Code of Ethics

These ideals were meaningful to me because when parents send their children to school they want to know that their child is safe and cared for.  It is important to advocate for those that have special needs to that they can receive the same treatment and education as others.  It is also important to recognize each professional in the field of early childhood education.  Each person is unique and every professional can learn from one another.  It is also vital that families are aware of all resources that are available to them.

NAEYC

I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions.

I-1.9—To advocate for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have access to the support services needed to be successful.

 I-1.10—To ensure that each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program

DEC 

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.

We shall empower families with information and resources so that they are informed consumers of services for their children.

We shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the children and families we serve by protecting all forms of verbal, written, and electronic communication.

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

 The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/