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1 Georgia Professional Standards Commission
The Code of Ethics Initiated January 2018 Georgia Professional Standards Commission

2 Professional Standards Commission
Three Divisions Certification Educator Preparation Ethics

3 Legal Authority of the PSC Ethics Division
Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

4 20-2-984.1. Adoption of a Code of Ethics.
 It shall be the duty of the commission to adopt standards of performance and a code of ethics for educators… which are generally accepted by educators of this state.  

5 20-2-984.1. Adoption of a Code of Ethics
The standards of performance and code of ethics adopted by the commission shall be limited to professional performance and professional ethics. The PSC does not care what you do in you personal lives as long as it does not carryover into your professional lives.

6 Definition of Educator
(2)(d) “Educator” is a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel who holds a certificate issued by the Professional Standards Commission and persons who have applied for but have not yet received a certificate. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics for Educators, “educator” also refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers.

7 The PSC Committee of 18 Members
9 teachers (1 from private school) 2 school board members 3 business representatives 2 administrators 2 higher ed-1 from private college and 1 from a state college Governor appoints-3 year term

8 3 Main Duties of Educators
Teach the Children Protect the Students Act Professionally and Ethically

9 What is Ethics?

10 Ethics Knowledge-codes, rules, knowing right from wrong
Conduct-behavior that aligns with knowledge Ethics-courage to execute in the midst of pressure Doing what is right when no one is looking

11 Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Legal Compliance Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission Georgia Professional Standards Commission 11

12 Standard 1 An educator shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

13 Legal Compliance Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to the commission or conviction of: a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude. any criminal offense involving a controlled substance or marijuana. any sexual offense specified in Code Section 16. any laws applicable to the profession.

14 Standard #1 Legal Compliance
The Educator was arrested at a concert and charged with possession of marijuana. The arresting officer said he watched her smoke a marijuana cigarette and throw a cigarette pack with additional marijuana cigarettes on the ground as he approached her. She claimed the cigarettes belonged to people behind her who ran away as the officer approached her.

15 Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Conduct with Students Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission Georgia Professional Standards Commission 15

16 Standard 2 An educator shall always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

17 A student is anyone under the age of 18.
There are several definitions at the beginning of the code. A student is any individual enrolled in GA’s private or public schools from preschool through grade 12 or any individual between and including the ages of 3 and 17. An 18-year-old who is enrolled in school is a student. A 17-year old who has graduated is a student. Please emphasize with educators that it is not permissible to have a relationship with any student anywhere. Georgia Professional Standards Commission Georgia Professional Standards Commission 17

18 Georgia Professional Standards Commission
OR, a student enrolled in grades Pre-K to 12 in a public or private school. There are several definitions at the beginning of the code. A student is any individual enrolled in GA’s private or public schools from preschool through grade 12 or any individual between and including the ages of 3 and 17. An 18-year-old who is enrolled in school is a student. A 17-year old who has graduated is a student. Please emphasize with educators that it is not permissible to have a relationship with any student anywhere. Georgia Professional Standards Commission Georgia Professional Standards Commission 18

19 For the purposes of the Code of Ethics, the enrollment period for a graduating student ends on August 31 of the year of graduation.

20 Revocation Sexual Abuse of Students
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21 Sexual Relationship with Students
O. C.G. A Person who has supervisory or disciplinary authority over a student who engages in sexual contact with students… New thing in Georgia

22 Sexual Relationship with Student

23 Standard #2 Conduct With Students
The educator exchanged approximately 1320 text messages with a 17 year old student during a 3-week period with several of the messages expressing love for each other. Both denied having a physical relationship. The case was investigated by law enforcement and was not prosecuted.

