Code of Ethics

Division for Early Childhood - Code of Ethics

Enhancement of Children’s and Families’ Quality of Lives 

3." We shall recognize and respect the dignity, diversity, and autonomy of the families and children we serve."

I believe that it is very important to respect the dignity and diversity of the families and children that I serve, I know I cannot assume that I can help everyone the same way. I realize that every child and every family is different therefore I must come up with different ways to better understand them and help them.

Professional Collaboration 

1." We shall honor and respect our responsibilities to colleagues while upholding the dignity and autonomy of colleagues and maintaining collegial interprofessional and intraprofessional 

relationships"

I feel that one of the most important ways to create a successful educational team is to start by respecting colleagues and building a relationship with them. It bothers me when I hear one colleague talk down or challenge another instead of trying to work together. 

Professional and Interpersonal Behavior

3. "We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and using new evidence based information to improve our practices while also responding openly to the suggestions of others. " 

Using new evidence and staying current with new data and resources to better serve children and their families is key, especially when trying to improve practices. I would never want to be put in a situation where someone comes to me for help or advice and I say I am not sure because I am not up to date on new information.

    These three ethics are most meaningful to me as a professional because they are all things that I strive to incorporate in my daily professional life.  I respect ethics, especially within a professional field. Ethics establish a code of conduct in which a person lives and makes decisions.  Within society and within the field of education ethics are what help professionals live up to the title. Following great ethics and morale transforms a teacher into a GREAT teacher and educator. They provide the guidelines for how we should communicate, take an educational lead, and perform at our highest level or professionalism within the field we choose. I hope, in all I do, that I display good ethics, professionalism and morale within my career as an advocate and educator.