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Governance, Ethics and Case Studies

This guide dives into the complexities of governance and ethics within the Virginia education system. It covers national perspectives, state regulations, and local governance structures, highlighting key legal protections for educators and ethical expectations in school settings. The document outlines the obligations and rights of teachers, the nuances of reporting child abuse, and the interpretation of educational policies by school principals. Various case studies illustrate the real-world implications of these governance and ethical frameworks on educational practices.

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Governance, Ethics and Case Studies

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  1. Governance, Ethics and Case Studies Robert C. McCracken rmccracke@radford.edu www.radford.edu/~rmccracke

  2. Overview • Governance • National Perspective • State Regulation • Local Organization and Governance • Ethics • State Law • Local Policy • Legal Protection • Case Studies

  3. Checking for Knowledge • You are fully (liability) protected as a teacher in Virginia Schools • FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)laws don’t pertain to discussions about students between teachers • It’s acceptable under certain conditions to share information with parents about another child in your class • A principal can interpret and modify school board policy

  4. Checking for Knowledge • Federal government programs in schools are optional • School Board members are all elected in Virginia • It’s ok to have a criminal record when you apply for a teaching job in Virginia • Once you receive tenure, you must violate the law to lose your job

  5. Governance • National Perspective • Constitutional Definition • Federal Funding Issues • Example: Goals 2000 • Relationship to NCLB • Special Education Issues; Virginia’s Discipline Case

  6. Governance • State Governance • Virginia Law 22.1 • Virginia Board of Education Regulations • Standards of Quality • Standards of Accreditation • State Superintendent’s Memorandum

  7. Governance • Local Organization and Governance • Local Board of Supervisors / City Councils • Selection/Election of School Board Members • Local School Board Policy • Local School Board Regulations • Local Superintendent’s Directives

  8. Ethics • What is your definition of ethics? • Perceptions • Find the “line” • Legal Expectations • Community Expectations

  9. Ethics • Reporting Issues • Child Abuse • Sexual Abuse / Relationships • Faculty Issues • Privacy – NOT!

  10. Case Studies • Tobacco Cases • Alcohol Cases • Drug Cases • What If’s?

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