An educator shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes.
Standard 1: Legal Compliance
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An educator shall always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom.
Standard 2: Conduct with Students
15
An educator shall refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs during the course of professional practice.
Standard 3: Alcohol or Drugs
15
An educator shall exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice.
Standard 4: Honesty
15
An educator entrusted with public funds and property shall honor that trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility.
Standard 5: Public Funds
15
An educator shall maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation.
Standard 6: Remunerative Conduct
15
- An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other information
Standard 7: Confidential Information
15
An educator shall file reports of a breach of one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators, child abuse, or any other required report.
Standard 8: Required Reports
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An educator shall demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards and preserves the dignity and integrity of the teaching profession.
Standard 9: Professional Conduct
15
An educator shall administer state-mandated assessments fairly and ethically.