Ethical Responsibilities to Children:
Childhood is a unique and valuable stage in the
human life cycle. Our paramount responsibility is to
provide care and education in settings that are safe,
healthy, nurturing, and responsive for each child. We
are committed to supporting children’s development
and learning; respecting individual differences; and
helping children learn to live, play, and work cooperatively.
We are also committed to promoting
children’s self-awareness, competence, self-worth,
resiliency, and physical well-being.The Ideals:
—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, —To appreciate the vulnerability of children and —To create and maintain safe and healthy settings
enhance the quality of their lives.
I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities, —To appreciate the vulnerability of children and —To create and maintain safe and healthy settings
I-1.4
their dependence on adults.
I-1.5
that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and
physical development and that respect their dignity
and their contributions.abilities, and potential of each child.
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior
Professional and Interpersonal Behavior
1. We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value
and human potential of each child.
2. We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all
our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families
and of those with whom we work.
3. We shall strive for the highest level of personal and professional competence by seeking and
the suggestions of others.
4. We shall serve as advocates for children with disabilities and their families and for the
professionals who serve them by supporting both policy and programmatic decisions that enchance the quality of their lives.
