Codes of Ethics

NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics that are meaningful to me

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. 

As educators, we need to stay abreast of current information and research that affects our children. There is constant research being done to help diminish the rates of conditions associated with children such as autism, a.d.h.d, and a.d.d to name a few. BY staying informed, we are able to implement techniques that are evidence based for the benefit of the child.

We shall not participate in practices that discriminate against children by denying benefits, giving special advantages, or excluding them from programs or activities on the basis of their sex, race, national origin, religious beliefs, medical condition, disability, or the marital status/family structure, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs or other affiliations of their families.

Every child has a right to an education regardless of their socio economic status. As teachers, it is our responsibility to be aware of available services and perform linkage of services to every respective child that needs it. Teachers should work with all families from diverse cultures and be able to respect and treat every family with dignity regardless of their beliefs.

 

We shall create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and contributions.

This ideal is very important to me because I am aware how important social and emotional skills are in the early developmental years. Being able to acquire these skills at an early age will help children transition into adulthood and succeed in whatever they strive to accomplish. Being able to maintain a safety setting for children to learn is essential and it will foster their potential. Teachers need to put on their social emotional lenses and be able to promote each child’s capacity.