There are many resources to help you understand the importance of professionalism and ethics in your work as a preschool teacher. 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).

• 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

  A look at CEC's 12 ethical principals.

• 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.