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Educators’ Code of Ethics
Using your school or class within a school (or one familiar) as an educational leader, provide an analysis and recommendations for improving the achievement of all students. At a minimum:

Describe the culture and socioeconomic status of the school and local community.
Discuss current test scores or other methods to assess school achievement.
Assess your school’s “ethic of care”.
Provide your interpretation of the school’s commitment to multicultural education.
As an educational leader, make recommendations to improve achievement in the class or school setting.
Length: 5 pages not including title and reference pages.
Referenced: Minimum of 3 scholarly resources.

Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics
Purpose and Scope
The Texas educator shall comply with standard practices and ethical conduct toward
students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community and
shall safeguard academic freedom. The Texas educator, in maintaining the dignity of the 
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profession, shall respect and obey the law, demonstrate personal integrity, and exemplify
honesty and good moral character. The Texas educator, in exemplifying ethical relations with
colleagues, shall extend just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession. The
Texas educator, in accepting a position of public trust, shall measure success by the progress
of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen. The Texas
educator, in fulfilling responsibilities in the community, shall cooperate with parents and
others to improve the public schools of the community. This chapter shall apply to educators
and candidates for certification. (19 TAC 247.1(b))
Enforceable Standards
1. Professional Ethical Conduct, Practices, and Performance
Standard 1.1 The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly or recklessly engage in
deceptive practices regarding official policies of the school district, educational
institution, educator preparation program, or the Texas Education Agency and its
certification process.
Standard 1.2 The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
misappropriate, divert, or use monies, personnel, property, or equipment committed to
his or her charge for personal gain or advantage.
Standard 1.3 The educator shall not submit fraudulent requests for reimbursement,
expenses, or pay.
Standard 1.4 The educator shall not use institutional or professional privileges for
personal or partisan advantage.
Standard 1.5 The educator shall neither accept nor offer gratuities, gifts, or favors that
impair professional judgment or to obtain special advantage. This standard shall not
restrict the acceptance of gifts or tokens offered and accepted openly from students,
parents of students, or other persons or organization in recognition or appreciation of
service.
Standard 1.6 The educator shall not falsify records, or direct/coerce others to do so.
Standard 1.7 The educator shall comply with state regulations, written local school board
policies, and other state and federal laws.
Standard 1.8 The educator shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or a
responsibility on the basis of professional qualifications.
Standard 1.9 The educator shall not make threats of violence against school district
employees, school board members, students or parents of students.
Standard 1.10 The educator shall be of good moral character and be worthy to instruct or
supervise the youth of this state.
Standard 1.11 The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly misrepresent
his or her employment history, criminal history, and/or disciplinary record when
applying for subsequent employment.
Standard 1.12 The educator shall refrain from the illegal use or distribution of controlled
substances and/or abuse of prescription drugs and toxic inhalants.
Standard 1.13 The educator shall not be under the influence of alcohol or consume
alcoholic beverages on school property or during school activities when students are
present.
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2. Ethical Conduct toward Professional Colleagues
Standard 2.1 The educator shall not reveal confidential health or personnel information
concerning colleagues unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is
required by law.
Standard 2.2 The educator shall not harm others by knowingly making false statements
about a colleague or the school system.
Standard 2.3 The educator shall adhere to written local school board policies and state
and federal laws regarding the hiring, evaluation, and dismissal of personnel.
Standard 2.4 The educator shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political,
professional, or citizenship rights and responsibilities.
Standard 2.5 The educator shall not discriminate against or coerce a colleague on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, family status, or
sexual orientation.
Standard 2.6 The educator shall not use coercive means or promise of special treatment
in order to influence professional decisions or colleagues.
Standard 2.7 The educator shall not retaliate against any individual who has filed a
complaint with SBEC or who provides information for a disciplinary investigation or
proceeding under this chapter.
3. Ethical Conduct toward Students
Standard 3.1 The educator shall not reveal confidential information concerning students
unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is required by law.
Standard 3.2 The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly treat a
student or minor in a manner that adversely affects or endangers the learning, physical
health, mental health, or safety of the student or minor.
Standard 3.3 The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly misrepresent
facts regarding a student.
Standard 3.4 The educator shall not exclude a student from participation in a program,
deny benefits to a student, or grant an advantage to a student on the basis of race,
color, gender, disability, national origin, religion, family status or sexual orientation.
Standard 3.5 The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in
physical mistreatment, neglect or abuse of a student or minor.
Standard 3.6 The educator shall not solicit or engage in sexual conduct or a romantic
relationship with a student or minor.
Standard 3.7 The educator shall not furnish alcohol or illegal/unauthorized drugs to any
person under 21 years of age unless the educator is a parent or guardian of that child or
knowingly allow any person under 21 years of age unless the educator is a parent or
guardian of that child to consume alcohol or illegal/unauthorized drugs in the presence
of the educator.
Standard 3.8 The educator shall maintain appropriate professional educator-student
relationships and boundaries based on a reasonably prudent educator standard.
Standard 3.9 The educator shall refrain from inappropriate communication with a
student or minor, including, but not limited to, electronic communication such as cell
phone, text messaging, email, instant messaging, blogging, or other social network
communication. Factors that may be considered in assessing whether the
communication is inappropriate include, but are not limited to:
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i) the nature, purpose, timing, and amount of the communication;
ii) the subject matter of the communication;
iii) whether the communication was made openly or the educator attempted to
conceal the communication;
iv) whether the communication could be reasonably interpreted as soliciting sexual
contact or a romantic relationship;
v) whether the communication was sexually explicit; and
vi) whether the communication involved discussion(s) of the physical or sexual
attractiveness or the sexual history, activities, preferences, or fantasies of either 



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