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| Kansas Reads to Preschoolers | Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is the first One State, One Book project sponsored by the State Library of Kansas! Christie Pearson Brandau, State Librarian, announced the project in early June on KANLIB-L noting that Governor Kathleen Sebelius is the Honorary Chair and that this celebration-of-reading to children coincides with Children's Book Week November 14-20, 2005. The project goal is to highlight the importance of reading to children -- birth to five. According to the the Kansas Action for Children that's 226,453 children! | Vikki Jo Stewart,
Literacy and Volunteer Management Coordinator Kansas State Library 200 Arco Place, Ste 309 Mail: 200 Arco Place, Box 132 Independence, Kansas 67301 (620) 331.8218 FAX (620) 331.9087 |
| Kansas Parent Information Resource Center | Title V horization of the Elementary and Secondary Educatiof the reauton Act, No Child Left Behind , authorizes establishing federally funded parental information and resource centers that provide training, information and support to parents. The Centers also provide support to SEAs (state education agencies & departments of education), LEAs (local education agencies & school districts), and other organizations that carry out parent education and family involvement programs. A major goal of the Centers is to support parents in helping their children meet the Kansas QPA (Quality Performance Accreditation) standards. | KPIRC Jane Groff, Director 3500 SW 10th Avenue Room 011E Topeka, KS 66604 (866) 711.6711 (785) 783.2975 (785) 215.8742 |
| Four-Year-Old At-Risk Program | This program provides a quality early childhood educational opportunity for four year old at-risk children to prepare them to be successful in school. There are multiple criteria to qualify for the program. In addition to the educational program, children receive services such as counseling, health, transportation and nutrition services. | Gayle Stuber Education Program Consultant Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1182 (785) 296.4964 |
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| Kansas Children's Cabinet & Trust Fund | The Mission Statement of the Kansas Children’s Cabinet is to identify, evaluate, recommend funding, promote, measure and reevaluate programs, prevention services and delivery services that directly benefit the physical and mental health, welfare, safety and overall well being of the children in Kansas. | Kansas Children's Cabinet & Trust Fund 900 SW Jackson St. Room 152 Topeka, KS 66612-1221 (785) 362.7044 (877) 204.5171 |
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| Parents as Teachers | PAT is a primary prevention program. It is designed to maximize children's overall development during the first three years of life, thus laying the foundation for school success and minimizing developmental problems that might interfere with learning. PAT is designed to serve ALL parents-from single, teenage mothers to two-parent, well-educated families. Experience has shown that parents want to be good parents and welcome the kind of support that PAT offers. | Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1182 (785) 296.4964 |
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| Kansas Action for Children | Kansas Action for Children is a private, not-for-profit, citizen-based corporation founded in 1979. We work on behalf of all children to ensure that their physical and emotional needs are met, and that they become healthy and contributing adults. | Kansas Action for Children 720 SW Jackson, Suite 201 Topeka, KS 66603 (785) 232.0550 FAX (785) 232.0699 |
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| Early Head Start | Early Head Start provides in-home, comprehensive, support services to pregnant women and families with children up to age 4. Early Head Start supports parents in fulfilling their roles and helps them move toward economic independence. Families must meet income eligibility guidelines. At least 10% of the total enrollment is available for children with disabilities. Parents working, attending school, or participating in job training can apply for child care services. | Mary Weathers Social and Rehabilitation Services KEHS Program Manager Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Room 681-W Topeka, Kansas 66612 (785) 296.4712 |
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| Kansas Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services | The Kansas Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services provides advice and assistance to all of state government on matters pertaining to preschool children with (or at risk of) developmental delays/disabilities. The Council can serve as: a voice for advocacy on behalf of young Kansans, a liaison between state government and local communities, a place to bring difficulties one has encountered, and much more. | Doug Bowman CCECDS, Coordinator 1000 SW Jackson, 10th Floor, LSOB Suite 220 Topeka, KS 66612-1274 (785) 296.1294 (800) 332.6262 FAX (785) 296.8616 |
