4. We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers
of services for their children.
~In the school I work in we have multiple professional development seminars on ways to not only involve parents but ways to keep parents informed about what is going on in their child's classroom. I also send home a weekly news update to all of my parents that include curriculum goals and objectives as well as upcoming activities in the school. My school website also has many hot links to websites that are great educational resources at home.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION (DEC)
1. We shall engage in ongoing and systematic reflective inquiry and self-assessment for the
purpose of continuous improvement of professional performance and services to young children
with disabilities and their families.
~20% of every observation I have from my administrators is based on a student lead objective or goal that I have set at the beginning of the year. This goal is a way for me to track data and progress of a targeted group of students. It is also a way for me to be accountable and reflective upon the growth of my students. In my classroom I have multiple children that have IEP goals and ELL goals, these students are part of my observation goals and tie into this code of ethics.
Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues (NAEYC)
I-3A.1—To establish and maintain relationships of
respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers.
~ I am able to work very closely with the team mates in my school. We formally meet once a week to plan our next week's instruction and goals. We also meet once a week for professional development and once per month for staff development. I have gained a priceless amount of information and wisdom from working so closely with my team. The amount of information we share is so valuable for not only myself, but also for the students we work with.
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/
It appears you have a great network setup at school. I appreciate the examples you gave for sharing information and resources with parents as well as your evaluation process. I am sure that you are a valued member of your team!
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ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your comments because they are right on target of useful information. At my school we have resources for families to further their education, ways to owe your on business, and getting back into school etc.
I love that you choose the one about "empowering families". This is a great goal to have as a teacher. Understanding that the families are an important factor in education is wonderful. I enjoy reading your blog. And before this class, I NEVER read blogs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sonya :)
DeleteWhen the family is informed it makes it a lot easier for them to get involved in your programs. Newsletters require additional time that most of us do not have but they are key to keeping parents informed and involved.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, thank you for providing me with feedback throughout the class. I love the blog interactions, and hope we'll be able to continue.
ReplyDeleteWhen you can include family in on a child's learning experience, it makes the journey all the more better. It also make things a bit more simple.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to thank you for your support and insight throughout this course. I've learned a lot from you as a fellow colleague!
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