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to all young children.; provides many useful resources for families through their on-line store, and search links for accredited programs. Read\u00a0NAEYC’s Touch and Grow report<\/a>\u00a0about how children can learn and grow through touch-screen tablets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Visit the Website!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is the only professional association dedicated specifically to promoting high-quality early childhood experiences in the unique environment of family child care programs. NAFCC works on behalf of the one million family child care providers operating nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Visit the Website!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC)” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Visit the Website!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”National Center for Learning Disabilities” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ensures success for all individuals with learning disabilities in school, at work and in life; connects parents with resources, guidance, and support so they can advocate effectively for their children<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Visit the Website!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”National Head Start Association” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The national arm of Head Start whose mission is to coalesce, inspire and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Visit the Website!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”National Institute for Out-of-School Time ” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Founded to ensure that all children, youth, and families have access to high quality programs, activities, and opportunities during non-school hours. Their work bridges the world of research and practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Visit the Website!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”PBS Parent” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Offers a broad range of topics for parents including birthday parties, literacy, dual language information, food and fitness, to clips from their Parent Show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Visit the Website!<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Reading Rockets” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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