1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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