Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Open textbook
a presentation of how and why children grow, develop, and learn. We will look at how we change physically over time from conception through adolescence.
Early Education and Care in Inclusive Settings
This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess their own level in terms of the eight core competencies, across the infant-toddler, preschool and out-of-school age range.
The Role of Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
The Role of Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Education. Explores the impact of personal experiences and social identity on teaching effectiveness and objectivity when working with young children and families.
Contemporary Families: An Equity Lens (2020, OpenOregon, CC BY)
Parenting & Family Diversity Issues (2020, Iowa State, CC BY-NC-SA)
Lifespan Development (Lumen Learning)
Nemours Childhood Wellness Policy Workbook: Creating an Environment for Preschoolers to Develop Healthy Habits for Life (OER Commons)
Educational Learning Theories, 2nd ed. (Dalton State College/Galileo)
Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education
National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
Resources for accommodating children of diverse backgrounds and households.
National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning
Professional development resource for ECE instructors.
Early Learning Inclusion Resources
Explore this resource guide with links and handouts detailing inclusionary resources in an Early Learning setting.
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5.
National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement
Resource to enhance family involvement in your program.
National Center for Infants, Toddlers & Families: Zero to Three
Newsletters and resources on child behavior, maltreatment, education and public policy.
Overview of Social Issues Affecting Children
Merck manuals
Critical Issues in Early Childhood Teacher Education by 
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Young Children by 
Family Involvement in Early Education and Child Care by 
Diversity, Special Needs and Inclusion in Early Years Education by 
Supporting Vulnerable Children in the Early Years by 
Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Young Children 0-5 Years by 
