Professional Development Resources
General Resources
Supporting children’s social emotional development.
Promoting high-quality research and informing policy through free access to thousands of publications and datasets
The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old. Administers the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program.
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. DEC is an international membership organization for those who work with or on behalf of young children (0-8) with disabilities and other special needs and their families.
Offers information, research, outreach and networking opportunities related to children and child care.
A national commission that works to ensure the protection of consumers, families and children from products that pose significant safety hazards. The U.S. CPSC produces hundreds of free publications on a variety of safety topics.
Supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NECTAC serves to improve service systems and outcomes for children and families.
NAEYC Statements
Anti-Discrimination Position Statement
Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
NAEYC Standards For Early Childhood Professional Preparation
English Language Learners
The WIDA Consortium is made up of 39 U.S. states and territories dedicated to the research, design and implementation of a high-quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate system to support English language Learners in K-12 contexts. This comprehensive system, based on research and educator feedback, is built on standards, assessments and professional learning.
Local Resources
The New Hampshire Early Learning Standards are a statewide resource for everyone who loves, cares for, and educates young children. The Standards provide essential information to support and enhance children’s development and learning.
A Guide to Understanding Early Childhood Special Education Systems
Our Mission... "To provide educational leadership and services which promote equal educational opportunities and quality practices and programs that enable New Hampshire residents to become fully productive members of society."
The Department of Education offers a wide variety of programs and services in support of New Hampshire's students, teachers, educators, administrators, families, and community members.
Provides information, support and technical assistance to school districts and others to improve outcomes for preschool children with disabilities and their families