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      Below you will find a variety of websites that the Illinois Early Intervention Training Program feels are valuable resources for professionals serving children and families in the Illinois Early Intervention System.

      • Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
      • Beach Center on Disability
      • Center for the Advanced Study of Excellence (CASE) in Early Childhood and Family Support
      • Center for Social emotional foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
      • Coaching in Early Childhood
      • The Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center
      • Early Intervention Family Alliance
      • Family Voices
      • Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
      • Institute for Family Centered Care
      • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
      • National Dissemination Center for Children with disabilities (NICHYC) - Legacy resources only
      • Pathways Awareness Foundation
      • PACER Center
      • Zero to Three

      Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

      301-588-8252

      A network of centers on disabilities for research, training, and service.  A directory of the centers throughout the country is available.

      Beach Center on Disability

      785-864-7600

      At the University of Kansas and part of Kansas' University Center on Disability, provides many resources on young children with disabilities and their families, for families and professionals.

      Center for the Advanced Study of Excellence (CASE) in Early Childhood and Family Support

      A part of the Family, Infant, Preschool Program (FIPP), this Center provides evidence based practices to support professionals in partnering with families. 

      Center for Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)

      1-866-433-1966

      Federally funded center providing resources for families and professionals around promoting positive social-emotional development and positive behaviors in young children.

      Coaching in Early Childhood

      Provides information and resources related to how to use evidence-based practices to provide supports to families within the context of their natural learning environments.

      The Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center

      919-962-2001

      ECTA provides an array of services and supports to improve service systems and outcomes for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children with special needs and their families.

      Early Intervention Family Alliance

      A group committed to making sure that families actively participate in early intervention at the national, state, and local levels.  Created and led by family leaders.

      Family Voices

      888-835-5669

      A national network providing families with information and other supports to ensure family-centered care for all families with children with special health care needs and/or disabilities.

      Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute

      919-966-2622

      At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has multiple research, training, and policy projects, centered on all children birth to 8 years and their families.  Many projects focus specifically on young children with or at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.

      Institute for Family Centered Care

      301-652-0281

      Multiple resources for families and professionals to encourage family-centered services.

      National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

      202-232-8777

      Professional organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children.  Multiple resources for professionals.

      National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHYC)

      NICHYC's website closed on Sept. 30, 2014 and the materials are now available on the Center for Parent Information and Resources.  The NICHYC legacy resources are available in English and Spanish.

      Pathways Awareness Foundation

      Pathways Awareness is uniquely dedicated to increasing knowledge about the gift of early detection and the benefit of early therapy for infants and children with early motor delays. Pathways Awareness honors and supports parents by providing knowledge, information, and a sense of community as they guide their children on life's journey.

      PACER Center

      888-248-0822

      Parent training and information (PTI) center providing resources, services, and materials for families with children and disabilities.  National technical assistance center to all state PTIs, in partnership with regional technical assistance centers.  has a directory of all PTIs in the country.

      Zero to Three

      202-638-1144

      Organization that provides various web-base resources, publications, and videos on the development of infants and young children for families and professionals.  Some sites require log in, but registration is free.

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