Cover Page (Edits)
Site Map Suggestions:
 Add “Adult Education” as a separate main entry point.
 Replace “Food banks” with “Nutrition”; you can access “food banks” under “Nutrition” and “Public Assistance
Programs.
 “Latest statistics and research in early childhood” along with “latest news in early childhood” can be the same
page/link for policymakers and early childhood professionals.
Cover Page (Blurbs)
(Main Page) Early Childhood Portal
(Bucket #1): Early Childhood Professionals
o Training
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Business Practices
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Early Childhood Research & Statistics
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Latest News in Early Childhood
(Bucket #2): Policy Makers
o Early Childhood Research and Statistics
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Latest News in Early Childhood
Cover Page (Blurbs)
(Bucket #3): Parents and Families
o Health and Safety
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Early Care and Education
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Adult Education
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Family Support Services
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Special Needs
Early Childhood “Portal” Site Index (With Links)
Early Childhood Professionals (Bucket #1)
 Training
 Online
 Texas A & M AgriLife Extension:
o English: http://extensiononline.tamu.edu/courses/child_care.php
o Spanish: http://extensiononline.tamu.edu/childcaresptestsite/courses/courseListByCatID.php
o Vietnamese: http://infanttoddler.tamu.edu/courses/courseListByCatID.php?catid=15&lang=vi
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In-person training
 ChildCareGroup Training Opportunities
o http://www.childcaregroup.org/Training/TrainingCalendar/index.html
 Dallas Association for Parent Education (classes for teachers too)
o http://www.dallasparents.org
 Educational First Steps
o http://www.educationalfirststeps.org/events.html
 Dallas County Community College District
o http://www.dcccd.edu/CD/DCC/Educ/ChildDev/Pages/default.aspx
 Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System
o http://www.uth.tmc.edu/tececds/
 Business Practices
 Child Care Minimum Standards
 English: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Child_Care_Standards_and_Regulations/default.asp
 Spanish: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Espanol/default.asp
 Child Care Provider Resources
 English: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/customers/cwp/child-care-providers-resources.html
 Become a Day Care Provider
 English: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/start.asp
 Spanish: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Espanol/default.asp
 Child Care Licensing Forms
 English: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Information_for_Providers/cclforms.asp
 Spanish:
http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Espanol/La_División_de_Licencias_para_Centros_de_Cuidado_de_Niños/
default.asp
 Early Childhood Research and Statistics
 Texas Statistics:
 http://nieer.org/sites/nieer/files/Texas.pdf
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Latest Early Childhood Research:
 Research:
o http://nieer.org
o http://www.nea.org/home/18226.htm
 Latest news in Early Childhood (local, state, nationwide):
 Pre-K Part of Education Funding Scramble
 Study: Central Texas Pre-K Program Improve Chances of Kindergarten Readiness
 What’s Next for Early Childhood Education in America?
Policy makers (Bucket #2)
 Statistics and Research in Early Childhood
 Statistics and Research:
o State: http://www.nea.org/home/18226.htm
o National: http://nieer.org
 Latest news in Texas:
o Pre-K Part of Education Funding Scramble
o Study: Central Texas Pre-K Program Improve Chances of Kindergarten Readiness
o What’s Next for Early Childhood Education in America?
Parents and families (Bucket #3)
 Prenatal Care
o Prenatal Care Information by March of Dimes Foundation:
 http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/prenatalcare_vaccinations.html
o Prenatal Care March of Dimes iPad app:
 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-9-months/id528623198?mt=8
o Prenatal: Free texting service on prenatal care, baby health, parenting:
 Text4baby.org
o Information on Pertussis Vaccine for mom/family during pregnancy
 In English: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/infographics/protect-babies-fromwhooping-cough.html
 In Spanish: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/pertussis/downloads/PL-dis-pertussiscolor-office-sp.pdf
o Breastfeeding Support
 Health & Nutrition Information for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Moms:
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html
 Postpartum Health
o Postpartum Feelings
 http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/postpartum.html
o Your Body After Baby
 http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/afterbaby.html
o Quick Facts about Postpartum Depression
 English: http://www.mededppd.org/pdf/brochure_eng.pdf
 Spanish: http://www.mededppd.org/pdf/brochure_spanish.pdf
 Child Development Ages & Stages
o Birth
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 2 months
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 4-6 months
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 6-12 months
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 12-18 months
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 18-24 months
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 24-36 months
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 3 years
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 4 years
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
o 5 years
 http://www.bornlearning.org/default.aspx?id=19
 PDF
 Child Care
 Information on quality
 Video
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY2MvWZE3Gg&feature=player_embedded#!
