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Chen, S., & Phillips, B. (2018). Exploring teacher factors that influence teacher-child relationships in Head Start: A grounded theory. The Qualitative Report, 23(1), 80-97. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/exploring-teacher-factors-that-influence-child/docview/2122315898/se-2
Early Childhood Educators' beliefs and understanding of their critical role in supporting both young children and families experiencing poverty is compelling. The journal article underscores the importance of the role beliefs play in teaching and learning.

Chen, S., Phillips, B., & Izci, B. (2018): Teacher–child relational conflict in Head Start – exploring the roles of child behaviors, teacher stress, and bias, and classroom environment. Early Child Development and Care. doi: 10.1080/03004430.2018.1524378 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327870081_Teacher-child_relational_conflict_in_Head_Start_-_exploring_the_roles_of_child_behaviour_teacher_stress_and_bias_and_classroom_environment
A further look at how teacher beliefs inform stress, bias, and views on child behavior within the classroom.

Maclaughlin, S. (2017). Reflection: The first step for addressing bias in infant and toddler programs. YC: Young Children, 72(5), 90–93.
Guidelines for recognizing bias and steps that can be taken to address bias in early childhood programs. 

California Department of Education. (n.d.). Resources for parents and families. https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/parentresources.asp
Website produced by the California Commision Teacher Credentialing (CTC) with resources for parents and families of young children.

National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2011). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/globally-shared/downloads/PDFs/resources/position-statements/Ethics%20Position%20Statement2011_09202013update.pdf
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) official statement that provides a vision for what an early childhood educator should be and do.

Maholmes, V. (2014). Fostering resilience and well-being in children and families in poverty: Why hope still matters. Oxford University Press, Incorporated. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=3056075.
Chapter 4: Parenting and Family Matters: Contrasting Parenting and Family Processes – Examining Family Strengths and Assets