A Note of Thanks

Thanks everyone for all of the input, all of the insight, and your professionalism.

Code of Ethics

My National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC Code of Ethics I relate to

I-1.1—To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood are and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training. This one is important because as one the presenters in our resources stated that continuing to gain knowledge is a sign of professionalism. There is always something new to learn, I always say when you stop learning you stop growing. 

P-1.2—We shall care for and educate children in positive emotional and social environments that are cognitively stimulating and that support each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure. Being a multicultural educator is another professional teaching goal that I have; children come in all shapes, forms, and fashions, which makes them uniquely different. 

I-2.2—To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve. One of my professional goals is to create an environment where families can come and receive high quality care for their children and where they will become grade school ready.

My Division for Early Childhood (DEC) ethics I relate to are:

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 of those with whom we work. This one is important because without integrity you cannot build a foundation that will be solid. Therefore without a solid foundation you cannot be a support for the families you serve or be the children’s advocate. Having to stand up and right a wrong will take integrity and honest from within.

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. Like Ms. Starks said being a professional means recognizing that everyone does not always have your same perspective as you , and being able to embrace the other persons way sometimes.

We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.  I feel that it is important for people in any profession to have a mentor when they are entering a field. Being able to listen and use someone with wisdom as a sounding board in your profession is a great personal resource.