This interactive session will examine the role of a philosophy as the foundation for program practices and decisions. Participants will reflect on the origin and relevance of their program philosophy. Are the beliefs and values it embodies about children, families and early childhood education aligned with their own? Does it provide guiding principles for program decisions? Is the philosophy visible within the program environment, practices and relationships? Through individual reflection and dialog with other program leaders, participates will evaluate their current practices through the lens of their program philosophy to determine where philosophy and practice may be out of alignment. …