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Washington State PTA parent-friendly Grade Level Expectations

Early Childhood Services
ESD 101's Center for Early Childhood Services provides both direct service and consultation to districts in the areas of pre-school and early childhood education. Major activities include the operation of child care centers in the Mead School District and an Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) for low-income children in Lincoln, Ferry and Stevens counties.

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• 50 Ways Parents Can Help Schools - North Central Regional Educational Laboratory's list of ways parents can become involved in schools.
   
   
• American Academy of Pediatrics - Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young children.
   
• Family Education - Launched in September, 2000, the company's mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning.
   
• How Can I Be Involved in My Child's Education? - Article from the National Parent Information Network.
   
• National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education - NCPIE is a coalition of major education, community, public service, and advocacy organizations working to create meaningful family-school partnerships in every school in America.
   
• National Parent Information Network - The mission of NPIN is to provide access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education.
   
• National PTA - National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of it
   
• Parent involvement in education - NWREL article in the School Improvement Research Series
   
• Parents helping parents - PHP is a family resource center serving parents of children with special needs.
   
• The Administration for Children and Families - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding state, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children.