A Note of Thanks

I want to personally thank my colleagues for all the words of support. Thanks for all the information you have shared with me during this course. I am speaking that we all have great experiences in our other classes like we had in this one!!!!!!!

Codes of Ethics

NAEYC Codes:

I-2.2: To develop relationships of mutual turst and create partnerships with the families we serve.

I-2.3: To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

I-3A.1: To establish and maintain relationships of respect, trust, confidentiality, collaboration, and cooperation with co-workers.

DHEC
Enhancement of Childrens' and Families Quality of Lives
2. We shall recognize our responsibility to improve the developmental outcomes of children and to provide services and supports in a fair and equitable manner to all families and children.

1. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, and customs, languages, and culture.

4. We shall advocate for equal access to high quality services and supports for all children and families to enhance their quality of lives.

I chose these codes because they stood out to me. Families are important to the educational field. We must build relationships with our parents. The children need to see that we are working together for their benefit. We as teachers must make the parents feel that we are not better than them but we are here to assist them not preach to them.

Resources

NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood program 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 school readiness. Retrieved may 26, 2010. From http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/postions/Readiness.pdf

NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved may 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/positions/ChildAbuseStand.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 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

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_pib_infanttoddller

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

Websites:
http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
http://www.omep-usnc.org/
http://acei.org/about/
http://www.naeyc.org/
http://www.dec-sped.org/
http://www.serotothree.org/
http://www.wested.org/cs/we/pr
http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
http://www.highscope.org/
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
http://www.ccw.org/
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
http://iwpr.org/index.cfm
http://ncrece.org/wordpress/
http://nieer.org/
http://www.preknow.org/
http://www.voices.org/
http://www.erikson.edu/

Professional Journals
YC Young Children
Childhood
Journal of Child & Family Studies
Child Study Journal
Multicultural Education
Early Childhood Education Journal
Journal for Early Childhood Research
International Journal of Early Childhood
Early Childhood Research Quarterly
Developmental Psychology
Social Studies
Maternal and Child Health Journal
International Journal of Early Years Education

Additional Resources:
http://www.earlychildhood.com
http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com
http://www.rightchoiceforkids.org/tips

Motivation and Inspiration

"As you consider whether to move a child into formal academic training, remember that we want our children to do more than just learn how to read and write; we want them to learn in such a way that they become lifelong readers and writers. If we push our children to start learning these skills too far ahead of their own spontaneous interest and their capacity, we may sacrifice the long-range goal of having them enjoy such pursuits." (Lillian G. Katz)

"Part of being who you are has to do with felling your feelings, which means you'll have a wide range of emotions--not just constant sunshiny happiness." (Janet Gonzalez-Mena)

"I had a built in passion that is important to make a contribution to the world." (Louise Derman-Sparks)

"I owe the families my best." (Renatta M. Cooper)