24 Standard #2 Conduct With Students
The educator was alleged to have used inappropriate methods to redirect SWD. She pulled the hair of two female students and pinched the arm of a non-verbal student who was in a wheelchair

25 Be Friendly, Not a Friend.
Student Relationship Guidelines Phone Calls Be Friendly, Not a Friend. Gossip Parties Inappropriate Jokes Photographs

26 Choose Appropriate Settings
Student Relationship Guidelines Home Auto Choose Appropriate Settings Closet Dark Room

27 Alcohol or Drugs Standard 3
Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

28 Standard 3 An educator shall refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs during the course of professional practice. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

29 Alcohol Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: being on school premises or at a school-related activity involving students while under the influence of, possessing, or consuming alcoholic beverages.

30 The … code of ethics … shall be limited to professional performance and professional ethics.  

31 Standard #3 Drugs and Alcohol
The educator was reported to administrators for erratic behavior, smelling of alcohol, having red, glassy eyes and slurred speech. The educator admitted to having too much to drink the night before. She refused to take a breathalyzer test.

32 Question How many Educators are guilty of going to a restaurant on a Friday evening and consuming a bottle of beer or a glass of wine with their meal, and then going to a high school football game? What level of intoxication is acceptable when an educator is interacting with students or community members at school events?

33 Standard 4 Honesty Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

34 Standard 4 An educator shall exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

35 Honesty Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting: professional qualifications, criminal history, college or staff development credit and/or degrees, academic award, and employment history;

36 Honesty Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting: information submitted to federal, state, local school districts and other governmental agencies;

37 3. information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel;
Honesty Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting: 3. information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel;

38 reasons for absences or leaves;
Honesty Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting: reasons for absences or leaves;

39 Honesty Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting: 5. information submitted in the course of an official inquiry/investigation; and

40 6. information submitted in the course of professional practice.
Honesty Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting, or omitting: 6. information submitted in the course of professional practice.

41 Standard #4 Honesty The Educator holds a pre-service certificate and was doing her student teaching. She completed the edTPA assessment and submitted to Pearson for scoring. In two modules, submissions were 99% and 77% exact wording as another student’s submission a year earlier

42 Standard #4 Honesty The educator used a 5-day block of absences as sick leave April when she was actually on a trip to Hawaii.

43 Standard #4 Honesty The educator failed to hold appropriate meetings for student IEPs. The educator claimed to have met with parents over the phone due to parents being unable to attend.

44 Public Funds & Property
Standard 5 Public Funds & Property Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

45 Standard 5 An educator entrusted with public funds and property shall honor that trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

46 Public Funds & Property
Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: misusing public or school-related funds; failing to account for funds collected from students or parents; submitting fraudulent requests or documentation for reimbursement of expenses or for pay; co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal funds or checking accounts; and using school property without the approval of the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee.

47 Standard #5 Public Funds and Property
The educator admits that he took weight lifting equipment valued at approximately $550 from the high school where he worked to his home. The school was under construction and he assumed that the weight equipment would be sitting idle. He was caught on camera removing the equipment one night around 10:00 pm

48 Standard #5 Public Funds and Property
The educator turned in her school issued iPAD and the IT Department pornographic images stored on the computer. The educator issued a statement indicating she was unaware of the images and it must have been her grandson who had used her computer. .

49 Remunerative Conduct Standard 6
Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

50 Standard 6 An educator shall maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

51 Standard # 6 Remunerative Conduct
The Educator admitted to giving out-of -season batting lessons. The Educator did not keep an account of how much money e received for batting lessons. He admitted he knew he could not accept compensation during the season but thought it was okay to charge during the off-season

52 Confidential Information
Standard 7 Confidential Information Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

53 Standard 7 An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other information. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

54 Confidential Information
Annual performance evaluation records of school personnel Health services provided to an insured Individual student performance data, information and reports School records of students with disabilities A student's education record

55 Standard # 7 Confidential Information
The Educator admitted to providing one of her students her user name and password to assist her in grading other students’ papers and entering them in the gradebook.

