STANDARD 11 - Professional Conduct and Leadership

The teacher understands education as a profession, maintains standards of professional conduct, and provides leadership to improve student learning and well-being.

Knowledge Indicator: The competent teacher

11A.
Understands the unique characteristics of education as a profession and a professional code of conduct as defined by the Illinois School Code.

11B.
Understands how school systems are organized and operate.

11C.
Understands school policies and procedures.

11D.
Understands legal issues in education.

11E.
Understands the importance of active participation and leadership in professional education organizations.

Performance Indicators: The competent teacher

11F.
Contributes knowledge and expertise about teaching and learning to the profession.

11G.
Follows codes of professional conduct and exhibits knowledge and expectations of current legal directives.

11H.
Follows school policy and procedures, respecting the boundaries of professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families.

11I.
Initiates and develops educational projects and programs.

11J.
Actively participates in or leads in such activities as curriculum development, staff development, and student organizations.

11K. Participates, as appropriate, in policy design and development at the local level, with professional organizations, and/or with community organizations.