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 “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.
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