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MTEL Professional Ethics & Legal Standards Flashcards

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  1. A Massachusetts educator's license can be revoked for which of the following actions?

    Answer: Engaging in conduct unbecoming a professional, including ethics violations

    The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) can revoke licensure for conduct unbecoming a professional, which includes ethical misconduct and legal violations.

  2. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees students the right to a non-discriminatory evaluation, meaning:

    Answer: Assessments must be conducted in the student's native language and use multiple measures

    IDEA requires evaluations to be conducted in the student's native language, be free from racial or cultural bias, and include multiple assessment tools.

  3. When a parent disagrees with an IEP team decision in Massachusetts, their first formal recourse is typically:

    Answer: Requesting mediation or a special education hearing with the BSEA

    Massachusetts parents can request mediation or a due process hearing through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) to resolve IEP disputes.

  4. Under the Massachusetts education law, the evaluation period for an initial special education determination must be completed within:

    Answer: 45 school days of receipt of parental consent

    Massachusetts requires that the initial evaluation for special education eligibility be completed within 45 school working days after written parental consent is received.

  5. A teacher discovers a student is being cyberbullied by classmates outside of school. Under Massachusetts law, the school:

    Answer: Must investigate if the conduct creates a hostile environment at school

    Massachusetts anti-bullying law extends school jurisdiction to off-campus electronic bullying that disrupts the school environment or targets students at school.

  6. Which Massachusetts regulation establishes the standards of conduct and professional responsibility for licensed educators?

    Answer: 603 CMR 46.00 – Educator Standards of Conduct

    603 CMR 46.00 establishes the Standards of Conduct for Massachusetts educators, defining professional responsibilities and grounds for disciplinary action.