{"id":2018,"date":"2019-03-22T19:40:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T19:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/necpa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2018"},"modified":"2019-06-09T21:17:45","modified_gmt":"2019-06-09T21:17:45","slug":"parent-educator-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/parent-educator-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent &#038; Educator Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-488031 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-189613 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-114896\" style=\"height: 36px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-756223 kc_text_block sf-text-shadow-title\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Parent &#038; Educator Resources<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-207968\" style=\"height: 40px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-865024 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-865649 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-51420\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-704557 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advancements in technology can be overwhelming for parents and educators as they navigate through the many choices of learning media aimed at young children. How much screen time is appropriate? What types of applications and websites are right for children? The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation acknowledges and understands the potential benefits of incorporating learning media as an enhancement tool for a child\u2019s development. The use of age appropriate and research-based applications can be beneficial tools for children to become familiarized with technological skills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These technologies are very much a part of our world and the key is to find a balance as we incorporate day-to-day technology into our lives. Apps and screen time can never serve as a substitute for meaningful one on one connections, however, when used appropriately and through active engagement the use of this technology can complement a child\u2019s learning and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The links below serve as great resources to a variety of learning activities, including hands on learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-582113\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-895095 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>Click on the links below to learn more about these resources!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-476670\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-243735 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-77407 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-140334\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-457600 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#parents\">Resources for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-630977 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"#parents\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ProgramResources3.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-549234\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-78140 kc_col-sm-1 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-1\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-37660 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-397630\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-872648 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#classroom\">Resources for the Classroom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-801662 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"#classroom\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ProgramResources2.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-33634\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-91638 kc_col-sm-1 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-1\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-793263 kc_col-sm-3 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-375871\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-149858 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#professional\">Professional Development<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-374295 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <a  href=\"#professional\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ProgramResources1.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-148336\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-798575 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-249471 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-311442 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-191167 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-889418 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-946151 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-754778 divider_line\">\n\t<div class=\"divider_inner divider_line1\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1131 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"parents\"><\/a>For Parents<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-672415\" style=\"height: 40px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-989871 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-539934 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-994606 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/daniel-tiger-for-parents.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DanielTiger1.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-584558\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-436775 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/daniel-tiger-for-parents.html\">Daniel Tiger for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-634399 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This free and simple app empowers parents and caregivers with songs and videos from Daniel Tiger.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a downloadable application for phones and tablets. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-666372 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-444131 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/activities-and-articles\/#.Wypym9MvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DanielTiger_Collection2.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-953797\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-69306 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/activities-and-articles\/#.Wypym9MvxTY\">Daniel Tiger Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-924724 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBS LearningMedia is a free website that contextualizes PBS resources for classroom use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-945147 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-199884 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/nunu.pbs.org\/parents\/childdevelopmenttracker\/index.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ChildDevelopment3.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-194127\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-677377 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/nunu.pbs.org\/parents\/childdevelopmenttracker\/index.html\">PBS Child Development Tracker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-536457 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Child Development Tracker provides hands on activities and interactive games for each age group. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-170503\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-904616 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1992 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-339040 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/naturecat\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Naturecat4.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-849158\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-992905 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/naturecat\/\">Nature Cat Learning Resources from PBS KIDS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-719952 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection gives you videos, games, and activity ideas to help kids get into nature!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-212556 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-709088 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/nature_cat_interactives_diy\/#.Wyp0j9MvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Naturecatcollection5.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-403585\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-341125 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/nature_cat_interactives_diy\/#.Wyp0j9MvxTY\">Nature Cat Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-112922 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection gives you videos, games, and activity ideas to help kids get into nature!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-514326 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-198149 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/nature-cats-great-outdoors.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Naturecatapp6.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-450076\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-540475 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/nature-cats-great-outdoors.html\">Nature Cat\u2019s Great Outdoors App<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-783162 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This free app is an on-the-go toolset that will inspire kids to explore nature \u2013 in the backyard, at a local park, or even looking out the window. