DEC Code of Ethic

I feel that professional development is very important when you are committed to a career.  the DEC have a code of ethics focused on professional development. It is important that ALL early childhood educators know that their training is never over because not only is the research in the field changing every year, but each child is different and requires us to find new ways to meet each child's needs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION

Is critical to providing the most effective services for

young children with disabilities and their families. Professional development is viewed and valued as an

ongoing process guided by high standards and competencies for professional performance and practice.

Professionals acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to work with a variety of young children with

disabilities and their families within natural and inclusive environments promoting children’s overall growth,

development and learning, and enhancing family quality of life. Finally, professionals continually should seek

and interpret evidence based information for planning and implementing individually appropriate learning

environments linked to ongoing assessment and collaboration with parents and professional team members.

1. We shall engage in ongoing and systematic reflective inquiry and self-assessment for the

purpose of continuous improvement of professional performance and services to young children

with disabilities and their families.

2. We shall continually be aware of issues challenging the field of early childhood special education

and advocate for changes in laws, regulations, and policies leading to improved outcomes and

services for young children with disabilities and their families.

3. We shall be responsible for maintaining the appropriate national, state, or other credential or

licensure requirements for the services we provide while maintaining our competence in practice

and research by ongoing participation in professional development and education activities.

4. We shall support professionals new to the field by mentoring them in the practice of evidence and

ethically based services.