 Don’t Be in the Dark about Child Care by DFPS:
o In English: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/DontBeInTheDark/default.asp
o In Spanish: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/dontbeinthedark/default-sp.asp
 Parent Checklist – Nutrition Practices at Childcare Facilities
o English: http://nrckids.org/nutritionchecklist.pdf
o Spanish: http://nrckids.org/nutritionchecklistsp.pdf
 Childcare Checklist Packet - http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1805.pdf
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Find Child Care:
 http://getchildcarenow.com/default.aspx
 Children with special needs
 National Resources:
 National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Website
o In English: http://nichcy.org
o In Spanish: http://nichcy.org/espanol
 Spanish to English Glossary for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:
http://www.neparentcenters.org/glossary/glossary.html
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Texas Department of State Health Services
 http://nichcy.org/state-organizations-search-by-stateresults?typegroup=ALL&statesheet%5B%5D=TX&start=Search+State+Organizations
 Children with Special Health Care Needs Services Program
o In English: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/default.shtm
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In Spanish: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/cshcn/default-span.shtm
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Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa/mh-childadolescent-services/
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Partners Resource Network
o http://www.partnerstx.org/about
‘The Manual for Parents and Students About Special Education Services in Texas’
 In English: http://www.disabilityrightstx.org/files/IDEA_booklet-color.pdf
 In Spanish: http://www.disabilityrightstx.org/files/IDEA_booklet-color_Espanol.pdf
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Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
 0-3 year olds
o General ECI Info (Texas) in English:
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/publications/ServingBabiesandToddlers.pdf
 And Spanish:
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ecis/publications/ServingBabiesandToddlersSpanish.p
df
o Beyond ECI: Planning for transitioning after age 3:
 In English: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ECIS/publications/EngTransition.pdf
 In Spanish: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/ECIS/publications/SpanishTransition.pdf
 4-5 year olds
o Overview of Special Education Services and Steps Parents need to Take:
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/tarrc/services/specialeducation.html
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Local Resources
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Rays of Light
 http://www.raysoflightdallas.org
Launch Ability
 http://launchability.org
Camp John Marc
 http://www.campjohnmarc.org
Dallas Center - http://www.dallascenter.org/index.html (0-3 year olds)
The Warren Center - http://www.thewarrencenter.org/welcome.html
MetroCare
 English brochure:
http://www.metrocareservices.org/metrocare/files/b4/b43950ff-64af-4b6b-a37c51bb663aaad9.pdf
 Spanish brochure:
http://www.metrocareservices.org/metrocare/files/4d/4dc67857-cb11-41b78276-4b94273a3f7e.pdf
 Child Health
 Children’s Mental Health
 Texas Dept. of State Health Services
o English: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa/mh-child-adolescent-services/
 Medline Plus
o English: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childmentalhealth.html
o Spanish: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spanish/childmentalhealth.html
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Child immunizations
o Texas Online Immunization Registry
 http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/immtrac/parents_public.shtm#immwork
o Immunization and Milestone Tracker
 http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/milestones-tracker.pdf
 Resource finder (i.e. immunization clinics, community clinics, free clinics)
o http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx
http://www.dallascounty.org/department/hhs/wellchild.html
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Dental health (CHIP covers dental)
 Resource finder
o Community Dental Care:
 In English: http://www.communitydentalcare.org
 In Spanish: http://www.communitydentalcare.org/Spanish/index.html
