Criminal Acts - An educator should abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes. As used herein, conviction includes a finding or verdict of guilt, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere . Abuse of Students - An educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. Confidential Information - An educator should comply with state and federal laws and local school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student records, unless disclosure is required or permitted by law. Abandonment of Contract - An educator should fulfill all of the terms and obligations detailed in the contract with the local board of education or education agency for the duration of the contract.
Unethical conduct includes the failure to make a required report.
Professional Conduct - An educator should demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards. All rights reserved.