National and State Resources
As part of ongoing efforts to link to and disseminate research-based information that leads to effective practice, KITS has thoughtfully chosen the links to resources listed in the following pages. (NOTE: External links below will open in a new browser window.)
National Resource Information
American Academy of Pediatrics
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
CONNECT: The Center to Mobilize Early Childhood Knowledge
Council for Exceptional Children
EI excellence (website for evidence-based practices)
Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative Information Technology Group
Early Childhood Outcomes Center
Early Childhood Personnel Center
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
IDEA Partnership Autism Spectrum Disorder Collection
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute
Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI)
State Resource Information
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Families Together, Incorporated
Kansas Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (KAIMH)
Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children
Kansas Association of School Psychologist
Kansas Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children
Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities
Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund
Kansas Department for Children and Families
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Infant/Toddler Services
Kansas Division for Early Childhood
Kansas Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Plan
Kansas Early Childhood Resource List (PDF)
Kansas Interagency Coordinating Council
Kansas Kids Ready for Learning
Kansas Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS)
Kansas Occupational Therapy Association
Kansas Parent Information Resource Center
Kansas Physical Therapy Association
Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Kansas State Department of Education
Kansas State Department of Education's Early Childhood, Special Education, and Title Services
Programs Recognized for Best Practice in Early Childhood Services
In previous years, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas State Department of Education have identified early intervention and early childhood preschool programs from across the state that demonstrate application of best practice in a component of their program. Listed below are links to information regarding the programs that have been recognized.
- 2016-2017 Award
- 2015-2016 Award
- 2014-2015 Award
- 2013-2014 Award
- 2012-2013 Award
- 2011-2012 Award
- 2010-2011 Award
- 2009-2010 Award
- 2008-2009 Award
- 2006-2007 Award
- 2005-2006 Award
- 2004-2005 Award
- 2003-2004 Award
- 2002-2003 Award
Application for Recognition in Best Practice
Best Practice applications are sent and made available to all early intervention programs serving children with disabilities and their families in the state of Kansas. A panel of professionals in the field of early intervention then reviews the completed applications. The programs identified are awarded a certificate of recognition and $1,250 to use as an added resource.
The 2016 Part C Best Practice Application Packet includes six downloadable documents
- Application Memorandum
- Application Cover Page
- Application Guidance
- Application Outline
- ICC Position Statement on Provision of Early Intervention and Early Chidhood Special Education Services
- Application Review Criteria
In order to be considered, a complete application must:
- Inlcude 1 original and 4 copies
- Be postmarked on or before Tuesday, January 12, 2016; and mailed to:
David P. Lindeman, Ph.D.
KITS Project
KUCDD Building
2601 Gabriel
Parsons, KS 67357