Module Five

Activity One - Ethics and Decision Making

You completed reading the CEC Standards for Professional Practice Professionals in Relation to Persons with Exceptionalities and Their Families.

1. Review those instructional responsibilities and give an example when you met that standard in your own practice.

2, Now take another of the responsibilities listed, and without using names of people, districts or state laws, discuss why it can be difficult to meet the ethical standards. Keep your answer brief.

Topics covered by ethics:

1. Instructional choices meet individual needs
2. Equipment and resources are appropriate
3. Safe and effective, stimulating, person- building environment
4. Appropriate case loads and class sizes
5. Non-discriminatory assessment process
6. Individual needs and goals directs grading and graduation
7. Keep and provide accurate records
8. Maintain confidentiality copyright © 1997 The Council for Exceptional Children
   Last updated: July 24, 1997

3. Summarize, in 2 lists, your rights and responsibilities under FERPA