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ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

Our mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.

 

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Promoting Early Language and Literacy Development - ZERO TO THREE’s Policy Center announces the release of a new video illustrating how early language and literacy development contributes to a child’s success throughout life. Play the video right from our website and show it to policymakers, advocates, community partners, and others.

WHAT'S NEW

Building Connections to Support Literacy: Systems of Early Learning for Children Birth to Age 8 - This informative webinar highlights the importance of starting from birth to support learning, development and future school achievement. Funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, the featured presenters discuss the importance of the first three years in setting the stage for learning and literacy. Click here to find out more.

Early Language and Literacy - Learning to read and write doesn’t start in kindergarten or first grade. Developing language and literacy skills begins at birth through everyday loving interactions. Learn More>

Parenting Infants and Toddlers Today Webinar - Our new national parent survey offers critical insight into the issues facing parents of very young children. Read the detailed report , listen to experts discuss the findings, and explore our resource kit that includes downloadable handouts and more.

 
ZERO TO THREE’s 25th National Training Institute (NTI) - The NTI this year is scheduled to be held in Phoenix December 9-11, 2010.
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border=0 Home Visiting: Past, Present, and Future - The contributors to this issue of Zero to Three describe how the landscape for home visiting has changed over the last decade, with greater collaboration among national home visiting models and more rigorous evaluation leading to a better understanding of the key factors that can make programs successful. More Details


border=0 Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups - This revised edition of the best-selling Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups: Developmentally Appropriate Practice provides the latest information about the elements of quality care that support optimal development and learning for young children. More Details


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