raising of America.
http://vod.raisingofamerica.org
Children’s Books
Books about divorce:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/kids/the-best-picture-books-that-deal-with-divorce/
Mommy, Mama, and Me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTtrB2y4-G0
Books about all kinds of families:
https://theeverymom.com/22-childrens-books-that-show-all-families-are-different/