Code of Conduct for IAED Educational Associates

Code of Conduct for IAED Educational Associates ©

The IAED code of conduct for educators outlines the ethical and professional standards expected of teachers and other school personnel. It guides their actions, responsibilities, and interactions with students, colleagues and the broader community, ensuring fair and respectful interactions while prioritizing student well-being and learning.

Key Aspects of the IAED Code of Conduct for Endorsed Educators

Professionalism: Maintaining a high standard of conduct, including personal appearance, language, and interactions, to uphold the dignity of the profession.
Confidentiality: Protecting the privacy of student information and only sharing it with appropriate individuals or when required by law.
Fairness and Non-discrimination: Providing equal treatment to all students, regardless of background, ability, or other factors.
Respect and Integrity: Acting with honesty, integrity, and respect for students, colleagues, and the broader community.
Student Welfare: Prioritizing the safety, well-being, and educational needs of students.
Professional Boundaries: Avoiding inappropriate relationships with students, staff or colleagues, including romantic or sexual relationships, to maintain professional objectivity.
Academic Integrity: Maintaining high standards of academic integrity, including not misrepresenting qualifications, falsifying records, or suppressing or distorting subject matter.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations: Adhering to all relevant laws, policies, and regulations related to education and student protection.
Continuous Improvement: Engaging in ongoing professional development and self-reflection to enhance competency as an educator.

Professional Ethical Conduct, Practices and Performance Standards

The educator shall refrain from the illegal use or distribution of controlled substances and/or abuse of prescription drugs and toxic inhalants.

The educator shall not consume alcoholic beverages on school property or during school activities when students are present.

Ethical Conduct toward Students

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

The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly treat a student in a manner that adversely affects or endangers the learning, physical health, mental health, or safety of the student.

The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly misrepresent facts regarding a student.

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 sex, race, color, gender, disability, national origin, religion, family status, or sexual orientation.

The educator shall not intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engage in physical mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of a student.

The educator shall not furnish alcohol or illegal/unauthorized drugs to any person under 21 years of age.

The educator shall maintain appropriate professional educator-student relationships and boundaries based on a professional educator standard. The educator shall not solicit or engage in sexual conduct or a romantic relationship with a student.

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, or other social network communication.

Factors that may be considered in assessing whether the communication is inappropriate include, but are not limited to:

The nature, purpose, timing, and amount of the communication
The subject matter of the communication
Whether the communication was made openly or the educator attempted to conceal the communication
Whether the communication could be reasonably interpreted as soliciting sexual contact or a romantic relationship
Whether the communication was sexually explicit
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

Code of Conduct for IAED Educational Associates