Ga Code of Ethics

Multiple Choice

What is the primary mission of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)?

• To build the best prepared, best qualified and most ethical educator workforce in the nation.

• To increase student enrollment in Georgia public schools.

• To provide financial aid to teachers.

• To create new school curriculums.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the GaPSC?

• Adopting standards of performance for educators

• Adopting a code of ethics for educators

• Regulating educators' personal lives regardless of professional impact

• Ensuring professional ethics are followed

Multiple Choice

According to the Code of Ethics, who is considered an 'educator'?

• Only teachers with certificates

• Any teacher, school administrator, or education personnel with a certificate or pending certificate

• Only paraprofessionals and aides

• Only substitute teachers

Multiple Choice

Is an individual who graduated in May but has not yet reached August 31 of the year of graduation still considered a student according to the Code of Ethics?

• Yes

• No

• Only if under 18

• Only if enrolled in summer classes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered unethical conduct under Standard 1: Legal Compliance?

• Receiving a parking ticket

• Committing a felony

• Missing a staff meeting

• Being late to class

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'moral turpitude' in its legal sense?

• Anything contrary to justice, honesty, modesty, or good morals

• A minor traffic violation

• A civil dispute between neighbors

• A disagreement over a contract

Multiple Select

Which of the following offenses are considered crimes involving moral turpitude?

• Fraud or false pretenses

• Larceny (includes shoplifting)

• Public drunkenness

• Voluntary manslaughter

Multiple Select

According to the slides, which of the following must be reported to the GaPSC within 10 days?

• Any felony conviction

• Misdemeanor involving moral turpitude

• Minor traffic violation

• Any drug charge

Multiple Choice

A high school principal fails to issue the required discipline when hunting guns and beer are found in students' trucks on campus. What standard is violated?

• Standard 1: Legal Compliance

• Standard 2: Professional Conduct

• Standard 3: Student Relationships

• Standard 4: Honesty

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions led to the educator's certification being revoked in the scenario described under Standard 1?

• Failing to respond to requests for additional information about a drug offense conviction

• Lying about a conviction on the application

• Reporting the conviction within 10 days

• Ignoring a minor traffic violation

Multiple Select

According to the takeaways from Standard 1, which of the following are required actions for educators who have been arrested or charged with a controlled substance offense?

• Disclose the arrest/charge within 10 days

• Ignore requests for additional information

• Read and adhere to all application requirements

• Follow the law

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as unethical conduct with students under Standard 2?

• Providing extra academic help after class

• Committing any act of child abuse

• Soliciting inappropriate electronic communication

• Furnishing illegal drugs to a student

Multiple Choice

In the scenario described under Standard 2, which behavior contributed to the educator's violation?

• Showing favoritism and engaging in inappropriate physical contact with a student

• Assigning extra homework

• Organizing a field trip

• Tutoring students after school

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for general online behavior in the educational community?

• Taking a break from digital technology

• Thinking about what you are doing online

• Using digital tools to communicate with friends and family

• Posting emotional content without reflection

Multiple Select

Which of the following are appropriate actions according to Standard 2: Takeaways?

• Be friendly, but not a friend

• Respect physical and other boundaries

• Use inappropriate language with students

• Choose appropriate settings for communication

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered common violations of Standard 3?

• Consuming alcohol before going on campus

• Allowing students access to alcohol

• Not disclosing drug convictions within 10 days

• Using appropriate language with students

Multiple Choice

According to the mission statement of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, what are the key qualities they aim to build in the educator workforce?

• Preparedness, qualification, and ethical conduct

• Creativity and innovation

• Technological proficiency

• Financial management