From
NAEYC: Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
ETHICAL
RESPONSIBLITIES TO CHILDREN
1 (I-1.9)- To advocate
for and ensure that all children, including those with special needs, have
access to the support services needed to be successful.
·
Significance:
As a professional, it is important to provide all services and resources
available. This will assist in a child’s
needs and education.
2 (I-1.12)- To work
with families to provide a safe and smooth transition as children and families
move from one program to the next.
·
Significance:
Transitioning from Early Head Start to Head Start can be overwhelming for
children and their families. There are many adjustments they may experience,
such as: classroom size, students and new teachers. It is vital to ensure the transfer
of all necessary paper work and request any needed in a timely manner.
From
DEC: Code of Ethics
PROFESSIONAL
AND INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR
3. (2.) We shall
demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and
honesty in all
our professional
activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and
families
and of those with
whom we work.
·
Significance:
This is particularly important in order to succeed at assisting families and
their children. Integrity and truthfulness are imperative aspects in order to receive
trust and commitment.
References
NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement
of commitment. Retrived December 15, 2012, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf
The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved December
15, 2012, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
http://www.dec-sped.org/
