State Education Resources
Arizona Early Childhood Education
http://www.ade.az.gov/earlychildhood/
Look here for information on both preschool programs and Kindergarten through Grade 3, as well as, early childhood special education.
Verified on: 06/22/2012 | State: Arizona | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Arkansas Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
http://www.state.ar.us/childcare/
Check out an overview of the Arkansas Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. The site offers a listing of programs and services that only needs a click on a link to give you more information.
Verified on: 09/06/2011 | State: Arkansas | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
California Early Childhood Programs
This California Child Development site describes the various state programs available from birth to age twelve. Click on "Program Overview" for a look at programs that are currently offered.
Verified on: 06/19/2012 | State: California | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
California Kindergarten
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/em/kinderinfo.asp
You can learn all about the Kindergarten program in California, including age requirements, acceleration into first grade, and alternatives for placement of underage children through this site.
Verified on: 06/19/2012 | State: California | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Colorado Preschool and Kindergarten Program Information
http://www.cde.state.co.us/early/index.htm
Learn about the various Colorado Early Childhood Initiatives through this site. Use the menu at the left to select your area of interest.
Verified on: 06/25/2012 | State: Colorado | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Connecticut Early Childhood Programs
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2678&Q;=320780
There are links to Connecticut's Early Childhood programs on this page including Head Start, Preschool education, and School Readiness. Scroll down to reach publications of interest including "Getting your child ready for Kindergarten" in English and Spanish.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: Connecticut | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Delaware Early Childhood Programs
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/programs/earlychildhood/
If you have younger children, visit this Delaware page to learn about education opportunities for them including Delaware First, Delaware Building Blocks, and Head Start. You can also find "Helpful Information for Parents" towards the bottom of the page.
Verified on: 09/12/2011 | State: Delaware | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
District of Columbia Early Childhood Program Information
http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/Learn+About+Schools/Programs+by+Grade+Level/Preschool,+Pre-kindergarten,+and+Head+Start
Look here for the District of Columbia programs supported for Early Child Education: Preschool, Head Start, and Pre-Kindergarten.
Verified on: 09/13/2011 | State: District of Columbia | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
DoDEA Early Childhood Education
http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/eChildhood.cfm
On the DoDEA Early Childhood Education page, read the introduction first and then select the "SureStart" tab to learn about this program for four-year olds and then follow through to "Resources."
Verified on: 08/11/2011 | State: DODEA | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Florida Office of Early Learning
http://www.floridajobs.org/earlylearning/index.html
Visit the Office of Early Learning (OEL) web page to link to information on state programs. Be sure to take a look at "School Readiness" programs in the Quick Links menu on the left side of the page.
Verified on: 09/13/2011 | State: Florida | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Georgia Bright From the Start Program
This is the new site for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Bright Start is the Georgia PreK program. You'll also find information on Head Start and Even Start as well. (Use the horizontal menu at the top of the page).
Verified on: 07/11/2011 | State: Georgia | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Hawaii Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten
http://doe.k12.hi.us/kindergartenjunior.htm
You'll find the basic information on the Hawaii Junior Kindergarten at this site. Be sure to look at the publication on "preparing your child for Kindergarten" after clicking on the Kindergarten link from the left menu.
Verified on: 09/13/2011 | State: Hawaii | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Idaho Even Start and Family Literacy
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/even_start/
You can learn about the Idaho Even Start and Family Literacy programs at this site.
Verified on: 09/13/2011 | State: Idaho | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Illinois Early Childhood Education Program
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/earlychi/Default.htm
This is the Illinois site to visit if you are interested in Early Childhood Education programs in the state. Programs are listed by age grouping: Birth to age 3, Preschool age 3-5, early childhood special education programs, Even Start Literacy, and the Kindergarten Corner.
Verified on: 09/15/2011 | State: Illinois | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Indiana Office of Early Learning and Literacy
http://www.doe.state.in.us/primetime/welcome.html
The Indiana Office of Early Learning and Literacy provides guidance and technical assistance for pre-K through grade 3 education. Standards are found through the Foundations link at the right.
Verified on: 09/16/2011 | State: Indiana | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Iowa Early Childhood Information
http://educateiowa.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view;=article&id;=1229&Itemid;=2113
Look at this Iowa site for information on early childhood programs and services in the state by three levels: Birth to three; age three to five; and Kindergarten to Grade 3.
Verified on: 09/16/2011 | State: Iowa | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Kansas Early Learning
http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2284
The Kansas Early Learning Sevices Unit links to information about programs for Birth to 3 Years, Preschool (3-5 years), and Kindergarten to grade 3. They are located in the box on the right-side of the page. You can also link to various informative resources.
Verified on: 09/19/2011 | State: Kansas | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Kentucky Early Childhood Development
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Early+Childhood+Development/default.htm
Scroll down the Kentucky Childhood Development page for many interesting program links including the Kentucky's state funded preschool program, KIDS NOW.
Verified on: 09/19/2011 | State: Kentucky | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Kentucky Preschool Programs
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Preschool/
Parents will want to look at the "For Parents" and "General Information" files on this Kentucky Preschool Program page.
Verified on: 09/19/2011 | State: Kentucky | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Louisiana Early Childhood Education
http://www.doe.state.la.us/offices/literacy/childhood_programs.html
Look under Program Standards, Guidelines and Applications to link to various informational resources regarding prekindergarten, preschool, and kindergarten.
Verified on: 09/19/2011 | State: Louisiana | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Maine Child Development Services
http://www.maine.gov/education/speced/cds/index.html
This Maine Child Development Services System serves toddlers through age 5. Use the menu at the left of the screen to link to program information. Note Maine schools may offer a 4-year old program (link at the left).
Verified on: 09/20/2011 | State: Maine | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Maryland Early Childhood Development
http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/ensure/readiness/
The Maryland Division of Early Childhood Development page contains information on Kindergarten, PreKindergarten, and nursery programs, including programs for students with disabilities. You can link to the Maryland Content Standards for Kindergarten and PreKinderkarten through the site.
Verified on: 09/20/2011 | State: Maryland | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Massachusetts Early Education and Care Web Page
http://www.eec.state.ma.us/
This Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Web page will link you to resources, regulations, and publications about early learning services in the state. Parents may want to clck on the "PreK-Grade 12" from the tab at the top of the page.
Verified on: 09/21/2011 | State: Massachusetts | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Michigan Early Childhood and Family Services
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_6809---,00.html
Look here for Early Childhood and Family Services programs including "Great Parents, Great Start" and the Great Start Readiness Program. Look under the Early Childhood and Families Services Resources menu for the "Transition to Kindergarten Parent Guides."
Verified on: 09/22/2011 | State: Michigan | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Minnesota Early Learning Services
http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/Early_Learning_Services/index.html
Parents with young children through the start of Kindergarten will find this Minnesota site of interest. You can sign-up for free parenting Webinars. Don't miss the "MNParentsKnow.info" toward the bottom of the page.
Verified on: 09/26/2011 | State: Minnesota | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten