The Code of Ethics for the Division for Early Childhood
Professional Collaboration
2. We shall honor and respect the rights, knowledge, and
skills of the multidisciplinary colleagues with whom we work recognizing their unique
contributions to children, families and the field of early childhood special
education.
Professional Development
4. We shall support professionals new to the field by
mentoring them in the practice of evidence and ethically based services.
NAEYC
Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Revised April 2005
Principles
P-3A.1
We shall recognize the contributions of colleagues to our
program and not participate in practices that diminish their reputations or
impair their effectiveness in working with children and families.
What do those words mean to me as a new professional? They
are the glue that holds my day together and sometimes the reason it falls
apart. I am a new Early Childhood Special Education teacher, I work with
primarily Birth to 6 years and I travel within 5 districts to see children on
my caseload. I do not have my own classroom therefore I am a “guest” in every
classroom where I work, every day is a new situation and every home is
something new. I rely upon the related service providers I work with in the
homes and the other classroom teachers to help me navigate my way through these
visits and sessions as I get to know the system, children and families. I also
have to remember that as a professional the individuals I work with are people
too and they sometimes like to “gossip around the water cooler” at work so I
have to remember my code of ethics to keep confidentiality, privacy and family information
not related to each case private. This
can prove tricky when others do not feel the “information” is all that private
and it makes it tricky to walk that fine line being a new professional.
Dear Stephany,
ReplyDeleteI like that ideal from the Division for Early Childhood code of ethics in your post, that talks about supporting new persons in the profession and mentorship into ethics of the field and its work. It gives me confudence that I will have so many senior professionals to guide me through this journey of career development and when I get into the field to practice my skills even more.
Thank you for sharing this Stephanny.
Hi Steph,
ReplyDeleteI can see why you chose those three ideals, they certainly pertain to your life. I understand everyone has a need to communicate and such, but I would definitely feel a bit miffed if I knew the staff that I love and respect had adverse gossip to say behind my back. We are all in this field together, let's focus on our joint passion and love of kiddos. Good for you for keeping yourself professional :)
A Note of Thanks
ReplyDeleteStephanie the code of ethics is very important to me and something I don't take lightly. I find myself at times reminding individuals about ethics. These last 8 weeks have been wonderful and I have learned a great deal. I would like to thank you for your loving and kind words during the discussions. I believe that in many ways we have all connected and that we should continue on.
A Note of Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie
It has been a pleasure being in this class with you. Thank you for sharing so much about you, your family, and your passion. I wish you the best as you continue your studies. Hope we share more learning experiences.
Hello again Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteI really wanted to share a note of thanks with you. I was always checking out your blog, and I really value the insights and comments you've shared with me and with the class. Thanks for sharing your son and your parenting journey, and for being so honest- I took note of that. I'm sure we'll be in more classes together, so I will "see" you there. ;)
Love,
Alexandria