- All children have access to a safe and accessible, high quality early childhood education that includes a developmentally appropriate curriculum; knowledgeable and well-trained program staff and educators; and comprehensive services that support their health, nutrition, and social well-being, in an environment that respects and supports diversity.
- All early childhood professionals are supported as professionals with a career ladder, ongoing professional development opportunities, and compensation that attracts and retains high quality educators.
- All families have access to early childhood education programs that are affordable and of high quality and actively participate in their children's education as respected reciprocal partners.
From the Code of Ethics of the DEC:
- We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.
- 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.
- We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and families to enhance their quality of lives.
Sources
Division for Early Childhood. (2009, August). Code of Ethics. Retrieved October 21, 2012, from Division for Early Childhood website: http://www.dec-sped.org/uploads/docs/about_dec/ position_concept_papers/Code%20of%20Ethics_updated_Aug2009.pdf
NAEYC. (2012). Our Mission. Retrieved October 21, 2012, from NAEYC website: http://www.naeyc.org/about/mission
Hello Lindsay, I thought I would stop by your blog and thank you for your efforts in class this term. I hope we are in the next class together. I can't imagine getting it all done with a baby, but you do! I appreciate how difficult it can be to balance work, school and family. Keep up the good work and thank you for being there for me! ~Katy
ReplyDeleteHi Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteHaving you in my class this semester has been a wonderful experience. You have shared so many wonderful skills, tools, and personal as well as professional experiences with the class. From your childhood web, I was able to see that you had a very supportive childhood and were surrounded with great people who truly had your best interest at heart. You've also went above and beyond with sharing educastional resources. You are such an inspirational individual who I can tell truly has a passion for children. I wish you the best in the rest of your courses and the completion of your Master's Degree.
Sherrell