Standards of Professional Conduct for Teachers

Upon entering the teaching profession, each teacher assumes an obligation to adhere to a set

of principles that defines professional conduct. These standards apply to all individuals

licensed according to the rules established by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

The standards of professional conduct are as follows: 1. Nondiscrimination:

A teacher shall provide professional education services in a nondiscriminatory manner.

2. Health and Safety: A teacher shall make reasonable effort to protect

the student from conditions harmful to health and safety.