Becoming A Professional
Building upon acquired knowledge and staying an active member of the child care community is an essential part of being a child care professional. Keeping a plethora of resources at hand, not only for thyself and the center but for families and those within your community is essential to child care professionals. It is important to know and be comfortable with all the professional standards and hold yourself to these guidelines.
Key elements of Standard 6 6a: Identifying and involving oneself with the early childhood field 6b: Knowing about and upholding ethical standards and other professional guidelines 6c: Engaging in continuous, collaborative learning to inform practice 6d: Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education 6e: Engaging in informed advocacy for children and the profession