NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

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.

As educators we cannot hope to impact the lives of the children in our care without committing to our own education. Whether it be taking college courses, training or picking up a professional journal education is crucial to staying current and creating the highest quality child development environment.

Principals

P-1.1- Above all we shall not harm children.We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful,degrading, dangerous, exploitative or intimidating to children.This principle has precedence over all others in the code.

Honestly this principle speaks for itself. it is our job to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. This principal forces us to think beyond physical abuse and question even our verbiage. We must understand that even our words and tone can be considered damaging and we must always assess ourselves and our practices.

Ethical Responsibilities to Families

I-2.6—To acknowledge families’ childrearing values and
their right to make decisions for their children.

While we are here to support and educate our families this is a very important aspect of the code. Our way is not necessarily the right way or the only way. We must respect our families rights, they are the primary caregivers of their child. It is not our place to question or judge how the children are raised provided it is not in a manner that is abusive.

Child Find Early Intervention Services

http://denver.co.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=1542

Colorado Department of Human Services: Childcare

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251579373540

Colorado Department of Education: Early Childhood Professional Development

http://www.coloradoofficeofprofessionaldevelopment.org/

Course Resources:

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://community.fpg.unc.edu/sites/community.fpg.unc.edu/files/imce/documents/FPG_Snapshot_N33_EvidenceBasedPractice_09-2006.pdf
• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
• Websites:
• • World Forum Foundation
    http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the media segment on this webpage
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education
    http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP's mission.
  • Association for Childhood Education International
    http://acei.org/
    Click on "Mission/Vision" and "Guiding Principles and Beliefs" and read these statements.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children
    http://www.naeyc.org/
  • The Division for Early Childhood
    http://www.dec-sped.org/
  • Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
    http://www.zerotothree.org/
  • WESTED
    http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
  • Harvard Education Letter
    http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
  • FPG Child Development Institute
    http://www.fpg.unc.edu/
  • Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
    http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
  • HighScope
    http://www.highscope.org/
  • Children's Defense Fund
    http://www.childrensdefense.org/
  • Center for Child Care Workforce
    http://www.ccw.org/
  • Council for Exceptional Children
    http://www.cec.sped.org/
  • Institute for Women's Policy Research
    http://www.iwpr.org/
  • National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
    http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
  • National Child Care Association
    http://www.nccanet.org/
  • National Institute for Early Education Research
    http://nieer.org/
  • Pre[K]Now
    http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067
  • Voices for America's Children
    http://www.voices.org/
  • The Erikson Institute
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"Making a difference may sometimes mean helping one child be able to be successful in the classroom." - Raymond Hernandez

"The reason they weren't succeeding had nothing to do with their innate intelligence, but had to do with the fact that they needed the tools, to be able to know how to survive, thrive in the public school system." - Louise Derman-Sparks

" It is only through the active, meaningful engagement and experimentation with objects and people that children can begin to construct knowledge, logical reasoning, and develop social relationships. This happens most easily through children's play and socialization experiences". -Dr Abigail Adams Eliot

Elizabeth Palmer Peabody's inscription: A teacher of three generations of children, and the founder of kindergarten in America. Every humane cause has her sympathy, and many her active aid.

Personal Childhood Web

My web would have to start with my parents, Jean and Dean Brown. 

My mother was the primary caretaker. She volunteered at my school was home with us after school, fixed our bikes and kept us fed. My mother influenced me by teaching me to be open minded and trusting. She is a giver who had difficulty saying no and I find it is hard for me as well.My mom made me feel special mostly by spending time with me. Although I work full time, I enjoy cooking for my family, and doing little things for them, which I get from my mother.

 My father most nurtured me by taking me with him when he traveled , and providing financially for our family.He influenced me by sharing his love of history. We had to stop at every historical marker on our road trips. I definitely developed the history geek gene. I also love to travel and I am thankful for his career which allowed me to see so much of the world during my youth.

My little brother, Tim Brown brought out the mother in me at a young age. He is eight years younger so I was and instant babysitter. I was so excited to have a baby brother and he was the first child I helped care for.When we traveled, I enjoyed spending time with him and entertaining him when we moved form place to place.He was my buddy when we arrived in new places before we made friends.I suppose he influences me today by starting me on my path to an career in Early Childhood Education.

 My cousin Sheri White was almost like a twin. We were born three days apart and grew up together. We even got the same gifts on our birthdays and dressed alike, just different colors. She nurtured me by being my confidant and friend. We navigated adolescence together and shared many experiences. She always seemed to be one step ahead of me, even though she was younger. I was influenced as much by her experiences as my own. We don't see each other as often as I would like anymore but when we do it was like we were never apart.
     

My papa, Fred Brown was the grandparent I was closest to.He always had time for us when we visited.My grandmas just didn't have a lot of patience with kids! I have memories of him taking me swimming in the lake, finding me sugarcane and showing me how to eat it and carrying me on his shoulders.He played the trumpet and was an amazing musician. He even told stories using his trumpet to create sound effects. My grandfather also chose teaching as a career and I am proud taht I followed his footsteps into the Education field.