56 Required Reports Standard 8
Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

57 An educator shall file reports of a breach of one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators, child abuse, or any other required report. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

58 Requirement The law states an educator shall make a report on suspected child abuse immediately and no later than 24 hours

59 Standard # 8 Required Reports
In December 2016, an 8th grade student reported to the educator her father physically abused her. With the help of the school counselor, he made a report to DFCS. The educator received further info from the student via social media over winter break indicating she had been sexually abused by her father 3 times the previous year and describing another incident that just occurred . He did not report the incident until 1/25/17

60 Professional Conduct Standard 9
Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

61 Standard 9 An educator shall demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards and preserves the dignity and integrity of the teaching profession. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

62 Standard #9 Professional Conduct
The Educator was a coach who exhibited unprofessional conduct during an away basketball game. He directed foul language toward players, coaches, and referees during the game.

63 Standard 10 Testing Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

64 Standard 10 An educator shall administer state mandated assessments fairly and ethically. Standard Two states that an educator should always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. The first three examples in this standard would also be criminal acts and would require reporting under the statute concerning child abuse. The fourth example relates to harassment. Educators should never harass a student on the basis of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability. Sarcasm is usually a deadly weapon in the hands of a teacher who has great influence in a student’s sense of self-worth. The fifth example involves personal relationships with students. Teachers should be warned about encouraging an inappropriate relationship by means of , telephone, written messages (notes, letters, cards, etc.) Educators should not date students . Educators should not develop a personal relationship with students that creates an emotional dependency on the educator. Educators should not furnish or allow a student to consume alcohol, illegal or unauthorized drugs. Educators should not furnish tobacco to students. Georgia Professional Standards Commission

65 Major Testing Violations
Breach of Test Security Fail to provide or attend training Fail to follow directions specified in the manual Coach, prompt, alter or provide answers to students during the test Interpret, explain, or paraphrase test items Copy or take notes on test items

66 Standard # 10 Testing The Educator administered two ELA tests and one Georgia Milestone test. Nine students reported the educator made comments throughout the ELA tests in an effort to assist several students. Also, students said her actions were disruptive. The educator claimed she helped with computer technical issues.

67 Teacher’s Role Attend training
Ensures security of test booklets before, during, and after testing Follow directions Arrange seats to promote individual work Circulate about the classroom to prevent cheating and other violations Be familiar with allowable student accommodations Account for all testing materials

68 Lessons Learned Establish an environment conducive to student learning and test score improvement Require training for all participants with similar information and format at all training sessions Require available staff to monitor during testing Test security is paramount

69 Lessons Learned Investigate all allegations and complaints thoroughly - consider involvement of outside investigators Large increases in student test scores are a red flag Having knowledge of testing violations and failing to report jeopardizes teaching certificate Superintendents, Principals, and Test Coordinators are ultimately responsible

70 PSC Any resident of Georgia can submit a complaint against any educator. The PSC requires complaints to be written and signed with contact information. The PSC deals with approximately 250+ ethics issues each month Between educators are sanctioned each month

71 Enforcing Sanctions The superintendent and the superintendent’s designee for certification shall be responsible for assuring that an individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied, or suspended is not employed or serving in any capacity in their district. Both the superintendent and the superintendent’s designee must hold GAPSC certification.

72 Revocation and Denials
Year Denied Revoked Voluntary Total Surrender FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY

73 Sanctions-January, 2017-January, 2018
Legal compliance - 50 Conduct with Students - 140 Alcohol and Drugs - 43 Honesty - 128 Public Funds and Property - 32 Remunerative Conduct - 2 Confidential Information - 2

74 Sanctions-January 2017-January 2018
Required Reports - 25 Professional Conduct - 91 Testing – 22 Other-3 Total - 538

75 Sanctions Warning Reprimand Suspension-1 day to 3 years Revocation
Denial Sanctions are permanent and remain on the certificate Suspensions and higher are reported to national database

76 Contact Information Paul A. Shaw Phone #

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