Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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2.1
Respects Culture of Family
2: Family and Community Relationships
Competency Description
The professional working with young children respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics, needs, concerns and priorities.
Behaviors & Skills
a
Treats families with dignity and respect
b
Refrains from passing judgment on families that may depart from his or her standards or expectations
c
Treats parents and family members as individual adults
d
Works to identify and uphold families' hopes and dreams for their child
e
Recognizes parents as the primary influence on their children
f
Considers families or parents as central; the most important decision-makers in a child's life and honors their decision-making style
g
Works to identify and empower the strengths and competence of the family
h
Works in partnership with families to identify goals for their child
i
Works with families in an individualized and flexible manner, including around parents' work schedules
j
Takes time to learn about families' race, religion, home language, family structure, employment situation, other child care situations, as well as their values and beliefs about childhood, education, and intervention
k
Responds sensitively to parents' concerns, ways of coping, and child-rearing practices
l
Respects families' boundaries
m
Engages in courteous behavior with families (being on-time, keeping appointments, returning communication)
n
Invites family members to include the people they would like to participate in meetings and activities
o
Is open to learning and new information about family relationships
p
Participates in cultural events in the community to better understand the families with whom they work