Sunday, August 25, 2013

REFLECTIONS- What I leave with at the end of my first online class

This is my first time taking online classes and without the support of my colleagues, my journey would have been a lot harder. All of the resources that Walden U provided simplified the process for me so I had limited research do to. I really appreciated that.  There was an opportunity to share a little or a lot of myself in every blog or discussion. I also learned a lot about my colleagues and that a lot of us share the same personal and professional goals and dreams. Reading blog and discussion posts was most heart warming. I made me feel like I wasn’t on this journey alone.  For instance, many of my colleagues share my same dream of opening an early childcare learning center.

I really enjoyed learning about the depth and breadth of the early childhood field. WOW! At some points it became overwhelming. As I advanced through the course, I began to realize how expansive the early childhood field is. I also realized the seriousness of the profession and all the research that goes into developing early childhood polices based on evidence based practice. Early childhood involves everything from grant writing for funding to meal planning. I have developed a deeper appreciation and respect for the field and early childhood professionals.
Realizing the full scope of the profession and all it entails will help me professionally because there are a myriad of resources and multi-disciplinary professionals that I can utilize that will benefit the children I serve. On a personally level, learning the depth and breadth of early childhood has helped me realize that I am doing something wonderful and worthwhile in the world—making a difference where it counts!
I wish all my cyber classmates and colleagues all the best on their personal and professional journey! Always remember that the children are our future! What imprint will you leave? God bless!
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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Examining Codes of Ethics: NAEYC and DEC

DEC Code of Ethics

·         We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.

This code of ethics is meaningful to me because I plan to open up a childcare center in a low socio-economic area to give children who may not otherwise have the opportunity, access to high quality education. Many of these children will come from minority families. They will speak different languages and their customs and beliefs will vary. It is important for me and my staff to be aware of and sensitive to issues of diversity.

·         We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services are accessible and are provided to children and families.

Resources are invaluable. It is how early childhood professionals are able to make appropriate referrals for services and how we stay abreast of the latest research and services available for children and families. In my present job I keep an electronic database of resources for my clients that I can easily access.

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

Ideal (Individual)
·         1-4.1—To provide the community with high-quality early childhood care and education programs and services.

High quality early childhood care requires highly qualified teachers with competitive salaries, access to services, like food and nutrition, health care, and high quality education. These services I plan to provide when I open up my childcare center.
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Sunday, August 4, 2013

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS

 Lee y serás

This early literacy program helps Latino children build their early reading potential. Through curriculum and resource materials, along with local events that involve parents and the community, Lee y serás raises awareness of the importance of early literacy development.

http://www.leeyseras.net/site/main.html

 

New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

The Office of Children and Family Services serves New York's public by promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of our children, families and communities. We will achieve results by setting and enforcing policies, building partnerships, and funding and providing quality services.

OCFS is dedicated to improving the integration of services for New York’s children, youth, families and vulnerable populations to promoting their development; and to protecting them from violence, neglect, abuse and abandonment. The agency provides a system of family support, juvenile justice, child care and child welfare services that promote the safety and well-being of children and adults. Among the operating principles across all program areas are that services should be developmentally appropriate, family-centered and family-driven, community-based, locally responsive, and evidence and outcome based.

http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/default.asp


Early Childhood at Scholastic Teacher Store

Offers early childhood products for both teachers and young children to meet all your teaching and classroom needs. You'll find picture books, curriculum guides, literacy programs, classroom materials and more!

http://shop.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/teacherstore/nav/shops/Fluency%20Professional%20Resources/4294620159
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EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

There are a multitude of resources available to support early childhood Education professionals and parents alike. Below is only a selection of the most influential resources. I know you will find this information very useful.
 
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