NAEYC
I-1.7—To use assessment information to understand and
support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to
identify children who may need additional services.
I have worked with children with special needs for three
years. I have learned a great deal about
what to look for when trying to decide if they need additional services. I have a better understanding of all of the
many resources and options available to these children. All children develop differently. Some children cannot make certain connections
and are not able to perform in the same ways as their peers.
I-1.10—To ensure that each child’s culture, language,
ethnicity, and family structure are recognized and valued in the program.
Every child is special in many different ways. It is important to appreciate each child’s culture
and background. When I used to teach
preschool, I would always incorporate the cultures of different students. I would always celebrate Chinese New Year and
Cinco de Mayo. Acknowledging the
different cultures made those children feel more welcome and appreciated. It was also very beneficial in teaching the
other students about new and different things.
I-2.2—To develop
relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we
serve.
As professionals, it is part of our job to communicate and
involve families. Children need a strong
and positive support system. Teachers
and families can share sources and ideas.
The more those involved in a child’s life build a positive relationship,
the more the child will succeed.
Families need to feel just as welcomed.
I am constantly in contact with the families of the children I am
involved with. I send home daily
communication pages that tell about the student’s day and it there were any
issues that came up that day. Every
parent has my personal email and cell phone number and are well aware that they
can contact me at any time with questions or concerns.
DEC
Responsive
Family Centered Practices
6. We shall respect families’ rights to choose or refuse
early childhood special education or related services.
This is another issue that is a significant part of my
current professional position. Special
education can be very extensive or rather minimal. I have seen how it affects children and their
families. Having a child that needs
special education services can be very difficult for some families to
accept. Often times, it takes parents a
lot of thinking and weighing pros and cons before committing one way or the
other. It is important to make families
aware of the services that are available and give them all of the information
they need to make the proper decision. I
need to be respectful of whatever decision they make and allow them room to
change their minds if they are not happy with their decision.
References:
Article: NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and
statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August).
Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from
http://www.dec-sped.org/