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| Child and Adult Care Food Program | The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a child nutrition program of the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) which is administer by the Nutrition Services Team, Kansas State Department of Education. The program reimburses childcare centers, adult day care centers and family day care homes for serving nutritious meals to enrolled participants. Center and homes must be licensed or registered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. | Jodi Mackey, Director Child Nutrition & Wellness Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1182 (785) 296.1314 |
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| Kansas Department of Health and Environment | Infant-Toddler Services (ITS) is a comprehensive, statewide system of community-based, family-centered early intervention services for young children, ages 0-3, with disabilities and their families. The services are provided through the implementation of Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (IDEA) | Carolyn
Nelson KDHE - Bureau for Children, Youth and Families 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 220 Topeka, Kansas 66612-1274 (785) 291.3368 FAX: (785) 296.8616 (800) 332.6262 |
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| KAEYC | Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children | Diane Purcell |
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| KNEA | Kansas National Education Association | KNEA 715 SW 10th Ave Topeka, KS 66612-1686 (785) 232.8271 |
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| BlueSkyways | A Service of the Kansas State Library | Kansas State Library 300 S.W. 10th Avenue, Room 343 N Topeka, KS 66612-1593 (785) 296.3296 (800) 432.3919 FAX (785) 296.6650 |
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| Kansas Reading Association (KRA) | The Mission of the Kansas Reading Association is to promote learning through quality literacy experiences for all. | Susan Knell 612 W. Quincy St. Pittsburg, KS 66762 |
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| Make A Difference Information Network | The Make A Difference Information Network for Children and Adults with disabilities is for anyone seeking information about the services and resources that are available in Kansas. It is a network of many cooperating programs. |
Joe Johnson (785) 296.1317 (800) 332.6262 |
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| Kauffman Foundation | The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private foundation that works toward the vision of self-sufficient people in healthy communities. Its mission is to research and identify unfulfilled needs of society and to develop, implement and/or fund breakthrough solutions that have a lasting impact and offer people a choice and hope for the future. The Kauffman Foundation's work is focused on two areas: Youth Development and Entrepreneurial Leadership. | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 4801 Rockhill Road Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2046 (816) 932.1000 info@emkf.org |
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| Kansas Health Foundation | The Kansas Health Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of all Kansans. To fulfill this mission, our principles have directed us toward children's health, leadership, and public health in Kansas. | Kansas Health Foundation 309 East Douglas Wichita, KS 67202-9947 Locally: (316) 262.7676 Outside Wichita: (800) 373.7681 FAX (316) 262.2044 info@khf.org |
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| Kansas State Literacy Resource Center | The mission of the Kansas State Literacy Resource Center (SLRC) is to enhance systems, both public and private, which provide basic skills education across Kansas. The Center serves as the catalyst for collaborative efforts that address the needs of undereducated adults in Kansas | Dianne S. Glass State Director of Adult Education Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 (785) 296.7159 FAX (785) 296.0983 |
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| KITS Early Childhood Resource Center | The Early Childhood Resource Center is designed to provide professionals working with young children, and families with young children access to appropriate and diverse evaluation and assessment instruments, curricular materials, and professional materials. | Robin Bayless ECRC-KITS 2601 Gabriel Parsons, KS 67357 (620) 421.6550 x1651 (800) 362.0390 x1651 |
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| National Resources | Age Level: | |
| National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped | ||
| National Children’s Literacy Website | ||
| First Words Project | 0-5 years | |
| Reach Out and Read National Center | 0-5 years | |
| Reach Out and Read-A National Pediatric Literacy Program | 0-5 years | |
| Get Ready to Read | 0-5 years | |
| National Center for Family Literacy | 0-8 years | |
| Reading Excellence Program | 0-8 years | |
| Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement (CIERA) | 0-8 years | |
| Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy | 0-8 years | |
| Family Literacy Foundation | 0-8 years | |
| America Reads | 0-8 years | |
| Even Start | 0-8 years | |
| Family Literacy | 0-8 years | |
| Washington Research Institute | 0-8 years | |
| National Institute for Literacy | 0-8 years | |
| American Library Association | 0-8 years | |
| ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication | 0-8 years | |
| International Reading Association | 0-8 years | |
| Division for Early Childhood | 0-8 years | |
| Reading Is Fundamental | 0-8 years | |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | 0-8 years | |
