NES Professional Standards & Competencies 3

Question 1

Under FERPA, which of the following individuals may access a student's education records without prior parental consent?

Accepted Answer

School officials with a legitimate educational interest

Answer

FERPA permits access to records by school officials who have a legitimate educational interest as defined by the institution.

Question 2

A teacher is working with English Language Learners. Which professional competency is most critical to support these students effectively?

Accepted Answer

Understanding second language acquisition principles and culturally responsive instruction

Answer

Effective ELL instruction draws on knowledge of language acquisition stages and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Question 3

Which action by a teacher best demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth?

Accepted Answer

Seeking feedback from observations and using it to refine practice

Answer

A commitment to growth is demonstrated by actively seeking, processing, and acting on feedback to improve instruction.

Question 4

A teacher learns that a colleague is altering student test scores. The most ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to the appropriate administrator or ethics board

Answer

Academic integrity violations require reporting to proper authorities; staying silent or self-investigating delays accountability.

Question 5

Which best describes the purpose of a teacher's code of ethics?

Accepted Answer

To establish shared professional standards that protect students and maintain public trust

Answer

A professional code of ethics guides conduct, protects stakeholders, and upholds the integrity of the teaching profession.

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