Codes of Ethics

(NAEYC) Section I: Ethical Responsibilities to children

 Ideas 1.1- To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

(DEC) II Professional Development and Preparation

1.       We shall continually be aware of issues challenging the field of early childhood special education and advocate for changes in laws, regulations, and policies leading to improved outcomes and services for young children with disabilities and their families.

      Significant -As professionals it is important to continue to expand our knowledge base in the field. I’m dedicated to learning so I can make an impact on the field.

(NAEYC) Section I: Ethical Responsibilities to children

Principles 1.8-We shall be familiar with the risk factors for and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, including physical, sexual, verbal and emotional abuse and physical, emotional, educational, medical neglect. We shall know and follow state laws and community procedures that protect children against abuse and neglect.

(DEC) III Responsive Family Practices-Enhancement of Children’s Families’ Quality of Lives

2.       We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children.

      Significant-As professionals you have to an advocate for the child and their family well-being.

   (NAEYC) Section II: Ethnical Responsibilities to families

                    Principles P-2.2- We shall inform families of program philosophy, policies, curriculum, assessment system, and personnel qualifications, and explain why we tech as we do-which should be in accordance with our ethnical responsibilities to children.

(DEC) Responsive Family Practices

3.       We shall respect, value, promote, and encourage the active participation of ALL families by engaging families in meaningful ways in the assessment and intervention processes.

      Significant - It’s important to engage the parents in the program so they can have an advocate for their child. We need to give the parent a chance to make decisions and comment when needed.

Collection of Resources

Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being

World Forum Foundation
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us

World Organization for Early Childhood Education
http://www.omep-usnc.org/
  

Association for Childhood Education International
http://acei.org/about/

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/main/about.cfm

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//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

Institute for Women’s Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm

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.preknow.org/

Voices for America’s Children
http://www.voices.org/

The Erikson Institute
http://www.erikson.edu/

Professional Journals

• 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

• Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc

• Taking Sides-Educational Issues

• A Mind at a Time By, Mel Levine

 

Inspiration and Motivation

“When we strength families, we ultimately strengthen the community. Our goal is that parents everywhere work with supportive providers, feel confident in their parenting role, and form strong, resilient attachments with their children. To help achieve this, providers must be responsive to parents, knowledgeable about child development, and eager to see every parent succeed.” T. Berry Brazelton

“Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” T. Berry Brazelton

"Part of being who you are has to do with feeling your feelings, which means you'll have a wide range of emotions--not just constant sunshiny happiness."
Janet Gonzalez-Mena


"The moment I decided to follow instead of lead, I discovered the joys of becoming part of a small child's world."  
Janet Gonzalez-Mena

"My Passion comes from the intrinsic motivation that I have from the work that I do." 

By, 

Raymond Hernandez  

Personal Childhood Web

 

Mother- My mom is a true nurturing person who taught me how to love and care. My mom made sure I had a childhood of experiencing thing in life outside of my normal environment. My mom made me feel significant by spending time, along with making sacrifices for a better life for me.

Dad- My father taught me about being an independent person. My dad took the time to teach me about the ways of survival in the world. He made me feel special by letting me always be, “daddy little girl.”

Sisters- My two sisters have taught me how to be a professional in the world. I’m the youngest, so I had the opportunity to have "3 mothers" to watch. My sisters made me feel special by taking the time to talk and spend time with me in order to mold me into respectable woman.

Grandma-My grandmother is the epitome of a perfect wife and mother. She has instilled family tradition and values. She made me feel special by teaching me about respect and honoring our family.

Grandfather- My grandfather was the most intelligent person I knew. He always told me, having an education and God are the key to life. He made me feel special by loving me, sharing wisdom, and given me guidance, as for the other 42 grandchildren

 This tree is located at my grandparent’s house. This tree is an illustration of strength, my family values and what I’ve learned as a child. This is a part of my family history; I can visit this tree with great memory of childhood.

My Passion......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7pEQ_pUaOk&feature=player_embedded

(Please view video)

This video fuels my passion for the early childhood field.

ENJOY!

A Child’s Fight!

Child's Drawing

 I like this picture because the drawing is respresenting their creativity and expressing what they are feeling.   Also, the children  seem so engaged in what they are drawing.  The two children are using the same colors and but manage to create something different. 

The Snowy Day By, Ezra Keat

A little boy  Peter wakes up to a world of  a snowy  day. Peter jump outside to have a day full of fun in the snow. I just love the pictures and  details of this book.

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