Welcome

During this training you are encouraged to:

Be curious and open to learning

Suspend judgment,

Find common ground and note differences, and

Acknowledge discomfort.

A key principle of NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct is that we shall care for and educate children in positive emotional and social environments that are cognitively stimulating and support each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure. Foundational knowledge in supporting children’s identity development through positive interactions that reflect and welcome each child’s unique background helps teachers develop trusting relationships and ensure their behavior communicates the importance of each child.

In this training, we will focus on the topic of culturally responsive interactions for children. We will continue to reflect on our attitudes, beliefs, and biases as we learn strategies to provide positive interactions that support children’s development and welcome each child’s unique background.

This training focuses on the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Principle:

We shall care for and educate children in positive emotional and social environments that are cognitively stimulating and that support each child’s culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure.