Professionalism Development Checkpoint

Create a Discussion post answering the question “How do you define professionalism in child care?”

Then respond to 2 other posts in 2-3 sentences.

• When you click the link, it will open a new tab or window on your device.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page where you can create a new post.
• Please type your name in the “Topic Title”
• After completing your post, you can come back to this tab/window to complete the question.

CLICK HERE: Discussion Board – Professionalism in Child Care

For more than 50 years, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) has been serving the needs of child care providers through education, advocacy and research. 

Summarize how Young Star works to improve quality in child care programs in Wisconsin.

Shortly after arriving at the center, Henry starts to cry. When you ask him what wrong he tells you about a big fight at his house last night and how the police cam and took Daddy away.  You can tell that Henry is very upset. What should you do?

CHOOSE THE WRONG ANSWER

Kara, a co-worker, comes into the center one morning to begin her shift. She relates that the precious evening she was out at a local bar with some friends and she ran into Sou’s father who was with another woman that was not Sou’s mother.  When Sou’s mother arrives to pick up Sou, she mentions that she thinks her husband is seeing another women and she wants to talk about her suspicions.  What should you do?

CHOOSE THE WRONG ANSWER

Amanda is an assistant teacher in the Yellow room with Allie. Amanda starts at the same time as you do and Allie arrives about 1 hour later. During the time when you and Amanda are opening the program, Amanda shares that she has seen Allie grab Joseph’s arm and pull him roughly away from another child.  She also says that Allie yells a lot at the kids.  Amanda has said that she is scared of Allie and doesn’t what to tell the center Director. 

CHOOSE THE WRONG ANSWER

Kara, a co-worker, comes into the center one morning to begin her shift.  She Amanda is an assistant teacher in the Yellow room with Allie. Amanda starts at the same time as you do and Allie arrives about 1 hour later. During the time when you and Amanda are opening the program, Amanda shares that she has seen Allie grab Joseph’s arm and pull him roughly away from another child.  She also says that Allie yells a lot at the kids.  Amanda has said that she is scared of Allie and doesn’t what to tell the center Director.

CHOOSE THE WRONG ANSWER

NAEYC is a national organization who’s vision is to : Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach ___________________________________.

What is the lowest cost of becoming a member of NAEYC?

The Wisconsin Registry offers resources and tools for individual early care and education professionals, trainers and technical assistance professionals, and those who manage a program or organization. 

Opening an account with The Registry is Free

You must open an account with the Registry in order to earn a certificate for this class 

Take a few minutes to either find you Registry account number or open a free file with the Wisconsin Registry.

Remember without this number we cannot order a certificate for you.  Your certificate will be mailed to the address that is listed in your Registry file, so it is best to keep their file up to date.

What is Your Registry ID number ?

List 3 benefits of becoming a Registry Member.

How many career levels does the Registry have for teachers  _________