MTEL Professional Ethics & Legal Standards Flashcards
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on:
Answer: Sex in federally funded education programs and activities
Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including sexual harassment and assault.
In Massachusetts, which document governs the individualized services a student with a disability receives and must be developed with parent participation?
Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP)
An IEP is the legally required document under IDEA that outlines a student's special education goals, services, and accommodations, developed collaboratively with the IEP team including parents.
A student with ADHD does not qualify for special education but needs academic supports. The appropriate legal framework is:
Answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 provides accommodations and supports to students with disabilities that substantially limit major life activities, even when they do not qualify for IDEA-funded special education.
The Massachusetts anti-bullying law requires schools to:
Answer: Develop and implement a bullying prevention plan and investigate all reports
Massachusetts Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2010 requires all schools to adopt a comprehensive bullying prevention and intervention plan and investigate all reported incidents.
Which ethical principle requires Massachusetts educators to act in the best academic, social, and emotional interests of each student?
Answer: Duty of care and student-centered advocacy
The educator's duty of care and student-centered advocacy means prioritizing student well-being and educational interests above other institutional or personal concerns.
A teacher uses a copyrighted article in a classroom lesson without permission. Under the Fair Use doctrine, this is most likely permissible if:
Answer: The use is educational, non-commercial, and uses a small portion of the work
Fair Use permits limited educational use of copyrighted material when the use is non-commercial, educational, and uses only what is necessary for the purpose.