What is the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct?

According to the position statement issued by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct (revised April 2005) offers guidelines for responsible behavior among early childhood professionals and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education.
The primary focus of the code is on the daily practice with children and their families in programs for children from birth through 8 years. The …

Online Professional Development for Child Care Providers

Looking for online professional development and learning opportunities? Here are some of the best online courses, webinars, and other professional development tools from Cooperative Extension nationwide. Click on the links to explore the possibilities. Additional links will be added as more courses become available through the Cooperative Extension system.

Keep in mind that each state’s child care licensing regulations are different. Be sure to check with your state licensing agency before you complete one of these courses to be sure …