THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

OUR MISSION:  To make developmentally-appropriate science available to preschool children throughout the United States by serving as a national advocate on behalf of science for young children, their teachers, and their families. 

SERVICES OF THE CENTER:

•  Create awareness of both the role and benefits of science for pre-school youngsters;

•  Gather and disseminate information about age- and developmentally-appropriate early childhood science approaches, curricula, activities, and other resources;

•  Offer training opportunities to assist teachers and early childhood leaders who wish to engage children in age- and developmentally- appropriate "sense of wonder" science;

•  Establish a national network of ten or more "Head Start on Science" Training / Dissemination Sites;

•  Seek affiliations with a broad spectrum of science and early childhood professional organizations who share our interest in making high-quality science experiences available to young children;

•  Work with others toward incorporating appropriate science training requirements in Early Childhood certification programs;

•  Share information about the Center and about science for young children through a variety of avenues such as a Center website, occasional newsletters, and workshops and conferences.

HOW TO CONTACT US:

PHONE: (562) 985-4801
FAX: (562) 985-7164
E-Mail: sci4kids@csulb.edu