Resources
Caring for a young child is an important and often consuming task. There are many resources available that offer suggestions and guidance for the families of young children. The following links will take you to some useful information.
PEAK Parent Center is excited to unveil our their electronic newsletter. This edition is packed full of great back to school tips and resources to help launch a successful school year!
In this edition:
- Effective Communication-It's Key!
- Does Your Child Have a "Life Book?"
- 2011 Conference on Inclusive Education: Expand Your Toolbox and Construct New Possibilities
- Ask a Parent Advisor: 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act
- Transition to College
- New Book! Peer Tutoring and Support: Making Inclusive Education Work
Click here to view the full e-newsletter!
Colorado Department of Education Links to Education
Child Care Connections
Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado
El Paso County Dept. of Health and Environment
Colorado Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs
El Paso County Dept. of Human Services
El Paso County Parks and Leisure Services
El Paso County Mental Health Association
Memorial Hospital for Children
Peak Parent Center, information about training and mentoring opportunities
Special Kids Special Families
The American Academy of Pediatricians, information on health and safety
The National Association for the Education of Young Children, offers information on printed material to share with young children and determining the quality of child care providers
The National Military Family Association, information and resources for military families
Zero to Three, use the Parents button on their homepage to find information on many topics important to families caring for children 0-3 years of age.