A Few Code of Ethics in Early Childhood

Responsive Family Centered Practices (DEC)

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/  

     

Early Childhood Resources

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

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.

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/

Walden Library Articles:

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

Additional Resources:

http://www.drjean.org/

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/

http://www.scholastic.com/home/

A Little Inspiration!

"In many places, classrooms are overcrowded and curricula are outdated. Most of our qualified teachers are underpaid, and many of our paid teachers are unqualified. So we must give every child a place to sit and a teacher to learn from. Poverty must not be a bar to learning, and learning must offer an escape from poverty."~ President L.B. Johnson~

"If we don't stand up for children, we don't stand for much" ~Marian Wright Edelman~

"She who teaches never ceases to learn"

“I had a built-in passion that it was important to make a real contribution to the world.” ~The Passion for Early Childhood~

“Seeing how involved my parents were, it made me want to be involved as well.” ~The Passion for Early Childhood~

My Personal Childhood Web

My Mother: My mother stayed at home to care for me and my two brothers until we were all in school. She sacrificed her career in order for my family to have a stay at home mom. My mother has always supported me and has encouraged me to be an independent, self-sufficient woman.

My Father: My father has been a constant source of stability and calm in my life. My father has always provided for my family financially and has been a stellar example of a selfless educator.

My Grandmother: My grandmother was always my number one fan and cheerleader. She was constantly reminding me how special I was to her and how her and I had a unique connection. I still feel connected her even though she has been gone for five years now. She helps guide my decisions and I see signs of her influence in my life all the time.

My Brothers: My brothers and I share a special relationship because we have experienced our life  and childhood together. My brothers have recently told me how proud they are of me and we have begun to share an adult friendship as well as our sibling connections.

A positive thought...

I love this drawing because this student would draw me pictures and words of encouragement every day during her application center time. It reminds me that  my students inspire me in ways that I could have never imagined before teaching. They uplift me and encourage me, they can turn around any bad day I have with their innocence and love of life!

A quote I live by!

 "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about"

A New Journey Begins!

I am so excited to be starting my Master's Degree this summer. I feel like I just graduated from my undergraduate degree, but it has already been 2 years! Come along with me as I share ideas and things I have learned and tried in my own kindergarten classroom. :)