This is a list of all documents accepted for permanent retention under the subject classification 'Education: Early childhood education'.
Education:
Early childhood education
Catalogue of Reports to the General Assembly (1999, covering Calendar Year 1998)
This report identifies the reports sent to the General Assembly in a calendar year. It contains multiple items on a variety of topical areas, which are useful to lawmakers in considering the effectiveness of educational programs.
Catalogue of Reports to the General Assembly and the Governor {periodical start}
The School Code (105 ILCS 5/2-3.87) requires the State Board of Education to submit annually to the General Assembly and Governor a "catalogue containing each report which the State Board of Education was required to make during the preceding 12- month period to the General Assembly or to the General Assembly and Governor." This catalogue identifies the material that was formally transmitted to meet legal requirements.
Closer Look: An Examination of African American Men in Illinois 2009 Final Report, A
final report and recommendations of the first statewide Taskforce on the Condition of African American Men in Illinois. This document, A Closer Look: An Examination of the Condition of African American Men in Illinois, represents the work of the Taskforce over the past six months. Established by statute in August 2008 (20 ILCS 1305/10-32), the Taskforce has examined the persistent and complex disparities and profound lack of opportunities that create barriers to success for a disproportionate number of African American men. Through formal assessment of resources and data and grassroots exploration of the opinions of over 500 African American males who participated in town hall meetings across Illinois, the Taskforce has formulated recommendations for policy in the areas of health, employment, criminal justice, education and fatherhood. These recommendations should guide us in our important work to improve the critical services African American men across Illinois with such help these men will be enabled to realize their full potential and enriching life for all of Illinois citizens.
Early Childhood Care and Education Position Statement: Adopted January 20, 2000
Illinois State Board of Education position statement on early childhood programs and services, which are founded on research-based knowledge about child development; promote the child's emotional, physical, mental and social well-being; and support nurturing families.
Executive Order (2002, 1)
Governor's executive order creating the Illinois Agenda for Excellence in Education.
Illinois Birth to Three: Program Standards & Resource Guide (2002, November)
In Illinois, the Early Childhood Block Grant is enabling communities across the state to work with families to lay the foundations for future success in school and in life from the beginning of their childrens lives. The standards and quality indicators in this document are the basis for the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality birth to three programs.
Illinois Early Learning Standards (2004, August)
This final draft of the Illinois Early Learning Standards standards is a synthesis of their many views. The standards are organized to parallel in content the Illinois Learning Standards for K-12 education. Included are benchmarks for learning in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Physical Development and Health, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and Social/Emotional Development.
Illinois Libraries Spring 2005 (85 2005, 3 Spring)
Contents include: Primary Materials Used by Illinois State History Researchersby Jana Brubaker; The Collection of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts at Northern Illinois University Libraries by Rebecca A. Martin and Chalermsee Olson; Baby TALK Lapsits: Empowering Librarians for Early Childhood Leadership by Claudia Quigg; An Examination of John Franklin Jamesons Role as a Great Leader in theEstablishment of the National Archives of the United States by Vincent P. Tinerella.
Illinois State Budget FY 2009 (covers July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009)
Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget as presented to the General Assembly by Governor Rod R. Blagojevich. It contains detailed recommendations for appropriations by fund as proposed by the Governor for the various departments and agencies of state government.
Inclusion Resource Manual
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago received a three-year grant from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities for the Social Inclusion Project. The grant provided funds for staff at three Easter Seals sites and four partner sites to receive specialized on-site training and mentoring on including children with developmental disabilities in the early childhood classroom. Easter Seals has also been able to offer inclusion and special needs trainings to directors, teachers, and paraprofessionals from childcare centers all around Chicago. This manual is designed to share what was learned and to provide practical tools for use in the classroom for the journey of including children with disabilities.