Teachers reflect on their practice and assume responsibility for their own professional development by actively seeking opportunities to learn and grow as professionals. 10.1 solicit feedback from students, families, and colleagues to evaluate their own teaching. 10.2 read ideas presented in professional publications and discuss current issues in education. 10.3 explore new instructional approaches and strategies, including technological, in the classroom. 10.4 take responsibility for their own professional growth by participating in workshops, courses, and other educational activities that support their plans for continued development as teachers.
Teachers maintain professional standards guided by legal and ethical principles.
11.1 maintain standards that require them to act in the best interest and needs of students. 11.2 follow school policy and procedures, respecting the boundaries of their professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families. 11.3 follow local, state, and federal law pertaining to educational and instructional issues, including regulations related to students' and teachers' rights and students' and teachers' responsibilities. 11.4 interact with students, colleagues, parents, and others in a professional manner that is fair and equitable. 11.5 are guided by codes of professional conduct adopted by their professional organizations.