Professionalism in Early Childhood Education
Are You an Early Childhood Professional?
http://www.4-c.org/profess.htm
This article discusses how the word professionalism has a different definition depending on what level of the childcare business a provider is in.
ChildCareExchange.com
http://www.childcareexchange.com/
This website offers a resource where child care professionals can see what is happening in the child care field in other states and countries. A good resource for ideas
Early Childhood Education on Line
http://www.umaine.edu/eceol/
This website offers a LISTSERV that early childhood educators can join. At the bottom of the page is a link to a professional development page where a list of websites can be found.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
http://www.ncrel.org/
“The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing research-based resources and assistance to educators, policymakers, and communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.”
Professional Development
http://dpi.wi.gov/
This is a website from the Wisconsin Department of Instruction on Early Childhood Education. The site is a great resource for anyone interested in professional development for early childhood education in Wisconsin.
Professional Development for Caregivers
http://www.aecf.org/publications/child/prof.htm
This is an article on the importance of having professional development for caregivers since they play a major role in young children's lives. There are resources at the end of the article for further information.
Professionalism: The Link to Quality Care
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00000119.htm
This article discusses the link between the level of quality childcare and the level of professionalism the childcare provider possesses.
Professionalism and Marketing
http://www.angelfire.com/mn/kellyshouse/careteach/professional.html
This website is a personal website created by an individual who is a childcare provider. On the Professionalism and Marketing page, ideas for marketing a child care business and why childcare providers are professionals is explained.
