Professional & Ethical Practices Flashcards
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A teacher learns that another staff member is in a romantic relationship with a high school student. The teacher should:
Answer: Report it immediately to administration and, if necessary, law enforcement
A romantic relationship between a staff member and a student is illegal and constitutes abuse; mandatory reporting obligations require immediate action.
Which principle is central to the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics regarding the teacher-student relationship?
Answer: Teachers must maintain professional boundaries at all times
The Code of Ethics requires educators to maintain appropriate professional boundaries that protect student wellbeing and teacher integrity.
An educator who uses discriminatory language targeting a student based on race is in violation of which federal law?
Answer: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance, including public schools.
A teacher receives a gift worth $150 from a parent. According to professional ethics guidelines, the teacher should:
Answer: Decline or report it per school board gift policies, as high-value gifts may create a conflict of interest
Most districts have gift policies limiting acceptable gifts; valuable gifts can create conflicts of interest or the appearance of impropriety.
When a student's parent requests to review their child's educational records, Alabama law (consistent with FERPA) requires the school to:
Answer: Provide access within 45 days of the request
FERPA requires schools to provide parents access to student educational records within 45 days of a formal request.
A teacher notices a student appears consistently drowsy, poorly dressed, and without lunch. The most ethically and legally appropriate response is to:
Answer: Report concerns to the school counselor and follow mandated reporting protocols if neglect is suspected
These signs may indicate neglect, which requires educators to report to child protective services under Alabama's mandatory reporting laws.
Which of the following best exemplifies a teacher maintaining professional integrity in grading?
Answer: Applying grading criteria consistently and objectively to all students
Professional integrity in grading requires consistent, objective application of established criteria free from outside pressure.