Disposition Process for Teacher
and School Personnel Candidates
Disposition Process
When an area of concern has been identified for a candidate, the following procedures will be followed:
- The appropriate program coordinator must meet or offer to meet with the candidate. In that meeting, the candidate’s present performance will be reviewed and discussed.
- A corrective action plan designed to remediate the identified problem(s) will be generated. A corrective plan should identify the problem(s) or concern(s) and contain suggestions to remedy the situation.* (Note that some inappropriate behaviors may be so severe and extreme that they limit the utility and/or provision of any official intervention prior to dismissal from the program.)
- Immediate and sustained improvement in the candidate’s performance is expected and must be demonstrated. If progress is not evidenced within a specified time limit, further action by the program area must be taken. This can include failure of the class and/or removal from the program. If removed from the program, the candidate must be given notice and have an opportunity to be heard by appropriate division personnel.
- When a candidate completes the disposition process and believes that s/he has been judged unfairly (e.g., received an inappropriate grade), then a candidate may file an academic grievance with the chair of the department through the Academic Grievance Procedures located in Appendix L in the candidate Handbook.
- If a candidate seeks to file an academic grievance, the case will be reviewed by the Academic Appeals Board. The decision of this board will be considered final.
* Dean’s Office (School of Education & Allied Professions) must be notified of any candidate plan and a copy of the corrective plan will be kept on file in that office.
Form A
Acceptable professional behavior (based on the 2003 Code of Ethics for the Association of American Educators) includes the following:
- Professional Conduct Toward Students: Candidates deal with students in the following ways:
____ a. a fair and just manner
____ b. showing preference toward no individual or any particular group of students
____ c. showing respect and value to all; accepting every individual for who they are
____ d. showing respect for the cultural and family traditions of the students
- Professional Practice: Candidates follow expected professional standards of practice including the following:
____ a. assumes responsibility and accountability for all personal and professional actions
____ b. complies with school building/district rules and/or procedures that are not in conflict with professional ethics
____ c. complies with course and program area policies and expectations in the university setting (e.g., classes, interactions with faculty, staff and peers)
____ d. does not use institutional or professional privileges for personal gain or advantage
____ e. demonstrates appropriate manner including being punctual to work, being prepared for class, showing affection/warmth appropriately (e.g., using praise, rewards, or smiles), completes work in a timely fashion, models educated language devoid of profanity, vulgarity, dresses professionally, etc.
____ f. all confidential information remains confidential and is only shared with those directly involved with the case at hand
____ g. continues to work on, and take advantage of, professional growth opportunities, feedback from peers, etc.
- Professional Conduct Toward Professional Colleagues: Candidates demonstrate proper professional respect in the following ways:
____ a. equitable treatment of all professional colleagues that he or she has contact with
____ b. does not willfully make false statements about a colleague or the school system
____ c. respects each colleague’s freedom of choice and expression and does not attempt to violate any individual’s professional integrity
- Professional Conduct Toward Parents and the General Community: Candidates support the school system and community by:
____ a. making every effort to fully inform parents about their children and to assist families in their educational endeavors
____ b. making every effort to understand and respect the values and traditions of diverse cultures and groups represented in the educational community
____ c. maintaining a positive and active role in the educational process and working for the betterment of all children
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