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-350\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-801964 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-542413 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-120886 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/pegcat.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pegandcat7.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-124081\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-836701 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/pegcat.html\">Peg + Cat Learning Resources on PBS KIDS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-856601 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection offers activities, games, and video clips to help introduce and reinforce early math concepts for Pre-K.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-166712 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-287656 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/supplemental-activities\/#.Wyp1rtMvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pegandcatcollection8.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-713176\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-666923 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/supplemental-activities\/#.Wyp1rtMvxTY\">Peg + Cat Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-844533 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection offers activities, games, and video clips to help introduce and reinforce early math concepts for Pre-K.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-587767 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-71977 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/play-pbs-kids-games.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pegandcatcollection9.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-179045\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-188437 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/play-pbs-kids-games.html\">The PBS KIDS Games App<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-178212 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great, free app for any place where wifi can be a problem! No wifi is required! Once the app is downloaded and you select from more than 100 games to pre-load onto your device, the tablet does not need to be connected to wifi or data, allowing kids to play with safe, educational games from PBS KIDS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-124478 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-939100 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-676820 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.anchorit.gov\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AnchorIt.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-357639\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-118896 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anchorit.gov\/\">Anchor It! Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-369552 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>The NECPA are now community leaders for the Anchor It! Campaign\u00a0to help raise awareness\u00a0about the dangers of TV and furniture tip-over incidents in the home.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-920650 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-500168 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-681990\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-343384 divider_line\">\n\t<div class=\"divider_inner divider_line1\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-608917 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-863115 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-205817\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-866300 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"classroom\"><\/a>For the Classroom<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-757136\" style=\"height: 40px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-198902 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-373264 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-887274 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/lifes-little-lessons\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DanielTigerLifesLittle10.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-373748\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-482934 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/lifes-little-lessons\/\">Life&#039;s Little Lessons &#8211; Series of Projects<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-356009 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life\u2019s Little Lessons is a collection of fun and flexible resources designed for early childcare providers that are based on the principles of Fred Rogers\u2019 landmark social-emotional learning curriculum. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each topic contains Teacher Tips and a Classroom Activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-504818 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-962135 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/activities-and-articles\/#.Wypym9MvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/DanielTiger_Collection2.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-303929\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-493957 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/supplemental-activities\/#.Wyp1rtMvxTY\">Daniel Tiger Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-405299 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBS LearningMedia is a free website that contextualizes PBS resources for classroom use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-611557 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-732705 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/scratchjr\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/scratchjr.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-804445\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-229833 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/scratchjr\/\">Scratch Jr. App<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-240363 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, kids can create their own interactive stories and games while learning basic creative coding concepts. This resource is aimed at schoolagers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-778394\" style=\"height: 40px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-217725 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-983985 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-51457 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/rmpbs.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/teaching-coding\/#.WypzldMvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/teachingcoding.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-924692\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-556533 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rmpbs.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/teaching-coding\/#.WypzldMvxTY\">ScratchJr Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-654281 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-919173\">This collection includes sample lesson plans and support videos to help educators explore the why, what, and how of creative coding for kids! This is a Professional Development Workshop for educators. Contact your state licensing representative to see if this qualifies for state training.<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-970988 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-517029 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/naturecat\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Naturecat4.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-653297\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-877233 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/naturecat\/\">Nature Cat Learning Resources from PBS KIDS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-113648 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection gives you videos, games, and activity ideas to help kids get into nature!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-637561 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-217616 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/nature_cat_interactives_diy\/#.Wyp0j9MvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Naturecatcollection5.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-484595\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-303089 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/nature_cat_interactives_diy\/#.Wyp0j9MvxTY\">Nature Cat Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-218820 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection gives you videos, games, and activity ideas to help kids get into nature!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-834653\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-225221 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-425788 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-354805 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/nature-cats-great-outdoors.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Naturecatapp6.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-30362\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-383229 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/apps\/nature-cats-great-outdoors.html\">Nature Cat\u2019s Great Outdoors App<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-811936 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This free app is an on-the-go toolset that will inspire kids to explore nature \u2013 in the backyard, at a local park, or even looking out the window. