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TNT 700.1P PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT RESPONSE GUIDE

TASK 1 -- The Texas Educator Code of Ethics: Read the instructions and both scenarios and write a paragraph of at least 1/2 page for each scenario, responding to the prompts. Answer the three questions at the end of each scenario, in which you * identify the behavior(s), if any, that you believe violate standards in the Educator Code of Ethics. You must cite the standard from the Code of Ethics, using the letter, number and exact language of the standard. * Explain your reasoning in the selection of the standard(s) or your reasoning if you believe no standards were violated. Additionally, *describe an alternate behavior that is detailed and appropriate to take in that situation. Use professional language, spelling and grammar in your response.

1. Scenario 1 Response:

2. Scenario 2 Response:

TASK 2 – Effective Communication with Parents: Read the scenario in part 2 regarding the parent communication. Respond to the parent in a paragraph or two. Your response should reflect effective communication skills such as setting aside judgement and remaining calm. Address the parent’s concerns and assert yourself through your values. Use professional language, spelling and grammar.

TASK 3 – Effective Relations with Colleagues: Read the scenario provided and in a paragraph or two, describe how Ms. Jeffries should handle the situation. Read the questions following the scenario and incorporate your responses to the questions in the paragraph. Your response must be in the form of a professionally written paragraph.

TNT700.1PRubric-2.pdf

Part 1: Educator Code of Ethics

Criteria Exemplary: 8 pts. Proficient: 6 pts. Developing: 4 pts. Novice: 0 -2 pts.

Identification of Behavior

TAC 228.35 (b) (2) (H) meeting expectations for attendance, professional appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal, and statutory responsibilities;

Behavior that is or could be an issue is explicitly identified from both scenarios.

Behavior that is or could be an issue is generally identified from both scenarios.

Behavior that is or could be an issue is too vague or not correctly identified for both scenarios.

Behavior that is or could be an issue not correctly identified for either scenario.

Standard(s) Cited and Justification

Standard 6: Professional Practices and Responsibilities

(D) Teachers model ethical and respectful behavior and demonstrate integrity in all situations.

(i) Teachers adhere to the educators' code of ethics in §247.2 of this title (relating to Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators), including following policies and procedures at their specific school placement(s).

Standards are explicitly cited by number and letter.

A coherent and cogent statement is provided that explicitly and clearly aligns and connects the behavior to the standard believed to be violated.

Standards are cited by a general description.

Justification is provided but it doesn’t explicitly align and connect the behavior to the standard believed to be violated.

Standards are not correctly cited for one of the scenarios.

Justification is not provided, or it doesn’t align and connect the behavior to the standard believed to be violated for one of the scenarios.

Standards are not correctly cited for either of the scenarios.

Justification is not provided, or it doesn’t align and connect the behavior to the standard believed to be violated for either of the scenarios.

Alternative behavior

Standard 6: Professional Practices and Responsibilities

(D) Teachers model ethical and respectful behavior and demonstrate integrity in all situations.

Intern provides a detailed and appropriate approach that could be taken by the teachers in the scenario, so no standards are violated.

Intern provides a general description of an alternative approach that could be taken by the teachers in the scenario, so no standards are violated.

Intern does not provide a different approach that could be taken by the teachers so that no standards are violated in one of the scenarios.

Intern does not provide a different approach that could be taken by the teachers so that no standards are violated in either of the scenarios.

Part 2: Effective Communication with Parents

Criteria Exemplary: 8 pts. Proficient: 6 pts. Developing: 4 pts. Novice: 0 -2 pts.

Effective communication

TAC 228.35 (b) (2)

(J) effectively communicating with students, families, colleagues, and community members.

Response consistently and thoroughly utilizes effective communication skills and calm tone.

Response utilizes effective communication skills and has calm tone.

Response utilizes some effective communication skills but may include some phrases or language that are not conducive to professional communication.

Response lacks evidence of effective communication skills, and/or includes unprofessional language.

Concerns Addressed

Standard 6: Professional Practices and Responsibilities

(D) Teachers model ethical and respectful behavior and demonstrate integrity in all situations.

(ii) Teachers communicate consistently, clearly, and respectfully with all members of the campus community, including students, parents and families, colleagues, administrators, and staff.

The concerns are fully addressed in a manner that blends respect with assertiveness.

The concerns are addressed in a respectful manner.

