Professionalism

Category: Ethics & Codes of Conduct

P 1.1 Has a working knowledge of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment, and the Supplement for Early Childhood Adult Educators. Understands how they apply to the six areas of professional relationships (Adult Learners; Practicum Sites; Institutions of Higher Learner and Agencies Providing Training, Colleagues; Children and Families; Community; Society and the Field of Early Childhood)

Category: Professional Conduct

P 2.1 Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Category: Individual Trainer Professional Development

P 3.1 Has a working knowledge of the Early Childhood Professional Development System. Maintains, at minimum, a Basic Trainer Credential, and has a current professional development plan.

Category: Professional Trainer Mentoring

P 4.1 Participates in mentoring or coaching activities related to personal growth as a trainer.

Category: Cultural Responsiveness

P 5.1 Provides respectful and responsive interactions with all participants Aware of how culture (shared norms, beliefs, and behavioral

expectations) influence the work of an early childhood trainer.

Category: Cultural Awareness

P 6.1 Recognizes own culture and how it influences work as a trainer in early childhood.

Category: Ethics & Codes of Conduct

P 1.2 Use the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment, and the Supplement for Early Childhood Adult Educators to guide decision making, particularly when values are in conflict with each other.

Category: Professional Conduct

P 2.2 Maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality while at the same time being responsive to participants’ questions and needs.

Category: Individual Trainer Professional Development

P 3.2 Participates in the Colorado Early Childhood Professional Development System including webinars, training offerings, and other professional development opportunities.

Category: Professional Trainer Mentoring

P 4.2 Contributes to identifying the mentoring and coaching needs of new trainers. This may include but is not limited to participating in surveys, giving feedback and evaluating mentoring experiences.

Category: Cultural Responsiveness

P 5.2 Can assist others with value exploration and perspective taking. Adapts training to meet diverse needs of participants.

Category: Cultural Awareness

P 6.2 Actively engages in self-reflection on own work as a trainer. This is part of preparing for training, in the midst of training and after training.

Category: Ethics & Codes of Conduct

N/A

Category: Professional Conduct

P 2.3 Remains focused on the participants’ needs when disagreements or conflicts surface.

Category: Individual Trainer Professional Development

P 3.3 Provides leadership and advocacy for early childhood professional development. This includes but is not limited to encouraging others to participate in the system and contributing efforts to continuously improve the system.

Category: Professional Trainer Mentoring

P 4.3 Participates as a mentor or coach for those new to the role as a trainer and as part of the professional development system in Colorado.

Category: Cultural Responsiveness

P 5.3 Personal professional development plan includes the topics of culture and inclusion.

Category: Cultural Awareness

N/A