Professional Development & Ethics Flashcards
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An educational planner discovers that a colleague is accepting undisclosed commissions from a college for referrals. According to IECA ethical standards, what is the most appropriate first step?
Answer: Discuss the ethical concern privately with the colleague
IECA ethics encourage addressing conflicts directly with the colleague before escalating to formal reporting bodies.
Which of the following best describes the ethical obligation of a CEP when a student's preferred college list clearly mismatches their academic profile?
Answer: Provide honest, data-driven counseling while respecting the student's final decision
Ethical practice requires candid guidance informed by data, while ultimately respecting the student's agency in the final decision.
A CEP is invited to serve on a college's advisory board while also counseling students to that institution. This situation primarily raises concerns about:
Answer: Conflict of interest
Serving on an institutional advisory board while referring students creates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed or avoided.
Under IECA standards, which practice is considered unethical regarding college admission outcomes?
Answer: Guaranteeing admission to specific colleges
No ethical educational planner may guarantee admission, as outcomes depend on factors beyond the counselor's control.
A CEP attends a conference and earns 8 CE credits. According to ongoing certification requirements, continuing education credits are primarily intended to:
Answer: Demonstrate sustained competency and knowledge currency
CE credits ensure certified planners remain current with evolving admissions practices, educational trends, and ethical standards.
When a divorced family provides conflicting instructions about a student's college list, the CEP's best ethical approach is to:
Answer: Clarify the decision-making authority at the outset and document it
Establishing and documenting a clear agreement about decision-making authority at engagement onset prevents ethical and legal complications.
Which of the following is a hallmark of a CEP's professional identity as distinct from a school counselor?
Answer: CEPs typically work in private practice serving individual families for a fee
Certified Educational Planners most commonly operate in independent private practice, charging families directly for personalized counseling services.