The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Code of Ethics offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving the principal ethical dilemmas encountered in early childhood care and education.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøs first commitment is to the rights and interests of all children. Read 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Anti-Discrimination Position Statement (Revised, 2009), Anti-Discrimination Policy (1988; 1994), and Statement about Proposition 187 & 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Position Statements are adopted by the Governing Board to state the Association's position on issues related to early childhood education practice, policy, and/or professional development for which there are controversial or critical opinions
Early educators are everyday heroes. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø supports all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children by amplifying YOUR voice and advocating for what we know to be right for children and for educators.ÌýWherever you are in your journey, ther
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Affiliate Advisory Council acts as an advisory body to support the continuing transformation of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Affiliate structure into a high-performing, inclusive organization.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø members are organized in a vibrant network of Affiliates that share 51³Ô¹ÏÍø goals in working on behalf of young children and early childhood professionals.