State Education Resources
Mississippi Office of Reading, Early Childhood, and Language Arts
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ACAD/ID/Curriculum/LAER/index.html
The Mississippi Office of Reading, Early Childhood, and Language Arts has links to the Early Learning Guidelines for Three and Four Year Olds by clicking on the top tab menu "Early Childhood."
Verified on: 09/27/2011 | State: Mississippi | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Missouri Early Childhood Web Page
http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/fedprog/earlychild/
This Missouri Early Childhood Education page provides information on programs in the state. You will also find a link to the Missouri Early Learning Curriculum.
Verified on: 09/27/2011 | State: Missouri | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Nebraska Early Childhood Web Page
http://www.education.ne.gov/OEC/index.html
At the Nebraska Office for Early Childhood is divided into Birth through Age 5 and Kindergarten-Primary programs. We found links to standards and guidelines, professional development, reports, and more at the site.
Verified on: 08/27/2011 | State: Nebraska | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards
http://nde.doe.nv.gov/Standards_Pre-Kinder.html
Link to the Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards and the various subject area related family guidebooks at this site.
Verified on: 08/27/2011 | State: Nevada | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
New Jersey Division of Early Childhood Education
http://www.nj.gov/nj/education/parents/early/
You'll want to visit the New Jersey Early Childhood Education site for programs, standards, and curriculum. Select the Division of Early Childhood Education to link to curriculum and standards.
Verified on: 08/26/2011 | State: New Jersey | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
New Mexico Early Childhood Education
http://www.sde.state.nm.us/EarlyChildhood/index.html
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education site branches to information on Even Start, full day Kindergarten, K-3+, and Pre-K. Select your age level of interest.
Verified on: 08/25/2011 | State: New Mexico | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
New York Office of Early Learning
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/earlylearning/
This New York Office of Early Learning oversees Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Even Start, and Voluntary Registered Nursery Schools and Kindergartens. Investigate using the tabs at the top of the screen. Don't miss the Standards and Parent Resources links on the left.
Verified on: 05/14/2012 | State: New York | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
North Carolina Office of Early Learning
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/earlylearning/
The North Carolina Office of Early Learning actually houses information on programs for student in PreK-Grade 3. Select the Pre-Kindergarten link to reach information on the More at Four Pre-Kindergarten, Head Start, PreSchool Exceptional Children, and Title I Preschool.
Verified on: 05/11/2012 | State: North Carolina | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
North Dakota Early Childhood Education
http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/title1/earlychild/index.shtm
Learn about early learning opportunities in North Dakota including Gearing up for Kindergarten, Early Reading First, Even Start, and Head Start at this site.
Verified on: 08/20/2011 | State: North Dakota | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Ohio Early Childhood Education
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID;=499&TopicRelationID;=463
Start at the Office for Early Learning and School Readiness for information on early childhood education in Ohio. You'll find content learning standards, fact sheets, and kindergarten information among other resources at this site.
Verified on: 08/19/2011 | State: Ohio | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Oklahoma Early Childhood Education
http://sde.state.ok.us/Programs/ECEduc/default.html
This Oklahoma site links to information about Oklahoma's Early Childhood Education Programs. Oklahoma has offered universal Pre-K for over 10 years. Look under "Programs" for links to information on K-3. If you have a little one, note the Oklahoma Parents as Teachers (OPAT) program from birth to age three.
Verified on: 08/19/2011 | State: Oklahoma | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Oregon Early Child Education
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=870
Visit this "Ready for School Initiative" site for Oregon Early Childhood programs including Head Start and Full-day Kindergarten.
Verified on: 08/15/2011 | State: Oregon | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Pennsylvania Early Childhood Education
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/early_childhood/8705
You can use the left menu to link to Pre-K or Kindergarten information including the Pennsylvania Early Standards. Then scroll either the left or the central menu to learn about other early childhood programs including Pre-K Counts and Head Start.
Verified on: 08/13/2011 | State: Pennsylvania | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Rhode Island Early Childhood Education
http://www.ride.ri.gov/special_populations/earlychild/default.aspx
Visit this site for information on the Rhode Island Early Childhood Education. Look for information on early childhood standards and appropriate resources.
Verified on: 08/13/2011 | State: Rhode Island | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
South Carolina Office of Early Childhood Education
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/ece/
At the South Carolina Office of Early Childhood Education site you can link to the curriculum and program standards or learn about the various early childhood programs in the state. Be sure to look at the SC Parent Handbook and the SC Infant Toddler Guidelines. Then scroll down to programs and highlights for additional information.
Verified on: 08/12/2011 | State: South Carolina | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
South Dakota Early Childhood Services
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/headstart.asp
Link to information of services provided for pre-K age children in South Dakota through Head Start. Programs are listed at the bottom of the site. Note the early Learning Guidelines on the right menu.
Verified on: 07/23/2011 | State: South Dakota | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Tennessee PreK Information
http://www.tn.gov/education/prek/
This is the Governor's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten information page. Parents will want to scroll through the various links to understand why preK is a valuable experience for children. Read through the Fact sheet and the approved curriculum through the various links.
Verified on: 05/14/2012 | State: Tennessee | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Texas Early Childhood Education Web Site
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2147495267&menu;_id=2147483718
This Texas Early Childhood Education Web site provides curriculum links for prekindergarten and kindergarten programs guidelines and reading programs. Go down to the Frequently Asked Questions to find your link.
Verified on: 05/09/2012 | State: Texas | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Texas Education Agency PreKindergarten
http://www.prekindergartenprepares.com/
Parents and Educators can both use this Texas site to learn more about the benefits of PreKindergarten, eligibility for public school programs, and how to find schools. Additionally, educators will find a toolkit which includes radio, television, and print materials which can support their district program, best practices, and the TEA PreKindergarten guidelines.
Verified on: 05/09/2012 | State: Texas | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Utah PreKindergarten Kindergarten Transition
http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/preschoolkindergarten/default.aspx
Look at this Utah site for PreK guidelines, a Kindergarten pamphlet, and other resources. See the "Frequently Asked Questions."
Verified on: 07/22/2011 | State: Utah | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Vermont Early Childhood Education
http://www.state.vt.us/educ/new/html/pgm_earlyed.html
This Vermont site links to the Early Childhood programs provided by the state including Even Start and migrant programs. Look for other resources on the site.
Verified on: 07/21/2011 | State: Vermont | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Virginia Early Childhood and Even Start
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/early_childhood/index.shtml
Learn about preschool programs offered for younger children in Virginia: The Virginia Preschool Initiative, Early Reading, and Even Start. Note the resources include standards.
Verified on: 05/10/2012 | State: Virginia | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Washington Early Learning and School Readiness
http://www.k12.wa.us/EarlyLearning/default.aspx
This Washington Department of Early Learning provides information on state programs from birth to grade 3. Benchmarks are presented in three groupings: birth - age 3, Preschool - age 3-5, and Kindergarten. Parents will want to select the "Parent" link at the left for additional information.
Verified on: 05/12/2012 | State: Washington | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
West Virginia Early Childhood Program Information
http://wvde.state.wv.us/osr/
This West Virginia Office of School Readiness links users to information on information on Pre-K programs and reports. Scroll down the left menu to explore related resources. Parents with young children should make sure to use the Information for Parents link.
Verified on: 05/10/2012 | State: West Virginia | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
Wisconsin Early Childhood Programs
http://dpi.wi.gov/ec/
The Wisconsin Early Childhood Home Page provides information on state programs and resources. Use the left menu to select your topic of interest including their Wisconsin 4K 4- year-old program and standards.
Verified on: 07/20/2011 | State: Wisconsin | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten