The following links lead to early childhood advocacy initiatives that focus on social change on behalf of children, families, and the early childhood field.

WEBSITE: WORLDWIDE TEACHER SHORTAGE: REGIONAL AND GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS

http://www.businessinsider.com/theres-a-massive-global-teacher-shortage-2016-10

WEBSITE: LEGISLATIVE HOT TOPICS

https://www.literacyworldwide.org/

WEBSITE: TAKEN ACTION NOW

http://www.naeyc.org/policy/action

WEBSITE: WHAT WE DO: POLICY

http://www.nbcdi.org/what-we-do/policy

BOOK EXCERPT: COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING

As you read this information and the Guided Notes , consider how these apply to Part 2 and Part 3 of your Work Product.

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This information is beneficial in the context of Part 2 and Part 3 of your Work Product.

ARTICLE: HOW TO BE A VOICE FOR BABIES: USING DATA TO ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/496-how-to-use-data-to-advocate-effectively

ARTICLE: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE EARLY YEARS: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF FRAMING

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/482-understand-the-basics-of-framing-to-communicate-effectively

ARTICLE: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE EARLY YEARS: THE ELEMENTS OF THE FRAME: PART ONE

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/483-the-elements-of-framing-communications-context-numbers-and-messengers

ARTICLE: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE EARLY YEARS: THE ELEMENTS OF THE FRAME: PART TWO

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/484-the-elements-of-framing-communications-visuals-tone-and-metaphors

ARTICLE: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE EARLY YEARS: STRATEGIES FOR BECOMING A BETTER COMMUNICATOR

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/486-strategies-for-becoming-a-better-communicator-and-advocate

ARTICLE: FRAMING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INFANT-TODDLER PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/485-framing-early-childhood-development-recommendations-for-professionals-and-advocates

Early childhood product

WEBSITE: KIDS COUNT DATA CENTER

WEBSITE: NATIONAL AND STATE FACTS

WEBSITE: U.S. CHILD STATE DATA

http://www.cwla.org/our-work/advocacy/

WEBSITE: DATA TOOLS

WEBSITE: ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL

WEBSITE: DIVISION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

http://www.dec-sped.org/

WEBSITE: INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION

WEBSITE: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

WEBSITE: NATIONAL BLACK CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

BOOK EXCERPT: DEVELOPING INITIATIVES