Standard 7: Maintenance of Confidentiality

​Standard 7: Maintenance of Confidentiality

Code of Ethics​

Multiple Choice

What is confidentiality?

• keeping information secret or private

• coming dressed appropriately for school

• being professional in the classroom

• not keeping information secret or private

​Definition

​An educator should apply 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

Code of Ethics​

Standard 7

Multiple Choice

What should always be kept confidential?

• the teacher's name

• standardized test material

• what kind of pencil to use on a test

• what school you attend

​Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to...

• ​Keeping in confidence information about students that has been obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law

• Maintaining diligently the security of standardized test supplies and resources​

Code of Ethics​

Standard 7​

Multiple Choice

When is it ok to disclose information?

• when a teacher asks about a child

• when a parent asks about their child's classmate

• when it serves professional purpose or is required by law

• when a friend asks about a student

​Unethical conduct includes, but is not limited to...

• ​Sharing confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status/income, and assessment/testing results unless disclose is required or permitted by law.

• Violating confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, and violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items.​

Subject | Subject

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Multiple Choice

Which one is ethical?

• sharing or teaching test answers

• keeping standardized tests confidential

• sharing student health or medical information

• discussing family status/income of a student

Multiple Choice

Which one is unethical?

• talking to another teacher about your students test scores

• keeping all student information confidential

• not talking about a students family status

• keeping your students medical history confidential

Multiple Choice

What is Standard 7 in the Code of Ethics all about?

• being trustworthy

• being your students best friend

• inappropriate student teacher relationships

• confidentiality