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Important Links

Here are important links to websites that can support the early childhood professional in their work as well as their professional development.

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Professional Resources

MSDE Division of Early Childhood Child Care Providers Website

MD Child Care Credential Program

Maryland EXCELS

Child Development Associate Credential™

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MSFCCA –

MD State Family Child Care Association

MSCCA - Maryland State Child Care Association

NAFCC-

National Association for Family Child Care

NAEYC –

National Association of Young Children

Ready at Five

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MD Association for the Education of Young Children

MD SEFEL Pyramid Model

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National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations

Teachstone and CLASS®

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Zero to Three

Fred Rogers Center

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Maryland Families Engage

Abilities Network

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Project ACT

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Cerebral Palsy Guide

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Pure Play Every Day, Inc.

MD WIDA Portal

WIDA Early Years promotes equitable early care and education opportunities for young multilingual children. MD is a WIDA Early Years Member State. Visit the MD Portal to learn more about WIDA and the resources available to support MD educators and multilingual children and families.

MD Program Resources

MD Early Learning Standards

Birth - 8 Years

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Early Learning Assessment (ELA)

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Children Study Their World (CSW)- Preschool Curriculum

Healthy Beginnings

MD Family Engagement Framework and Toolkit