Concerns are partially addressed. Manner may need improvement.

Concerns are not addressed or are done so in a derogatory manner.

Part 3: Relations with Colleagues

Criteria Exemplary: 8 pts. Proficient: 6 pts. Developing: 4 pts. Novice: 0 -2 pts.

Identification of inappropriate behavior and alternatives

Inappropriate behavior and any alternate behavior needed correctly identified and fully explained.

Inappropriate behavior and any alternate behavior needed correctly identified and explained.

Explanation of inappropriate behavior and any alternate behaviors lacking detail.

Inadequate or incorrect explanation of inappropriate behavior and any alternate behaviors.

Explanation of next steps

Standard 6: Professional Practices and Responsibilities (D) Teachers model ethical and respectful behavior and demonstrate integrity in all situations. (ii) Teachers communicate consistently, clearly, and respectfully with all members of the campus community, including students, parents and families, colleagues, administrators, and staff.

Next steps are explained and explicitly include elements of effective communication.

Next steps are explained and include elements of effective communication.

Explanation of next steps is vague and may not include elements of effective communication.

Explanation of next steps is missing or incorrect and may not include elements of effective communication.

Professional Language, Spelling and Grammar

Writing is professional quality, with fewer than 2 spelling or grammar mistakes.

There are 2 - 3 issues with grammar and spelling, but the writing is still up to an adequate professional standard.

There are 4 - 5 issues with spelling and/or grammar, or the quality of the writing is not up to a professional standard.

There are more than 5 issues with spelling and/or grammar and the quality of the writing is not up to a professional standard.

TexasCodeofEthics.pdf

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TITLE 19 EDUCATION PART 7 STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 247 EDUCATORS' CODE OF ETHICS RULE §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Enforceable Standards.

(1) Professional Ethical Conduct, Practices and Performance.

(A) 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, the Texas Education Agency, or the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and its certification process.

(B) Standard 1.2. The educator shall not knowingly misappropriate, divert, or use monies, personnel, property, or equipment committed to his or her charge for personal gain or advantage.

(D) Standard 1.4. The educator shall not use institutional or professional privileges for personal or partisan advantage.

(E) 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 organizations in recognition or appreciation of service.

(F) Standard 1.6. The educator shall not falsify records, or direct or coerce others to do so.

(G) Standard 1.7. The educator shall comply with state regulations, written local school board policies, and other state and federal laws.

(H) Standard 1.8. The educator shall apply for, accept, offer, or assign a position or a responsibility on the basis of professional qualifications.

(I) Standard 1.9. The educator shall not make threats of violence against school district employees, school board members, students, or parents of students.

(J) Standard 1.10. The educator shall be of good moral character and be worthy to instruct or supervise the youth of this state.

(K) Standard 1.11. The educator shall not intentionally or knowingly misrepresent his or her employment history, criminal history, and/or disciplinary record when applying for subsequent employment.

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(L) 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.

(M) Standard 1.13. The educator shall not consume alcoholic beverages on school property or during school activities when students are present.

(2) Ethical Conduct Toward Professional Colleagues.

(A) 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.

(B) Standard 2.2. The educator shall not harm others by knowingly making false statements about a colleague or the school system.

(C) 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.

(D) Standard 2.4. The educator shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political, professional, or citizenship rights and responsibilities.

(E) 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.

(F) Standard 2.6. The educator shall not use coercive means or promise of special treatment in order to influence professional decisions or colleagues.

(G) Standard 2.7. The educator shall not retaliate against any individual who has filed a complaint with the SBEC or who provides information for a disciplinary investigation or proceeding under this chapter.

(3) Ethical Conduct Toward Students.

(A) Standard 3.1. The educator shall not reveal confidential information concerning students unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is required by law.

(B) 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.

(D) 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.

(E) Standard 3.5. The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in physical mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of a student or minor.

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(F) Standard 3.6. The educator shall not solicit or engage in sexual conduct or a romantic relationship with a student or minor.

(G) 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.

(H) Standard 3.8. The educator shall maintain appropriate professional educator-student relationships and boundaries based on a reasonably prudent educator standard.

(I) 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:

(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 the educator or the student.

Source Note: The provisions of this §247.2 adopted to be effective March 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 1022; amended to be effective August 22, 2002, 27 TexReg 7530; amended to be effective December 26, 2010, 35 TexReg 11242

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