OAE Professional Ethics & Standards 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Share general information without identifying students

Answer

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

Question 2

The ethic of critique encourages leaders to:

Accepted Answer

Question laws, policies, and practices that perpetuate inequity

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Misuse of public resources

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Listen, gather facts, and follow the established complaint procedure

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Collaboratively, with parent participation

Answer

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

OAE - Educational Leadership Practice Test