NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

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NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

According to NAEYC we the adults have an ethical responsibility to Children

“Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the human life cycle. Our paramount responsibility is to provide care and education in settings that are safe, healthy, nurturing, and responsive for each child. We are committed to supporting children’s development and learning; respecting individual differences; and helping children learn to live, play, and work cooperatively.
We are also committed to promoting children’s self-awareness, competence, self-worth,
resiliency, and physical well-being” (NAEYC, 2005).

NAEYC Ideals

I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, abilities, and potential of each child.

Every single child should be giving an equal opportunity to become successful. Every child is special and should feel like they matter. No matter where a child resides, no matter his race, ability or disability, national origin, religion or native language he deserves to be respected, recognized and receive a developmentally appropriate education.

I-1.4—To appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults.

Children rely on their parents and other adults to learn, receive guidance, nurturing, care, encouragement and love. Children are helpless, defenseless and extremely dependent upon the adults around them to provide them with everything they need. This should be constantly taken in consideration and careful interaction should always be administered.

I-1.8—To support the right of each child to play and learn in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of children with and without disabilities.

The act of playing is actually a learning process for children from the time they are born into adulthood. Parents and early childhood educators should support, allow and set an ample amount of time to make sure that playing is a significant part of a child’s curriculum. Children’s rights are in violation when they are prevented from expressing themselves through play. All children should be encouraged to play; this is an excellent way to enhance their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Childhood Professional Resources

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Resources for Early Childhood Professionals

Position Statements and Influential Practices

FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf

Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2012). The Resources for Early Childhood [DVD]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

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, from http://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

Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge- to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42-53.

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

Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being

World Forum Foundation. (2011). Retrieved on February 6, 2013 from http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us

World Organization for Early Childhood Education. (2010). Retrieved on February 6, 2013 from http://www.omep-usnc.org/

Association for Childhood Education International. (2011). Retrieved on February 7, 2013 from http://acei.org/

Selected Early Childhood Organizations

Association for Childhood Education International. (2011). Retrieved from http://acei.org/

Center for Child Care Workforce. (n.d.). A union of professionals. Retrieved from http://www.ccw.org/

Children’s Defense Fund. (2012). A strong, effective, independent voice for all children of America. Retrieved from http://www.childrensdefense.org/

Council for Exceptional Children. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

FPG Child Development Institute. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/

Harvard Education Letter. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85

HighScope. (2013). Inspiring Educators to Inspire Children. Retrieved from http://www.highscope.org/

Institute for Women’s Policy Research. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.iwpr.org/

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2013). Promoting excellence in early childhood education. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/

National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education. [NCRECE]. (2008). http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/

National Child Care Association. [NCCA]. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.nccanet.org/

National Institute for Early Education Research. [NIEER]. (2013). Retrieved from http://nieer.org/

The Division for Early Childhood. (2013). Promoting policies, advancing practices. Retrieved from http://www.dec-sped.org/

The Erikson Institute. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.erikson.edu/

The Pew Charitable Trusts. (1996-2012). Pre[K]Now: State and Consumer Initiatives. Retrieved from http://www.pewstates.org/projects/pre-k-now-328067

Voices for America’s Children. (n.d.). Making a difference for over 25 years. Retrieved from http://www.voices.org/

WESTED. (1995-2013). Retrieved from http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm

Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2012). Early experiences matter. Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/

Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

Aubrey, C., Ghent, K., & Kanira, E. (2012). Enhancing thinking skills in early childhood. International Journal of Early Years Education. Dec2012, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p332-348. 17p. 4 Charts. DOI: 10.1080/09669760.2012.743102.

Avril B. (2013, Feb.). Building a model of early years professionalism from practitioners’ perspectives. Journal of Early Childhood Research February 2013 11: 27-44, first published on October 12, 2012 doi:10.1177/1476718X12456003

Brinson, Sabrina A. (2012). Knowledge of Multicultural Literature among Early Childhood Educators. Multicultural Education. Winter2012, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p30-33. 4p. 2 Charts.

Brown, E. D., Sax, K. L. (2013). Arts enrichment and preschool emotions for low-income children at risk. Early Childhood Research Quarterly Vol. 28, Issue 2, 2nd Quarter 2013, Pages 337–346

Fleer, M. (2011). Kindergartens in Cognitive Times: Imagination as a Dialectical Relation Between Play and Learning. International Journal of Early Childhood. 2011, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p245-259. 15p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram. DOI: 10.1007/s13158-011-0044- 8.

Lazariu, V., Davis, C., Mcnutt, L. A. (2013). Comparison of Two Measures of Gestational Age Among Low Income Births. The Potential Impact on Health Studies, New York, 2005. Maternal & Child Health Journal. Jan2013, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p42-48. 7p. DOI: 10.1007/s10995-012-0944-8.

Lynch, M. (2011, Dec.). Vegetables at Any Cost: How the Media Markets Children’s Unhealthy Food Preferences in North America. Early Childhood Education Journal. Dec2011, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p297-302. 6p. DOI: 10.1007/s10643-011-0476-7.

Petersen, Sandra. (2012). Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Infants and Toddlers. YC: Young Children September 2012, 67(4). Retrieved on February 8, 2013 from http://www.naeyc.org/yc/pastissues/2012/september Huber, V. P. (2012, Aug.).

