DEC Code of Ethics

Evidence Based Practice

2. We shall use every resource, including referral when appropriate, to ensure high quality services

are accessible and are provided to children and families.
 
"I do Dial 3 testing on my children.  After doing observations if I feel as though child needs extra help I do a referral service paper to the disabilities manager and we go from there."

Responsive Family Centered Practices
 

3. We shall respect, value, promote, and encourage the active participation of ALL families by

engaging families in meaningful ways in the assessment and intervention processes.

"I encourage family participation in the classroom.  I encourage parent volunteers and send homework assignments.  I do home visits and parent conferences to discuss how the children are doing in the classroom." 

Ethical Practice in Research

2. We shall maintain records of research securely; no personal information about research

participants should be revealed unless required by law.

"In the classroom, everything is confidential.  All children's records are to be locked at all times.  We do  not discuss anything about the child to anyone unless it is the parent/guardian who has custody of the child.  All information or research that is gathered in the classroom is confidential as well."