Continuing Education Courses for Teachers and Administrators
Professional Boundaries, Ethics, and Professionalism for Educators
A Course for Teachers Facing Administrative and Disciplinary Action 15 – 20 hours
This course is designed specifically for teachers who are addressing administrative or regulatory issues as the result of a complaint of professional misconduct or a violation of code, policy or administrative law. Comprehensive and interactive, this course provides an essential education to receive prior to appearing before a hearing or to fulfill disciplinary requirements.
Format: Telephonically based, augmented with readings and written assignments.
Available year-round – starts immediately upon registration
Instructors: PBI faculty
Individualized for state specific laws, codes, and teacher issues
Additional modules can be added to address specific topics of concern.
Maintaining Ethics and Integrity in Our Schools: A New Paradigm for Understanding
Available February 2009 at this site and at designated universities.A unique, 5 hour, online educational experience.
State and local regulatory bodies have faced an increase number of sexual and non-sexual misconduct issues perpetrated by trusted teachers. At the request of county school districts, this continuing education course was developed to prevent violations and minimize accusations. Many bright, ethical educators with the best of intentions unknowingly harm students and breach codes of ethics, school policies, and state laws. This is the only computerized ethics course in the United States developed to improve an educator’s understanding of his or her violation potential and to construct a personalized protection plan to guide their moral compass.
Protecting Your Students: Implementing Stratified Ethics Protection Plans© 8 hours
An advanced course for teachers and school administrators who have completed the online course, Maintaining Ethics and Integrity in Our Schools. This is a continuation of the reflective work initiated in the Boundary / Ethics Formula© with emphasis on the implementation of Stratified Ethics Protection Plans© in school settings to prevent teacher – student ethical misconduct, including non-sexual and sexual boundary violations. Peer group discussions focus on early identification, effective intervention, and rapid resolution of ethical dilemmas.
Format: 4 one-hour weekly, telephonic discussions augmented with readings and written assignments.
Available monthly.
Instructors: PBI faculty
