Colleagues

Megan @ http://www.workingwithchildreneverday.blogspot.com/
Angela @ http://www.footstepstoearlychildhood.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth @ http://toddlerslearning.blogspot.com/
Liz @ http://earlychildhoodvisionary.blogspot.com/

A note to my colleagues.....

Thank you so much for being so supportive to a new comer, offering advice, suggestions, and sharing your experiences. This first class has definitely validated my decision to begin a career as an Early Childhood professional.

Ethics

My entire professional career I have held very high standards for myself and anyone involved with projects that I am heading. I have always taught dance with very strong morals and professionalism, so translating that to my new infused education career will be natural. I also think that as a mother I expect certain ethical codes to be upheld for my child, by myself and others in her life. The following codes are important to me because they reflect how I feel on many levels: as a mother and educator. 

DEC (Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children), 2009

1. We shall build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula and learning environments to facilitate young children's development and learning. 

2. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.

NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), 2005

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