All of the NAEYC Code of Ethics help to guide me within my field. Two, in particuluar, really speak to my responsibilty as a leader in the field. I will keep these Ethics in mind as I address the needs of the families at my center. I will also lend a hand to nonprofits in the community so that I might help support a wider range of families.
P-2.5
effectively with all families in a language that they
understand. We shall use community resources for
translation and interpretation when we do not have
sufficient resources in our own programs.
P-2.15
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.
(NAEYC 2005, April).
The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) also has a Code of Ethics. As a Director of an Early Chilhood Education Center I have the opportunity to help train and develop new Child Care Professionals within the field. The Ethic below will serve as a reminder of the great responsibility I have.
4. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and
ethically based services (The Division for Early Childhood 2000, August). 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/
—We shall be familiar with and appropriately—We shall make every effort to communicate
