Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Organizations, Education

Reading Recovery Council of North America

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:37:45 -0600

The Reading Recovery Council of North America, Inc. is a not-for-profit association of Reading Recovery professionals, advocates, and partners. The Council provides a network of opportunities for leadership and professional development. It is an advocate for Reading Recovery throughout North America. Nearly 11,000 individuals have become members of the Council since its establishment in 1995.

Three Teacher Press

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:06:19 -0500

Our goal is to education teens and children with character education. We have written a book called, "Character Keys to a Bright Future."

United Way of Rutherford County's Success By 6 Initiative

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:58:03 -0500

Success By 6 is guided by the needs of Rutherford and Cannon County families, and will, through community-wide collaborative efforts, promote an environment in which all children under 6 will be prepared to enter school ready to learn and succeed.

Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:37:49 -0500

The mission of this organization is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service they they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

The First Years Institute

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:44:44 -0500

The First Years Institute is a catalyst to strengthen the community by building well-researched high quality support systems essential to enable children to be competently nurtured - physically, emotionally and cognitively - from gestation through the preschool years, and for families and caregivers to be valued and supported in accomplishing this task.

Project Connect Homeless Children's Fund

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:36:05 -0500

PCHCF keeps children experiencing homelessness connected to their education, through funding for transportation, school supplies, uniforms, tutoring and enrichment opportunities.

Kidango

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:14:55 -0500

Kidango inspires all children and their families by promoting their potential and diversity through quality education and nurturing relationships.

The philosophy of Kidango is based on the belief that each child deserves an opportunity for total development. Each child comes to the program with certain strengths that should be expanded upon and reinforced. These strengths are based on the learning and teaching styles of their home, which are influenced by the structure and cultural background of the child's family. Those responsible for the program are challenged to create a multi-lingual, cross cultural environment, which will foster the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of all children

National Head Start Association

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:54:58 -0500

The National Head Start Association is a private not-for-profit membership organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. It represents more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 2,700 Head Start programs in the United States. The Association provides support for the entire Head Start community by advocating for policies that strengthen serv

National Association of Elementary School Principals

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:44:11 -0500

The mission of the National Association of Elementary School Principals is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.

National Association of Secondary School Principals

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:40:53 -0500

NASSP provides our members with the professional research-based and peer-tested resources, and practical tools and materials they need to serve as visionary school leaders.

Through our award winning publications, professional development opportunities, ready access to relevant research, and persistence in advocating on behalf of school leaders, we help to advance middle level and high school education by:

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:29:39 -0500

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. NAEYC is committed to becoming an increasingly high performing and inclusive organization.

Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with more than 100,000 members, a national network of nearly 450 local, state, and regional Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.

Every Child Matters

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:58:07 -0500

By employing systematic and adequately funded public education campaigns, the Every Child Matters Education Fund provide opportunities for focusing public attention on important children's issues including the prevention of child abuse and neglect, improving the health of low-income children, and finding solutions in child care, early childhood education, after-school programs, and responsible decisions on federal budget and tax issues.

American Association of School Administrators

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 09:05:26 -0500

The mission of the American Association of School Administrators is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.

Children Are Our Future, Inc.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 07:27:12 -0600

The mission of Children Are Our Future is to provide children in critical need with high quality programs and services, which nurture and enhance positive growth and productive adulthood.

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Mesa United Way's Ready to Learn Initiative

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 09:27:53 -0500

Mesa United Way's Ready To Learn Initiative focuses on educating the community about the extent to which early brain development contributes to a child's burgeoning personality and socialization in straightforward, practical ways.