Title: Apply ethical standards accepted by professional organizations that are associated with early childhood.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services II (19153-II) > Section: Examining Careers and Professionalism

Application may include

- analysis of the code of ethics for national professional organizations (e.g., National Association for the Education of Young Children [NAEYC])
- responses to questions that accompany case studies or scenarios focusing on professional practices and ethical standards.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What types of ethical standards, guidance, and support are available from professional organizations?
- What federal and state laws and regulations are related to working with children?

Communication

- What steps should be taken to ensure that ethical standards are followed in the early childhood center?
- What practices are examples of ethical behavior?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are needed to demonstrate ethical behavior?
- Who would be most adversely affected by a lack of ethical practices among early childhood professionals?

Management

- What ethical practices should be used in early childhood programs?
- What recordkeeping is required to document adherence to federal, state, and local regulations related to early childhood centers?

Teacher Resource:

- NAEYC Early Learning Standards and Accreditation Criteria& Guidance for Assessment