 CHIP Children’s Medicaid (http://www.chipmedicaid.org/en)
o Dallas County Residents –Free Prescription Discount Card
o CHIP for Unborn Children: http://www.chipmedicaid.org/en/CHIP-Perinatal
 In Spanish: http://www.chipmedicaid.org/es/CHIP-Perinatal
o Medicaid Buy-In Program
 Flyer in English: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Help/HealthCare/MBIC/MBICEnglish.pdf
 Flyer in Spanish: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Help/HealthCare/MBIC/MBICSpanish.pdf
o Texas Department of Insurance – List of Options if Your Child is Not Eligible for Medicaid:
http://www.texashealthoptions.com/cp/childmedical.html
 Child Safety
 Car seat law – graphic one-pager: http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdotinfo/trf/child_safety/info_card_eng_091109.pdf
 Prevent Car Heat Stroke - http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-guide/kids-in-and-aroundcars/never-leave-your-child-alone-tips.html
 “Spot the Tot” - http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-resources-by-risk-area/in-andaround-cars/spot-the-tot.html
o (Or you could just use this website overviewing the above 2 programs with links:
http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/babies/on-the-way/ )
 Home Safety Guide Packet:
o In English: http://www.safekids.org/assets/docs/for-educators/home-safety-guide.pdf
o In Spanish: http://www.safekids.org/assets/docs/for-educators/home-safety-guidespanish.pdf
 Sports and Safety
o Concussion Recognition & Response App: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safetyguide/sports-safety-guide/concussionapp/
o Sports Safety Tip Sheet for Parents & Coaches
 In English: http://www.safekids.org/assets/docs/safety-basics/safety-tips-by-riskarea/Zip-PDFs/Parent-Coach-Sports-Safety-Tip-Sheet-2012.pdf
 In Spanish: http://www.safekids.org/assets/docs/safety-basics/safety-tips-by-riskarea/Zip-PDFs/Parent-Coach-Sports-Safety-Tip-Sheet-2012-SPANISH.pdf
o Sports Safety Checklist for Parents:
 In English: http://www.safekids.org/assets/docs/safety-basics/safety-tips-by-riskarea/Zip-PDFs/Sports-Parents-Safety-Checklist-2012.pdf
 In Spanish: http://www.safekids.org/assets/docs/safety-basics/safety-tips-by-riskarea/Zip-PDFs/Sports-Parents-Safety-Checklist-2012-SPANISH.pdf
 Nutrition
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WIC (Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children)
 WIC Website in English: http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/english/splash/
 WIC Website in Spanish:
http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/home/Spanish/intro.asp
Summer feeding programs
 Site Finder: http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/geomap/Mappage.htm
 Income Eligibility Guidelines:
http://www.squaremeals.org/Publications/IncomeEligibilityGuidelines.aspx#CACFP
 Summer Poster – Info in English and Spanish:
http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/files/SFSP/Summer%20Nut%20Program%20
flyer%202.pdf
National Hunger Hotline – Call to find meals and sites in your community
 English: 1-866-3-HUNGRY (or:
http://www.whyhunger.org/uploads/fileAssets/abf73e_9f2147.pdf)
 Spanish: 1-877-8-HAMBRE (or:
http://www.whyhunger.org/images/stories/hotlineposterscolorspa.pdf )
Healthy Snack Ideas – In Spanish & English:
http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/files/publications/Nutritious%20Snack%20Broch2.p
df
Fast Fuel for Kids on The Run
 In English:
http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/files/publications/Fast%20Fuel%20and%20F
un_Eng.pdf
 In Spanish:
http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/files/publications/Fast%20Fuel%20and%20F
un_Span.pdf
Serving Size Guide
 In English:
http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/files/publications/A%20Serving%20of%20Fu
n_Eng.pdf
 In Spanish:
http://www.squaremeals.org/Portals/8/files/publications/A%20Serving%20of%20Fu
n_Span.pdf
Food banks:
 http://web.ntfb.org/page.aspx?pid=343
 Find a Food Bank Locator: https://www.211texas.org/211/search/validate.do
 List from the North Texas Food Bank: http://web.ntfb.org/page.aspx?pid=341
 Domestic Violence
o National Domestic Violence Hotline Website:
 In English: http://www.thehotline.org
 In Spanish: http://www.thehotline.org/en-la-linea-nacional-sobre-la-violencia-domestica/
o Dallas Domestic Violence Resources: http://www.dallasdvresources.org/index.php
o Dallas Domestic Violence Shelters, Centers, Organizations, and Medical Help:
http://www.dallascityhall.com/dvtf/resources.html
