never share
confidential
information
about a child
or family
with a person
who has no
legitimate
need for
knowing
obeying relevant laws
(especially those
regarding child abuse)
respecting the
rights of children
with disabilities.
Teachers are legally mandated to report suspected
child abuse and have an ethical responsibility to do
so.
COLLEAGUES
collaborate with colleagues on
their own classroombased
research, investigate ways to
improve their own practices,
participate in conferences, and
stay current by reading and
discussing publications and
Internet sites.
FAMILIES
“In cases where family
members are in conflict
with one another, we
shall work openly,
sharing our observations
of the child, to help all
parties involved make
informed decisions. We
shall refrain from
becoming an advocate for
one party”
Acknowledge
families’
child-rearing
values and
their right to
make
decisions for
their children.
SOCIETY
Early childhood educators are also effective advocates for children
and the profession. They know about the central policy issues in the
field, including professional compensation, financing of the early
education system, and standards for curriculum and assessment.
Early childhood
teachers have the
opportunity to make
lasting, positive
contributions to the
lives of children and
to make a significant
difference in the
world. .