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The Ounce: Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit (Illinois)

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The Ounce: Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit (Illinois)

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Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children

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The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) promotes policies and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children (0-8) who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.

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Early Childhood Inclusion- A Joint Position Statement of DEC and NAEYC

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Early Childhood Inclusion- A Joint Position Statement of DEC and NAEYC

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Exchange: Supporting early childhood education professionals worldwide in their efforts to craft thriving environments for children and adults.

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Exchange: Supporting early childhood education professionals worldwide in their efforts to craft thriving environments for children and adults.

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Universal pre-K and Kindergarten give children the foundation they need for a lifetime of learning and success.

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NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Position Statement

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NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Position Statement

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NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Position Statement

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move.

Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:

"Learn the Signs. Act Early." materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.

Special acknowledgments to the subject matter experts and others who contributed to the review of data and selection of developmental milestones, especially Paul H. Lipkin, MD, Michelle M. Macias, MD, Julie F. Pajek, PhD, Judith S. Shaw, EdD, MPH, RN, Karnesha Slaughter, MPH, Jane K. Squires, PhD, Toni M. Whitaker, MD, Lisa D. Wiggins, PhD, and Jennifer M. Zubler, MD.
Sincere gratitude to Natalia Benza, MD and José O. Rodríguez, MD, MBA for their thoughtful review of the Spanish-language translation of these milestones.

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“learn the signs. act early.” milestones

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Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Track your child's milestones and talk with your child's doctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached

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Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)

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Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)

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Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)

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NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

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NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

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NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

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DCF Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers

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DCF Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers

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DCF Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers

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NAEYC Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education

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NAEYC Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education

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NAEYC Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education

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DCF Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Centers

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DCF Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Centers

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DCF Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Centers

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As you strive towards your goal of becoming a professional early childhood educator, you will be utilizing this bookshelf of early childhood documents in many of your ECE courses.

Other excellent resources for you to visit frequently include:

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Position Statement

NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice Position Statement

NAEYC Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education

Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children

Early Childhood Inclusion- A Joint Position Statement of DEC and NAEYC

National Education Association (NEA)

Wisconsin Early Childhood Resources

Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

DCF Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers

DCF Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Centers

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC'S Developmental Milestones

Exchange: Supporting early childhood education professionals worldwide in their efforts to craft thriving environments for children and adults.

Advocacy Resources

NAEYC Advocacy Resources

Right from the Start: Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit (Maine)

The Ounce: Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit (Illinois)

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Right from the Start: Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit (Maine)

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Right from the Start: Early Childhood Advocacy Toolkit (Maine)

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Wisconsin Early Childhood Association | Leading the charge for bold change in early care and education.