Thank You!!

Thank you to all my colleagues that have shared their wisdom and experience with me. It is inspiring to meet other professionals with common dreams and hopes for the lives of children. Best of luck in all future endeavors.

In the numerous Code of Ethics by NAEYC (2005) there are 3 that I highly resonate with.

The first is under Ethical Responsibilities to Children:
I-1.1 To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.
This is why I am continuing my own education in achieving my Master's Degree in Early Childhood. I continue to seek new information regarding young children and their families and to stay informed of new or changing policies and research effecting the early childhood field.

The second code is under Ethical Responsibilities to Families:
I-2.8 To help family members enhance their understanding of their children and support the continuing development of their skills as parents.
This code is what I try to acheive every day in my job, which is is affiliated with Prevent Child Abuse New York. Through educating parents in the development of their children, it is shown to prevent child abuse. As parents are educated about their children and assisted in developing their parenting skills, parents are better able to understand how to interact with their children.

The third code is under Ethical Resonsibilities to Community and Society:
I-4.6 To promote knowledge and understanding of young children and their needs. To work toward greater social acknowledgement of children's rights and greater social acceptance of responisibility for the well-being of all children.
My greatest hopes are found in this one code. I wish to advocate for the best interests of the child through the involvement of the community in the lives of our future. NAEYC (2005) states my opinion well in recognizing that "the larger society shares the responsibility for the welfare and protection of young children." Involving the community in the lives of young children can set the standard for sharing this responsibility and promoting community education. I believe providing appropriate programs to families can assist in preparing society for the future with a healthy start and advocating for a positive beginning of the well-being of our young children.


References

NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Course Resources

Walden Library http://library.waldenu.edu/

Video Program: “The Resources for Early Childhood”

Children’s Rights and Well-Being

• UNICEF http://www.unicef.org
  
  
• World Forum Foundation
  http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
• World Organization for Early Childhood Education
  http://www.omep-usnc.org/
  
• Association for Childhood Education International
  http://acei.org/about/

 

Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  http://www.naeyc.org/
  
  
• The Division for Early Childhood
  http://www.dec-sped.org/
  
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  http://www.zerotothree.org/
  
  
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
  
  
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
  
  
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
  
  
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
  
  
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
  
  
• Children’s Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
  
  
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
  
  
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
  
  
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
  
  
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
  
  
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
  
  
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
  
  
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.preknow.org/
  
  
• Voices for America’s Children
  http://www.voices.org/
  
  
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/
  

 Additional Resources

New York State Office of Children and Family Services
           http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/

March of Dimes
           http://www.marchofdimes.com/

Centers for Disease Control
           http://www.cdc.gov/

My personal favorite motivating quote:

"Everything is okay in the end, If its not okay, Then its not the end."
-Unknown

       Parents don't make mistakes because they don't care, but because they care so deeply.

        
T. Berry Brazelton (20th century), U.S. author, pediatrician. Touchpoints, introduction (1992).          

"We in the early childhood field have an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better"

Sandy Escobido, Deputy Field Director, Los Angeles Preschool Advocacy Initiative California Community Foundation

“Early childhood is and should be a time of laughter, love, play, and great fun.” — 

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs, 3rd edition, Carol Copple and Sue Bredekamp, editors