There are many resources to help you understand the importance of professionalism and ethics in your work as an infant-toddler caregiver. Take some time to explore the resources below.
www.naeyc.org/ethics
This link provides information on books, position statements, videos, and other resources concerning ethical conduct in early-childhood education from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/page2.aspx
This website is a resource for early-childhood professionals that includes articles, hot topics, and classroom ideas to enhance your sense of professionalism.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09575146.2012.667394
This article is a study that looks at early-childhood educators’ perceptions of their roles, responsibilities, and ideas related to professionalism.
https://www.cec.sped.org/Standards/Ethical-Principles-and-Practice-Standards
This link takes you to the Council for Exceptional Children website. Listed here are the Special Education Professional Ethical Principles.
http://www.dec-sped.org/papers
This link takes you to the Division of Early Childhood’s website. Listed here are position statements and papers.
https://services.aap.org/en/community/aap-councils/early-childhood/policy-and-publications/
This link takes you to the American Academy of Pediatrics website. This site shares early-childhood and childcare related policy.
https://childcarelounge.com/pages/general-articles
This site provides general articles for early-childhood professionals as well as articles for directors, parents, students, and family child-care providers. Online courses, activity ideas, printable activities, and networking opportunities are also provided.