o Genesis Women’s Shelter – Has a 24/7 Hotline as well:
http://www.genesisshelter.org/page.aspx?pid=329
 Education
o Before School (what’s important for parents to do/know)
 Information
 Enrolling Your Child In School: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=2026
 Texas Immunization Requirements for Child Care Facilities and Public Schools:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/default.shtm#requirements
 Head Start Dallas
 http://www.hsgd.org
 Child Care Group
 http://www.childcaregroup.org/index.html
 Find Child Care
 getchildcarenow.com
 Reading to your child:
 http://www.wegivebooks.org
 Dallas Public Library: http://dallaslibrary2.org/ecrr/index.php
 Together We Learn: http://www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org/TogetherWeLearn
 Reading Tips for Parents – In a Multitude of languages:
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/18935/
 Interactive Clifford the Big Red Dog Books and Phonics Activities – Books in English and
Spanish: http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/
 Scholastic Resources and Ideas for Parents:
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/activities-and-printables
o Elementary School
 Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
 English: http://www.cfbisd.edu
 Spanish: http://espanol.cfbisd.edu
 Cedar Hill ISD
 http://www.chisd.com
 Coppell ISD
 http://www.coppellisd.com/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
 Dallas ISD
 English: http://www.dallasisd.org/Domain/175
 Spanish: http://www.dallasisd.org/spanish
 DeSoto ISD
 http://www.desotoisd.org
 Duncanville ISD
 http://www.duncanvilleisd.org
 Garland ISD
 http://www.garlandisd.net
 Highland Park ISD
 http://www.hpisd.org
 Irving ISD
 http://irvingisd.net/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=1
 KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth
 http://www.kippdfw.org/careers
 Lancaster ISD
 http://www.lancasterisd.org
 Mesquite ISD
 http://www.mesquiteisd.org
 Richardson ISD
 http://www.risd.org
 West Dallas – Wesley Rankin Community Center After-School Program:
http://wesleyrankin.org/wp/after-school-program/
o Kinder through 12th Grade Supplemental Educational Services:
 DISD – Supplemental Educational Services for Title I Schools:
http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/44
o Kinder through 12th Grade: National PTA’s Parents’ Guides to Student Success
 In English: http://pta.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2796
 In Spanish: http://pta.org/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2796#esp
 Starfall Website – Phonics Games and Activities for Kids: http://www.starfall.com
 Adult Education
 Online WIC Parenting Classes
o http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/splash/
 Dallas Public Library
o http://www.dallaslibrary2.org/services/classes.php
 GED
o GED at the Library: Arlington Public Library: http://www.arlingtonlibrary.org/ged-resources
o At DCCCD: http://www.dcccd.edu/CD/CESP/GED/Pages/default.aspx
o LIFT - http://www.lift-texas.org/programs/ged-prep
 Literacy (i.e. organization called LIFT)
o Adult literacy: http://www.lift-texas.org/programs/adult-literacy
o Family literacy: http://www.lift-texas.org/programs/family-literacy
o ESL: http://www.lift-texas.org/programs/esl
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Parent Education Workshops
o Dallas Association for Parent education
 http://www.dallasparents.org
o Family Outreach Dallas
 http://www.familyoutreach-northtexas.org/dallas/parenting.html
o Baylor Health Workshops
http://www.baylorhealth.com/PHYSICIANSLOCATIONS/FRISCO/SPECIALTIESSERVICES/WOMENSS
ERVICES/Pages/WomensCenterWorkshops.aspx
 Public Assistance Programs
o WIC (Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children)
o WIC Website in English: http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/english/splash/
o WIC Website in Spanish:
http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/home/Spanish/intro.asp
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Texas Benefits (HHSC: Food stamps, Medicaid, TANF, Medicare savings, long term care).
 English: https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/
 In Spanish: http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/home/Spanish/intro.asp
Food banks:
o http://web.ntfb.org/page.aspx?pid=343
o Find a Food Bank Locator: https://www.211texas.org/211/search/validate.do
o List from the North Texas Food Bank: http://web.ntfb.org/page.aspx?pid=341