Professional Practices

Readings

• DEC Recommended Practices
• DEC Code of Ethics

Websites

Professional Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC)
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
• Division of Early Childhood (DEC)

Policy and Advocacy

• Zero to Three Public Policy
• U.S. Department of Education: IDEA
• Colorado Children’s Campaign

Licensing and Quality Rating

• Colorado Office of Early Childhood
• Colorado Shines Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
• BUILD Initiative
• QRIS National Learning Network