Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards
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Under FERPA, which of the following individuals may access a student's education records without prior parental consent?
Answer: School officials with a legitimate educational interest
FERPA permits access to records by school officials who have a legitimate educational interest as defined by the institution.
A teacher is working with English Language Learners. Which professional competency is most critical to support these students effectively?
Answer: Understanding second language acquisition principles and culturally responsive instruction
Effective ELL instruction draws on knowledge of language acquisition stages and culturally responsive teaching practices.
Which action by a teacher best demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth?
Answer: Seeking feedback from observations and using it to refine practice
A commitment to growth is demonstrated by actively seeking, processing, and acting on feedback to improve instruction.
A teacher learns that a colleague is altering student test scores. The most ethical course of action is to:
Answer: Report the concern to the appropriate administrator or ethics board
Academic integrity violations require reporting to proper authorities; staying silent or self-investigating delays accountability.
Which best describes the purpose of a teacher's code of ethics?
Answer: To establish shared professional standards that protect students and maintain public trust
A professional code of ethics guides conduct, protects stakeholders, and upholds the integrity of the teaching profession.
During a parent conference, a teacher should primarily aim to:
Answer: Build a collaborative partnership focused on supporting the student's learning and well-being
Parent conferences are most effective when they build trust and collaboration around the shared goal of student success.
A teacher with National Board Certification wishes to mentor new teachers. Which competency does this most directly reflect?
Answer: Leadership and contributing to the professional learning community
Mentoring colleagues reflects leadership within the professional learning community, a core standard of accomplished teaching.