High/Scope Educational Research Foundation - Independent nonprofit research, curriculum development, teacher training, and public advocacy organization. Site includes an overview educational programs, a catalog of published materials, assessment tools, and research studies.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children - Professional organization which promotes excellence in early childhood education. Site includes information for educators and parents, conference information, professional development resources, and a members-only section.

Foundation for Academic Excellence - Promotes the use of music and arts in early childhood and elementary education across the curriculum. Site includes information on upcoming events and registration information.

Parents as Teachers National Center - An award-winning nonprofit parent education organization providing parents of children prenatal-age 5 with support and information on their developing child through a network of local programs.

California Kindergarten Assoication - Committed to facilitating quality education for all kindergarten children. Sites includes information on conferences, grants, publications, current legislation, and membership.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education - Information and resources on the education and care of children from birth through early adolescence.

The Innovative Teacher Project - Invites teachers, directors, and instructors to contribute to the exchange between Reggio Emilia and the San Francisco Bay area. Site includes calendar of upcoming roundtable discussions.

Vancouver Island Cooperative Preschool Association - Supports 14 parent participation preschools on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Site includes contact information, educational philosophy, and directories of educators and preschools.

Quality in Linking Together Early Education Partnerships (QUILT) - National training and technical assistance project funded by the Federal Head Start and Child Care Bureaus. Site includes events, partnership profiles and tools, and a guide to articles and publications.

National Network for Child Care - Provides articles related to child develepment and early childhood education and e-mail discussion list for early childhood issues.

Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children - A membership-based organization of early childhood educators and child care providers. Site includes calendar of events, online resources, and public policy.

Hartford Association for the Education of Young Children - Serves the needs and rights of young children by providing educational services and resources to adults who work with and for them. Site includes monthly newsletter, calendar of upcoming events, resource library, and membership and scholarship information.

San Diego Association for the Education of Young Children - Includes brief mission statement, list of upcoming events, and resources for childcare providers and children's advocates.

Playcentre Federation of New Zealand - Provides parent education and examines characteristics of quality early childhood education.

The Advisory Council for Children with Impaired Hearing - Provides brief history, membership information, and lists of activities and services.

Child Development Resources - Private, nonprofit agency provides services for young children and their families, as well as training for early childhood and early intervention professionals. Site provies an overview of both services and training, as a brief history of the agency.

Kindergarten Wairarapa Inc - Includes general and member kindergarten information, as well as contact details.

Childcare Resource and Research Unit (CRRU) - Focus is on early childhood care, education research, and advocacy for the publicly-funded, universally accessible, comprehensive, not-for-profit system of early childhood care and education in Canada. Site includes research, resource, and policy links.

British Columbia Association of Child Care Services (BCACCS) - An association of employers and referral agencies whose member are committed to supporting and promoting quality, inclusive, community-based child care services. Site includes overview of programs, schedule of events, and membership information.

Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia - Provides an overview of the organization as well as product order form and membership organization.

Early Childhood Professional Association of Alberta - Provides membership and contact information.

Association for Childhood Education International - Provides information on the organization's history and purpose, lists of members and committees, a guide to standards, and published materials.

Association of Early Childhood Educators, Newfoundland and Labrador - Offers an introduction to the association, as well as membership information.

Association of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (AECEO) - Grassroots organization dedicated to creating awareness and respect for the education and care of young children. Site includes mission statement, staff and board directories, articles, membership information, code of ethics, and information on awards the organization offers.

Early Childhood Development Association of Prince Edward Island - A non-profit organization to promote the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of young children. Site includes mission statement, list of accomplishments, code of ethics, and membership information.

Early Childhood Education On Line - Listserv and website offer support and information exchange for those interested in providing quality care and learning situations for young children.

California Early Childhood Mentor Program - Tells who the agency is and what is does. Includes an introduction to the mentoring program, a participant's area, and a list of printed materials available for sale.

Idaho Early Childhood Education Network - IECENet - Education resources, and professional development opportunities for early childhood education professionals.

Head Start Information and Publication Center - Provides information to the Head Start community. Includes publication guide, schedule of upcoming conferences, printable materials, and online guides.

Pathways for Early Education Professionals - Pennsylvania partnership addressing issues affecting educators of children ages 0-8. Site provides information about professional development in early education, higher education, and public policy.

Parent Child Preschools of Oregon - Supports parent child cooperatives in Oregon and southwest Washington.

Child Development Council of Franklin County - Provides Head Start services to income eligible children ages 3-5 and their families in the Columbus, Ohio area. Includes mission statement, program information, and contact numbers.

Pacific Rim Early Childhood Institute - Provides government-licensed courses in Early Childhood Education via distance education.

Oregon's Childhood Care and Education Career Development System - Offers information about the agency's programs and services, as well as its training initiatives.

Great Lakes Head Start Quality Network - Serves Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Site includes information about the network, message boards, a chat room, performance standards, calendar of events, and online neighborhoods related to various educational issues.

Early Stars - Campaign sponsored by the Chicago Accreditation Partnership to educate people about accreditation and how it can help improve the quality of child care available to low-income families. Includes listing of accredited centers, calendar of events and related articles.

Omaha Association for the Education of Young Children - Advocates affordable, high-quality early childhood care and education for young children and their families. Site includes mission statement, calendar of events, board of directors, and membership information.

Association Childhood Education international - Dedicated to the education of young children.