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.

• NAEYC - 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).


• earlychildhoodnews.wordpress.com
  This website is a resource for early-childhood professionals that includes articles, hot topics, and classroom ideas to enhance your sense of professionalism.


• Taylor and Francis Online - "It’s more than care’: early childhood educators’ concepts of professionalism"
  This article is a study that looks at early-childhood educators’ perceptions of their roles, responsibilities, and ideas related to professionalism.


• Council for Exceptional Children - Special Education Professional Ethical Principles
  This link takes you to the Council for Exceptional Children website. Listed here are the Special Education Professional Ethical Principles.


• Division of Early Childhood - Position Statements
  This link takes you to the Division of Early Childhood’s website. Listed here are position statements and papers.


• American Academy of Pediatrics COEC policies and publications
  This link takes you to the American Academy of Pediatrics website. This site shares early childhood and child care related policy.