Delegation of childcare as a corner stone of children’s interethnic relations. Childhood August 2012, 19(3). 389-396, doi: 10.1177/0907568212445934

Susan B. Miller. S. B., Sanchez, S. V. (2013). When Parents Have Problems: A Book for Teens and Older Children Who Have a Disturbed or Difficult Parent: 2nd Edition, Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, Illinois, 2012, 105 pp. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 22. 2 (Feb 2013): 307-309.

Filcheck, H. A., Berry, T. A., & McNeil, C. B. (2004). PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION EXAMINING THE VALIDITY OF THE COMPLIANCE TEST AND A BRIEF BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION MEASURE FOR IDENTIFYING CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR. Child Study Journal. 2004, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p1-12. 12p. 3 Charts.

Schocker, J. B., Woyshner, C. (2013, Jan.). Representing African American Women in U.S. History Textbooks. Social Studies. Jan2013, Vol. 104 Issue 1, p23-31. 9p. DOI: 10.1080/00377996.2012.655346.

Waterman, A. H., Blades, M. (2013, Feb.). The effect of delay and individual differences on children’s tendency to guess. Developmental Psychology, Vol. 49(2), Feb, 2013. pp. 215-226.

Additional Sites

Childcare Centers.us. (n.d.). Retrieved on February 6, 2013 from http://childcarecenter.us/

DARKNESS to LIGHT, (2013). End Child Sexual abuse. Retrieved on February 7, 2013 from http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6035035/k.8258/Prevent_Child_Sexual_Abuse.htm

Darragh, J. C. (2010). Introductory to Early Childhood Education. Pearson Education, Inc.

Loprinzi, P., Schary, D., Cardinal, B. (2013). Adherence to Active Play and Electronic Media Guidelines in Preschool Children: Gender and Parental Education Considerations. Maternal & Child Health Journal. Jan2013, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p56-61. 6p. DOI: 10.1007/s10995-012-0952-8.

Maternal & Child Health Journal. Jan2013, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p56-61. 6p. DOI: 10.1007/s10995-012-0952-8.

McAfee, O & Leong, D. J. (2011). Assessing and Guiding Young Children’s Development and Learning (5th ed.). Upper Saddle Hill, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

National Association for Family Child Care. NAFCC. (n.d.). NAFCC. Your home. Your Profession. Our commitment. Retrieved on February 6, 2013 from http://www.nafcc.org/

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE. [NCA]. (2009). Empowering local communities to serve child victims of abuse. Retrieved on February 8, 2013 from. http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/index.php?s=100

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. NICHCY. (n.d.). Retrieved on February 6, 2013 from http://nichcy.org/

New York City Child Advocacy Resource and Consultation Center [NYCCARCC]. (2010). Retrieved on February 7, 2013 from http://www.nyscarcc.org/abuse/index.php

Robson, S., Rowe, V. (2012). Observing young children’s creative thinking: engagement, involvement and persistence. International Journal of Early Years Education. Dec2012, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p349-364. 16p. 4 Charts. DOI: 10.1080/09669760.2012.743098.

Safe Kids USA.(n.d.). Preventing injuries: at home, at play, and on the way. Retrieved on February 6, 2013 from http://www.safekids.org/

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2003). Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference. Retrieved from http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

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“I am the senator from New York, still working to improve the lives and opportunities of children, including efforts to strengthen national security and ensure economic growth, also crucial to raising a new generation.” – Hillary Clinton

“All of us have to recognize that we owe our children more than we have been giving them.” – Hillary Clinton

“If we want to invest in the prosperity of our nation, we must invest in the education of our children so that their talents may be fully employed.” – Bill Clinton

“There is nothing more precious to a parent than a child, and nothing more important to our future than the safety of all our children.” – Bill Clinton

“You live in a country that makes it harder to raise children than any other country in the world. You vote for me and I’ll give you family values.” – Bill Clinton

“I absolutely fell in love with 3 and 4 year old children…my passion is to make sure that all children were taught in an environment in ways that truly nurtured their ability to grow and developed their fullest ability.” – Louise Derman-Sparks

“Fortunately I entered the field of Early Childhood Education and was able to see what a unique opportunity we have in working with children; We as Early Childhood Professionals have the opportunity to shape a child’s life for the better.” – Sandy Escobido

“I’m not here to save the world, I here to make a difference and to make a difference in the community it which I am working.” – Raymond Hernandez

“I care about young children and what’s best for them, I see early childhood education, all education as a civil right issue. A childhood education that leaves you ready for optimum life experiences, that opens up the world to you and gives you the tools you need to investigate things.” – Renatta M. Cooper

I have a passion, I am quite motivated and I am continuously obtaining the wisdom to be the very best at what I am called to do.

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I believe that everyone is created with a passion for something, which may turn out to be a precious gift.  When we discover what that gift is, we should go for it.  My mother always told me to reach for the stars, that the sky was my limit.  I found my gift, my passion is to help underprivileged child get a better educational foundation.  All children should feel safe, receive a first-class education, be taught by very best teachers and nurtured in a wholesome and non-bias environment.