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photograph of boy washing plates National Resource Information

State Resource Information

Kansas Technical Assistance Resource System (K-STARS)

No Child Left Behind

Programs Recognized for Best Practices

Application for Recognition in Best Practices

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

Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting
(Documents formerly found in ERIC databases)

Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement

Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior

Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning

Council for Exceptional Children

Division for Early Childhood

Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative Information Technology Group

Early Childhood Outcomes Center

Head Start Bureau

National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

National Association for the Education of Young Children

National Center for Early Development and Learning

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media, and Materials

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center

National Information Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities

National Prekindergarten Center

Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute

Parents As Teachers

Special Quest

Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI)

What Works Clearinghouse

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State Resource Information

Children with Special Health Care Needs

Families Together, Incorporated

Kansas Action for Children

Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

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 of Health and Environment Infant/Toddler Services

Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services

Kansas Division for Early Childhood

Kansas Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Plan

Kansas Early Childhood Resource List (PDF)

Kansas Head Start Association

Kansas Interagency Coordinating Council

Kansas Kids Ready for Learning

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 Special Education Services

Make A Difference Network

Region VII Head Start

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Kansas Technical Assistance Resource System (K-STARS)

Link to K-STARS

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No Child Left Behind

Desktop Reference to No Child Left Behind Act

Education Commission of the States No Child Left Behind Database

From the Capital to the Classroom: State and Federal Efforts to Implement the No Child Left Behind Act

Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Legislation and Policies Website

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Good Start Grow Smart Act

Good Start, Grow Smart: The Bush Administration's Early Childhood Initiative

Executive Summary

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Programs Recognized for Best Practice in Early Childhood Services

The Kansas State Department of Education and Department of Health and Environment identify, on a yearly basis, early intervention and early childhood preschool programs from across the state that demonstrate application of best practice in a component of their program.

2002-2003 Award
2003-2004 Award
2004-2005 Award
2005-2006 Award
2006-2007 Award

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Application for Recognition in Best Practice

Applications are sent to all early intervention networks and preschool programs serving children with disabilities and their families in the state of Kansas. The applications are then reviewed by a panel of professionals in the fields of early intervention and early childhood special education. The programs identified are awarded a certificate of recognition and $1,000 to use as an added resource

"Infant/Toddler Networks" application packet

"Preschool Programs" application packet

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