CODE OF ETHICS STATEMENTS THAT RESONATE TO ME

 

            DEC CODE OF ETHICS

 

1.  We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and those with whom we work.
    
2.  We shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and for the professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic decisions that enhance the quality of their lives.
    
3. We shall honor and respect the rights, knowledge, and skills of the multidisciplinary colleagues with whom we work recognizing their unique contributions to children, families, and the field of early childhood special education.
    

NAEYC CODE OF ETHICS

            1.1.3- To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

1.1.9- To advocate for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful.

I-2.3- To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the programs.

            In reading each of the statements brought awareness to me because, I look at my love, nurturing and passion and outgoing spirit that’s driven me to be an advocate to children and their parents, other families and the community.  I also, no as early childhood educators, we do try and go the extra mile of the way to ensure the development for our children and families we serve. Due to “Children Are Our Future” and we aim to help them strive for excellence.

 

References

 

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

 

The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.dec-sped.org/

 

 

THREE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR INFANT & TODDLERS

 

Toddler Development | Enfagrow.com

www.Enfagrow.com

 

 

How to Help Your Child Cope with Abuse: 7 Steps (with Pictures)

www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Child-Cope-with-Abuse

 

 

Education World: Parent Involvement in Schools

www.educationworld.com/a_special/parent_involvement.shtml  

RESOURCES FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD FIELD

Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices

 

•NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap

 

•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf

 

•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf

 

•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf

 

•NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf

 

•NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf

 

•Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller

 

•FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf

•Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.

Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Part 2: Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being

 

•Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf

 

•Websites:

 

 

◦World Forum Foundation

http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us

This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage

 

◦World Organization for Early Childhood Education

http://www.omep-usnc.org/

Read about OMEP's mission.

 

◦Association for Childhood Education International

http://acei.org/

Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.

Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week's Application assignment.

 

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations

 

•National Association for the Education of Young Children

http://www.naeyc.org/

 

•The Division for Early Childhood

http://www.dec-sped.org/

 

•Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

http://www.zerotothree.org/

 

•WESTED

http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm

 

•Harvard Education Letter

http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85

 

•FPG Child Development Institute

http://www.fpg.unc.edu/

 

•Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/

 

•HighScope

http://www.highscope.org/

 

•Children's Defense Fund

http://www.childrensdefense.org/

 

•Center for Child Care Workforce

http://www.ccw.org/

 

•Council for Exceptional Children

http://www.cec.sped.org/

 

•Institute for Women's Policy Research

http://www.iwpr.org/

 

•National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education

http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/

 

•National Child Care Association

http://www.nccanet.org/

 

•National Institute for Early Education Research

http://nieer.org/

 

•Pre[K]Now

http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067

 

•Voices for America's Children

http://www.voices.org/

 

•The Erikson Institute

http://www.erikson.edu/

 

Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

 

Tip: Use the Journal option under Search & Find on the library website to find journals by title.

 

•YC Young Children

•Childhood

•Journal of Child & Family Studies

•Child Study Journal

•Multicultural Education

•Early Childhood Education Journal

•Journal of Early Childhood Research

•International Journal of Early Childhood

•Early Childhood Research Quarterly

•Developmental Psychology

•Social Studies

•Maternal & Child Health Journal

•International Journal of Early Years Education