| Center for Literacy and Disability Studies | 0-18 years | |
| Federal Resources for Educational Excellence | 0-21 years | |
| Foundation for California Early Literacy Learning Bibliography | 3-18 years | |
| Reading Buddies | 5-10 years | |
| LD OnLine | 5-18 years | |
| No Child Left Behind Web Site | 5-18 years | |
| International Dyslexia Association | 5-Adult | |
| Learning Disabilities Association of America | 5-Adult | |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities | 5-Adult | |
| National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) | 5-Adult | |
| Literacy Guide for Families & Educators | All Ages | |
| Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication | All Ages | |
| Read, Write, Think | All Ages | |
| Council for Exceptional Children | All Ages | |
| National Center on Adult Literacy | Adult Literacy | |
| National Assessments of Adult Literacy | Adult Literacy | |
| National LINCS | Adult Literacy | |
| Literacy.org | Adult Literacy | |
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| Family Literacy | Age Level: | |
| Family Literacy: Who Benefits? | 0-8 years | |
| Family Literacy: Respecting Family Ways | 0-8 years | |
| The International Braille Research Center Resource Library | 0-8 years | |
| Parent Involvement and Early Literacy | 0-8 years | |
| Family Involvement Storybook Corner | 0-8 years | |
 Parent
Involvement Podcasts: Keys to Success |
0-8 years | |
| Deaf Children in the Mainstream: What You Need to Know | 2-5 years | |
| Project EASE: Early Access to Success in Education, A Parent-Child Program | 3-5 years | |
| Family Literacy and the School Community: A Partnership for Lifelong Learning | 3-8 years | |
| The Transition to Kindergarten: A review of current Research and Promising Practices to Involve Families | 4-6 years | |
| Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center-Literacy, The Big Picture | 5-8 years | |
| Compact for Reading and the Home School Link | 5-8 years | |
| The
Effect of Family Literacy Interventions on Children’s Acquisition
of Reading: A Meta-Analysis Review |
5-8 years | |
| Family Involvement in Children's Education: Successful Local Approaches; An Idea Book | 5-13 years | |
| Family Literacy Resources | All Ages | |
| Family Literacy: Tapping into the Power of the Family | All Ages | |
| Children’s Literature and Disability | All Ages | |
| Adult and Family Literacy: Current Research and Future Directions | All Ages | |
| Longitudinal Study of Family Literacy Program Outcomes | All Ages | |
| Family Literacy Centers | All Ages |
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| Family Literacy Backpacks | All Ages |
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| Fun Sites | Age Level: | |
| 0-6 years | ||
| Cricket Magazine Group | 0-8 years | |
| Deafblind Manual Alphabet | 0-8 years | |
| Niehs Kid's Page Sing Along Songs | 0-10 years | |
| The Real Mother Goose | 0-13 years | |
| Kidspace, the Internet Public Library | 0-18 years | |
| The Mother Goose Pages | 1-8 years | |
| Sesame Street | 2-6 years | |
| Kid’s Korner and Toddler Tales | 2-14 years | |
| Literacy Websites for Preschoolers | 3-5 years | |
| Mr. Roger's Neighborhood | 3-5 years | |
| Dragon Tales | 3-5 years | |
| The Perpetual Preschool | 3-6 years | |
| Baby Karaoke | 3-6 years | |
| Caillou | 3-8 years | |
| Story Place, the Online Digital Library | 3-8 years | |
| Clifford the Big Red Dog | 3-8 years | |
| I SPY | 3-8 years | |
| KidSource Calendar-Summer Activities | 3-8 years | |
| Flash Play & Learn | 3-8 years | |
| Clifford's Interactive Storybooks | 3-8 years | |
| Welcome to Seussville | 3-8 years | |
| Berenstain Bear Country | 3-8 years | |
| Storyline
Online |
3-8 years | |
| RIF Online Activities for Reading and Writing | 3-12 years | |
| Bob The Builder | 3-10 years | |
| Starfall |
3-11 years | |
| RIF Reading Planet | 3-13 years | |
| International
Children’s Digital Library |
3-13 years | |
| Games and Stories From Nickelodeon | 3 years & up | |
| Alfy | 4-6 years | |
| Little Animals Activity Centre | 4-7 years | |
| Starfall Learning to Read online games | 4-7 years | |
| Kennedy Center Storytime Online | 4-8 years | |
| Arthur Online | 4-8 years | |
| Little Explorers Picture Dictionary with Links | 4-10 years | |
| Kids Fun Canada | 4-12 years | |
| Kids Online | 4-12 years | |
| Bembo’s ABC Zoo | 5-8 years | |
| 24 Hour Museum Trail | 5-8 years | |
| Ask Jeeves for Kids | 5-8 years | |
| Authors and Illustrators on the Web | 5-8 years | |
| Primarygames.com | 5-10 years | |
| Aesop’s Fables Online | 5-10 years | |
| Author Interviews (Podcasts and Videos) | 5-10 years | |
| FunBrain.com | 5-12 years | |
| Magic School Bus | 5-12 years | |
| Kids’ Vid | 5-12 years | |
| Sports Illustrated for Kids | 5-13 years | |
| America’s Story: Discover the Stories of America’s Past | 5-13 years | |
| Comic Creator | 5-13 years | |
| Kids Ark: A Cyber Space Station for Kids | 5-13 years | |
| International Children’s Digital Library | 5-15 years | |
| Windows to the Universe | 5-18 years | |
| Finding
Inspiration In Literature & Movies: Curriculua for Moview to Promote
literacy, learning and service |
6-18 years | |
| Zoom | 7-13 years | |
| Rhyme Zone | 7-14 years | |
| Puzzlemaker | 7 years-Adult | |
| The Official Home of the Mother Goose Society | All Ages | |
| The Official Eric Carle Website | All Ages | |
