Saturday, February 23, 2013

NAEYC and DEC Codes of Ethics

Here are the three NAEYC and DEC Codes of Ethic that are most meaningful to me as I continue to pursue my passion in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Ethical Responsibilities to Children
I-1.1

—To be familiar with the knowledge base of early

childhood care and education and to stay informed

through continuing education and training.

This code simply indicates that inorder for me as an Early Childhood educator to perform my job as expected, I must have some basic knowledge of early childhood education or any related field of child development; including documented proof of continuing education through site base trainings , and additional workshops.

Ethical Responsibilities to Families

P-2.15

—We shall be familiar with and appropriately

refer families to community resources and professional

support services. After a referral has been

made, we shall follow up to ensure that services have

been appropriately provided.

I have an obligation to the children and families that I serve, therefore any referral that I have written on the behalf of a child or family, it is my humane duty to ensure that the service met the need of the family by following up with the family and the service provider. All follow ups are documented and place in the child's personal file under the right edited category.

Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society

P-4.6

—We shall be familiar with laws and regulations

that serve to protect the children in our programs and

be vigilant in ensuring that these laws and regulations

are followed.

It's very important that I'm familiar with the Performances Standards and other laws protecting the rights of children and families. It is my duty to adhere to all the child protective laws and policies and respectfully report anyone who violates these laws.