You have read Chapters 1 and 2 in your text and reflected on professionalism and current issues. For this assignment, reflect on what you have learned about the different facets of being a professional.
 

You are a new teacher at an elementary school or at an early childhood center. You have been asked by a local news reporter to explain the responsibilities, expectations, and roles of the contemporary early childhood professional in today’s society. Incorporate the following into a press release:

• Incorporate the six National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation.
• Historical roots of early childhood education
• Societal factors that impact early childhood education
• Current trends that are likely to be experienced as an early childhood educator.
• Integrate ways that early childhood professionals can meet the needs of children through their families.

Length: 3-5 pages, not including the cover sheet or reference page
References: A minimum of 5 scholarly resources is required.
Include your textbook as one of the resources.

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