Examining Codes of Ethics




Ethical Responsibilities to Families
Families are part of the primary importance in children’s development. Because the family and the early child-hood practitioner have a common interest in the well-being, we acknowledge a primary responsibility to bring about communication, cooperation and collaboration between the home and early childhood program in ways that enhance the child’s development.

To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

 This is important to me because as educators we must take the time to welcome each one of our families into our program. We must show them that we are concerned about their child and their needs. We must bridge the gap for the family. As we work to enhance learning for the children we must do the same for the parents by answering any questions and concerns that they may have as well as becoming the example of exceptional education and a rapport builder for the parents, child, center and community.

We shall be responsible for maintaining the appropriate national, state, or other credential or license requirements for the services we provide while maintaining our competence in practice and research by ongoing participation in professional development and education activities.

This is important to me as an educator because we must take the time to maintain the highest accreditation of excellence for the center and programs that we are a part of. The families that we serve must be assured that their children are receiving a top quality education. These actions will make sure that we as educators stay up to date with the most resent educational resources and classes that will maintain the quality of care that provides excellence for the families and educators such as ourselves.

We shall be responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the children and families we serve by protecting all forms of verbal, written, and electronic communication.

This is so important to my professional life because it is my duty to uphold a family’s confidentiality. This will help build the trust in the relationship between myself and the families.  No other professional or other families should know any matters about other families. It is the rights of the individual. We must be held to higher standard. 

References

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/




Comments

  1. SMarshallApril 23, 2017 at 7:05 AM

    Lashawn I really enjoyed reading your blog especially the three C's that should apply to every educator and in all career areas. Communication, collaboration, cooperation which develops confidence in both professional and personal collectively and individually and to serve all children and families.

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2017 at 7:25 AM

    Lashawn I see your focus is on standards and developing a relationship with children and families. I appreciate that because as you stated we must bridge the gap for the families. We are there to support them as well as their children.

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  3. AnonymousApril 23, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    LaShawn, I agree that relationship and trust is vital between early educators and families. They are leaving their most precious gift in our care for hours each day. It is important to build this trust from day one and continue the relationship (professionally) throughout the child's care. I personally enjoy sending my parents pictures (via text message or email) throughout the day of their children mastering a skill they've been working on or something fun they are doing. Parents enjoy the pictures of moments they can't be there for and the kids love asking to see the pictures when their parents pick up!

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  4. AnonymousApril 28, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    LaShawn,

    I want to wish you success and well wishes! I feel like you had great discussion posts and I enjoyed blog. I hope you continue on your journey as an early childhood professional and continue to advocate for the children in your care.

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