Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards

A principal is asked to speak to the media about a student incident. To protect ethics and privacy, they should:

Answer: Share general information without identifying students

Leaders can inform the public while protecting student identity and confidentiality.

The ethic of critique encourages leaders to:

Answer: Question laws, policies, and practices that perpetuate inequity

The ethic of critique examines structures and power that create unfair outcomes.

A school leader who uses district funds for personal travel has committed:

Answer: Misuse of public resources

Using public funds for personal benefit violates fiduciary and ethical obligations.

Which action best reflects professional ethics when a teacher's lesson draws a parent complaint?

Answer: Listen, gather facts, and follow the established complaint procedure

Fair, procedural handling respects both the parent and the teacher.

Under IDEA, a student's IEP team decisions must be made:

Answer: Collaboratively, with parent participation

IDEA requires parents to be meaningful members of the IEP team.

A leader hires a less qualified relative over a stronger candidate. This is an example of:

Answer: Nepotism violating fairness and ethics

Favoring relatives over qualified candidates is nepotism and undermines fair hiring.

Which best exemplifies the professional norm of continuous learning for leaders?

Answer: Engaging in ongoing professional development and reflection

PSEL expects leaders to pursue their own growth and reflect on practice.