Ensuring the safety and well-being of students

Complying with federal and state laws and regulations

Protecting the privacy of student records

Promoting a positive school climate

To act in the best interests of students

To promote the mission of the school

To comply with the law

To maintain a positive school climate

Deciding whether to suspend a student for a minor infraction

Balancing the needs of individual students with the needs of the school as a whole

Dealing with a conflict of interest

Making decisions about curriculum and instruction

To be aware of the ethical principles that guide their work

To consult with colleagues and experts when making decisions

To follow the law

All of the above

To provide students with a free and appropriate education

To protect the privacy of student records

To administer standardized tests to students

To comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

To stay up-to-date on changes in the law

To consult with legal experts when necessary

To develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with the law

All of the above

Justice

Equity

Efficiency

Autonomy

To create a safe and supportive learning environment

To involve students in decision-making

To communicate effectively with parents and community members

All of the above

Student discipline

Teacher contracts

School funding

Curriculum and instruction

To consult with colleagues and experts

To consider the ethical principles that are relevant to the situation

To weigh the potential benefits and harms of different courses of action

All of the above

Conflicts of interest

Discrimination

Student privacy

Teacher evaluation

To develop and implement policies and procedures that protect student privacy

To train staff on the importance of student privacy

To monitor access to student records

All of the above

Student discipline

Teacher contracts

School funding

Curriculum and instruction

To consider the needs of all students

To consult with stakeholders

To make decisions based on evidence

All of the above

Conflicts of interest

Discrimination

Student privacy

Teacher evaluation