Dr. Naja Ferjan Ramirez measured brain waves from 11-month-olds. She found that bilingual babies showed responses to both languages and had stronger brain responses in areas responsible for executive function. […]
Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce) is pleased to announce the merger of Start Early and the Early Learning Lab (ELL), a nonprofit with expertise in human-centered design, systems thinking and […]
In the last three decades, scientific research has demonstrated how deeply adversity in childhood becomes embedded into biology, behavior, and risk, and how these can be passed on to future […]
This resource, which was developed for families, offers practical ideas for encouraging literacy. The examples are logical, practical, and evidence-based. Learn more at https://familyconnect.org/browse-by-age/infants-and-toddlers/education-iandt/helping-your-blind-baby-learn-about-reading-and-writing/ Leer esta página en Español
Start Early thanks Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Commission on Equitable Funding for Early Childhood Education and Care for releasing its comprehensive report on the future of our state’s early care […]
We are very excited to announce the launch of the newly updated version of the Reflective Supervision Series training! These trainings will identify the key principles of reflective supervision, how […]
PAT National Office has implemented a great new feature for supervisors and affiliate administrators in the portal. This feature will allow you to view, print or pay any open order […]
Our new name serves as a rallying cry for the issue and our mission. Here’s why we feel this is more important than ever. https://startearly.org/post/the-ounce-is-now-start-early/
It’s nearly here! The PAT Portal and O.L.I.V.E.R. updates we’ve let you know are coming will be here in just a few days! Last minute tips/reminders: There may be some […]
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced $270 million in funding is available to assist child care providers across the state with reopening […]