MISSISSIPPI
EDUCATOR CODE
OF ETHICS
Standards of
Conduct
Cassie Foster LDT, CALT
Table of Contents
Preface / Goals and Objectives – slide 3
Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics Standards – slide 4-15
Printable Standards Card – slide 16
Glossary – slide 17
Index – slide 18
Exit Survey – slide 20
Preface
■ In todays presentation we will be discussing the
Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics as set forth by
the Mississippi Department of Education
■ Goals – To inform educators of the MS Educator
Code of Ethics and encourage self assessment to
ensure standards are followed over the course of a
career
■ Objectives – Learn the Code of Ethics and
understand what each standard means in relationship
to the job of an educator
What exactly is a Code of
Ethics?
According to Merriam-Webster:
A set of rules about good and
bad behavior
(Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
These standards
Apply to every certified person licensed under the
Mississippi State Board of Education
Are required to be adhered to by all employees of a
school district, certified and non-certified, if that
decision is made by the leadership of said district
Are in line with ethical standards from many
national professional educator organizations such
as the National Education Association
Standard 1 – Professional Conduct
An educator should
demonstrate conduct that
follows generally recognized
professional standards.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Standard 2 – Trustworthiness
An educator should exemplify
honesty and integrity in the
course of professional practice
and does not knowingly engage
in deceptive practices regarding
official policies of the school
district or educational
institution.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Standard 3 – Unlawful Acts
An educator shall abide by
federal, state, and local laws
and statutes and local school
board policies.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Standard 4 – Educator/Student
Relationships
An educator should always
maintain a professional
relationship with all students,
both in and outside the
classroom.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Watch the following video and afterwards discuss with a
partner what you believe should happen.
Standard 5 – Educator/Collegial
Relationships
An educator should always
maintain a professional
relationship with colleagues,
both in and outside the
classroom.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Standard 6 – Alcohol, Drug and
Tobacco Use or Possession
An educator should refrain
from the use of alcohol
and/or tobacco during the
course of professional
practice and should never
use illegal or unauthorized
drugs.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Watch the following video and afterwards discuss with a
partner what you believe should happen.
Standard 7 – Public Funds and Property
An educator shall not
knowingly misappropriate,
divert, or use funds,
personnel, property, or
equipment committed to his
or her charge for personal
gain or advantage.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Watch the following video and afterwards discuss with a
partner what you believe should happen.
Standard 8 – Remunerative
Conduct
An educator should
maintain integrity with
students, colleagues, parents,
patrons, or businesses when
accepting gifts, gratuities,
favors and additional
compensation
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Watch the following video and afterwards discuss with a
partner what you believe should happen.
Standard 9 – Maintenance of
Confidentiality
An educator shall comply with
state and federal laws and local
school board policies relating
to confidentiality of student and
personnel records,
standardized test material, and
other information covered by
confidentiality agreements.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Standard 10 – Breach of Contract or
Abandonment of Employment
An educator should fulfill all
of the terms and obligations
detailed in the contract with
the local school board or
educational agency for the
duration of the contract.
(Mississippi Department of Education, n.d.)
Print this slide or scan the qr code below to be
taken to a full size and pocket size version of this
Code of Ethics list. Keep this list with you and use
to regularly remind yourself of the code or
reference in any situation where this information
might be necessary.
Educator Code of Ethics
Professional Conduct
Trustworthiness
Unlawful Acts
Educator/Student Relationships
Educator/Collegial Relationships
Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use or
Possession
Public Funds and Property
Remunerative Conduct
Maintenance of Confidentiality
Breach of Contract or Abandonment
of Employment
Glossary
the discipline dealing with what
is good and bad and with
moral duty and obligation
Ethics
Serving to remunerate or pay
an equivalent for; profitable
Remunerative
(Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
Index
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Abandonment
Contract
Relationships (collegial)
Alcohol
Drug
Remunerative
Breach
Ethics
Tobacco
Code
Funds
Trustworthiness
Conduct
Property
Unlawful
Confidentiality
Relationships (student)
References
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Code of ethics. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary.
Retrieved January 22, 2022, from https://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/code%20of%20ethics
Mississippi Department of Education. (n.d.). Mississippi Educator Code of Ethics
[Brochure]. [Jackson, MS]. Author.
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