Clarification:

Teachers are familiar with the Texas Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators document which outlines the expectations for teacher behaviors and begins with the following statement of purpose:

“The Texas educator shall comply with standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community and shall safeguard academic freedom. The Texas educator, in maintaining the dignity of the profession, shall respect and obey the law, demonstrate personal integrity, and exemplify honesty. The Texas educator, in exemplifying ethical relations with colleagues, shall extend just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession. The Texas educator, in accepting a position of public trust, shall measure success by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen. The Texas educator, in fulfilling responsibilities in the community, shall cooperate with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.”

In addition, they know and understand other legal requirements for educators, including the requirements for providing services to students in special programs, student discipline, child abuse, bullying, and other requirements which have a potential effect on classroom decision-making. Other aspects related to the structure of the education system in Texas are understood, including relationships between the campus, local, and state components.