Title: Examine ethical and legal standards and principles in the education profession.
Course: Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I (19151-I) > Section: Learning the History, Structure, and Governance of the Teaching Profession

Examination should include

- professional code of ethics
- educator rights and responsibilities
- educator contracts
- academic freedom
- highly qualified teachers (Every Student Succeeds Act [ESSA])
- laws related to diverse and exceptional learners
- governance of public schools, including ESSA and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why are teachers held to higher standards than other professions?
- How would your lifestyle need to change if you became a teacher?

Communication

- Why is parent communication important?
- What are important social media considerations for teachers?

Leadership

- Why is it important to maintain a professional portfolio?
- What qualities does a school leader need to possess?

Management

- How do the attitudes of administrators affect the school climate?
- What strategies can a teacher use to promote a positive classroom climate?