Early Childhood Education Blog

Naeyc and DEC * To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training. * To advocate for and ensure that all children including those with special needs have support services needed to be successful. * We shall respect, value, promote, and encourage the active participation of all families by engaging families in meaningful ways in the assessment and intervention process.  Three ideals are important and also help to strengthen my processional goals.  They help support my future plan.  In early childhood you have to create a system that is beneficial to you.  When I get the opportunity to start my own daycare I will make sure that I create a positive atmosphere and support system for the parents and students.

Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices NAEYC. (2009).  Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8 .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap NAEYC. (2009).  Where we stand on child abuse prevention .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf NAEYC. (2009).  Where we stand on school readiness .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf NAEYC. (2009).  Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf NAEYC. (2003).  Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8 .  Retrieved M...

This book is an excellent resource for those who will be teaching or even being a mentor to a child with disabilities.  It gives you a step by step approach on how to handle certain situations and how to have an overall positive educational experience for the child. My mom introduced me to Dr. Spock who was at one point everyones favorite pediatrician.  I do find that a lot of the lessons and tips that he gives are still valid to children today and will be a great resource to educators.