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-928303 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-550722 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/pegcat.html\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pegandcat7.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-769580\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-101342 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbskids.org\/learn\/pegcat.html\">Peg + Cat Learning Resources on PBS KIDS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-283754 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection offers activities, games, and video clips to help introduce and reinforce early math concepts for Pre-K.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-743399 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-636394 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/supplemental-activities\/#.Wyp1rtMvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/pegandcatcollection8.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-169311\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-908146 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/supplemental-activities\/#.Wyp1rtMvxTY\">Peg + Cat Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-434268 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collection offers activities, games, and video clips to help introduce and reinforce early math concepts for Pre-K.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-981181\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-177400 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-373817 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-100814 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/sesame-street-crafts\/#.Wyp19tMvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/sesamestcollection.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-846206\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-264334 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/sesame-street-crafts\/#.Wyp19tMvxTY\">Sesame Street Collection on PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-362381 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sesame Street collection on PBS LearningMedia offers printable worksheets, videos, and more that teach a variety of concepts to preschoolers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-652238 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-876246 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/wild-kratts-lesson-plans\/#.Wypy-tMvxTY\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/wildkratts.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-567625\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-621943 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whut.pbslearningmedia.org\/collection\/wild-kratts-lesson-plans\/#.Wypy-tMvxTY\">Wild Kratts Collection PBS LearningMedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-538524 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore nature-related lesson plans for school age children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-997100 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-672403\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-994032 divider_line\">\n\t<div class=\"divider_inner divider_line1\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-941801 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-364500 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-790648 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"professional\"><\/a>Professional Development<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-934463 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing professional development is vital to maintaining \u00a0Just as technology has impacted our approach to teaching children, it has also provided opportunities for distance learning for early childhood education professionals. At the NECPA, we understand that many Early Childhood professionals take advantage of both in-person and online professional development training. The links below serve <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although NECPA, does not formally endorse any specific continuing education provider, the below resources are nationally recognized educational institutes. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-275247\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-957658 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-16294 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-272214 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/teacherline\/catalog\/courses\/SCIE1302\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PBS_1.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-451043\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-782362 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/teacherline\/catalog\/courses\/SCIE1302\/\">Science Teaching Strategies for Center-Based Preschool Educators<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-937084 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\nIn this one-hour, self-paced training, you will learn key strategies for sharing science with young children ages 3 to 5-years old. The content features video-based professional development modules with classroom teachers modeling four key strategies: setting up Learning Environments, engaging in Science Talk, Documentation and Reflection, and Individualized Instruction.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-609395 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-596842 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/teacherline\/catalog\/sections\/SCIE1304.5\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PBS_Science2.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-802528\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-488670 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/teacherline\/catalog\/sections\/SCIE1304.5\/\">Science Teaching Strategies for Family Child Care Educators<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-617175 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this one-hour, self-paced training, you will learn key strategies for sharing science with young children ages 3 to 5-years old. The content features video-based professional development modules with classroom teachers modeling four key strategies: setting up Learning Environments, engaging in Science Talk, Documentation and Reflection, and Individualized Instruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-980417 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-490914 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/teacherline\/catalog\/sections\/SCIE1306.5\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PBS_Spanish3.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-180185\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-54317 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/teacherline\/catalog\/sections\/SCIE1306.5\/\">Science Teaching Strategies for Family Child Care Educators in Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-43111 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this one-hour, self-paced training, you will learn key strategies for sharing science with young children in home-based child care settings. The content features video-based professional development modules with family child care educators modeling four key strategies: setting up Learning Environments, engaging in Science Talk, Documentation and Reflection, and Individualized Instruction. The training is available in English or Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-977136\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-676512 kc_row kc_row_inner\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-800255 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-856661 kc_shortcode kc_single_image sf-png-shadow2\">\n\n        <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuallabschool.org\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_self\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/VirtualLab4.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"kc-image-overlay\"><i class=\"sl-link\"><\/i><\/div>    <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-502984\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-979163 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtuallabschool.org\/\">The Department of Defense Child Development Virtual Lab School at The Ohio State University<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-280490 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created by experts at The Ohio State University, the Virtual Lab School (VLS) addresses a critical need for an easy to navigate online professional development and resource system that empowers professionals to build their knowledge and skills around research-based practices in child care and youth development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-58034 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-239189 kc_col-sm-4 kc_column_inner kc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"kc_wrapper kc-col-inner-container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-961471\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-396657\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":2267,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-blank-4.php","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Parent &amp; Educator Resources - NECPA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/parent-educator-resources\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Parent &amp; Educator Resources - NECPA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Parent &#038; Educator Resources Advancements in technology can be overwhelming for parents and educators as they navigate through the many choices of learning media aimed at young children. 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