114 Professionalism 3. Ethics 1. Ethics in Communication & Interactions Level 1 Follow ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood care and education. Act in ways that are healthy and respectful, never physically or emotionally harmful, dangerous, exploitive, or intimidating to children and their families. P 3.1.1 Level 2 Understand and use the NAEYC code of ethical conduct and other professional standards 13 and regulations related to early childhood practice. P 3.1.2 Level 3 Apply and model the NAEYC code of ethical conduct 14 . P 3.1.3 Level 4 Lead others in their articulation and use of the NAEYC code of ethical conduct. Initiate and mediate group problem solving of ethical issues. P 3.1.4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, and articulate inquiry that provides a conceptual and structural basis for analyzing ethical issues and making informed choices when confronting ethical dilemmas. P 3.1.5 2. Ethics Pertaining to Confidentiality Level 1 Follow guidelines for protecting the confidentiality of spoken and written information. P 3.2.1 Level 2 Understand potential violations of confidentiality and take steps to mitigate. P 3.2.2 Level 3 Model and develop methods for the appropriate sharing and protection of confidential information. P 3.2.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate, and modify program policies and procedures for the appropriate protection and release of confidential information. P 3.2..4 Level 5 Analyze, evaluate, articulate, and apply evidence-based best practices to provide a conceptual and structural basis for analyzing ethical issues and making informed choices when confronting ethical dilemmas. P 3.2.5 13 http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/ecprofessional/Ethics%20Resources%20Bibliography%20Final%2003-10(1).pdf 14 http://www.naeyc.org/positionstatements/ethical_conduct