Title: Describe ethical standards of professional organizations that are associated with early childhood education.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I) > Section: Maintaining Careers and Professionalism

Description should include research of the code of ethics for national professional organizations (e.g., National Association for the Education of Young Children [NAEYC]).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is meant by ethical standards? What is the source of ethical standards for early childhood education and standards?
- What are the legal and ethical consequences of failing to meet standards for working with children?
- Who is responsible for enforcing professional and ethical standards for early childhood education and services?

Communication

- What beliefs and values form the foundation of professional ethical standards?
- How should the confidentiality of information required by professional ethical standards be protected?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are needed to maintain and enforce professional ethical standards?
- How should the confidentiality of information required by professional ethical standards be protected?

Management

- What management skills are needed to maintain professional ethical standards?
- How can technology be used to maintain ethical standards such as confidentiality?