Language delay Expand on what child says; talk about what you are doing; model the correct usage and pronunciation instead of correcting.

Provide frequent visual or concrete reinforcement.

Keep directions simple: encourage child to repeat them for reinforcement.

Explain new concepts or vocabulary.

Attention problems Start with short group sessions and activities.

Provide visual clues (e.g., define floor space with tape).

Offer a limited number of choices.

Provide positive reinforcement for sustained attention.

Help child quiet down after vigorous play.

Plan for transition times, including arrival and departure.

Developmental delays and Allow for extra demonstrations and practice sessions.

learning disabilities Keep all directions Simple, sequenced, and organized.

Offer extra help in developing fine and gross motor skills, if needed.

Emotional/social problems Provide extra structure by limiting toys and defining physical space for activities.

Allow shy child to observe group activities until ready to participate.

Help aggressive child control behavior through consistent enforcement of rules.

Observe dramatic play for important clues about feelings and concerns.

Help child learn how to express feelings in appropriate ways.

Mental retardation Establish realistic goals for each child.

Provide frequent positive feedback.

Sequence learning activities into small steps.

Allow adequate time for performance and learning.

Encourage cooperative play and help the child move form independent to parallel to group interaction..

Impaired hearing Obtain child’s attention when speaking : seat child close to voice or music.

Repeat, rephrase as needed; alert other children to use same technique.

Learn some sign language and teacher signing to the entire class.

Provide visual clues (e.g., pictures or ..--..-- to represent rhythm.

Demonstrate new activities or tasks.

Impaired vision Ensure child’s safety at all times without being overprotective.

Provide verbal clues for activities.

Introduce child to equipment and space verbally and through touch.

Use a "buddy"system.

Physical disability or poor Accessibility

coordination Organize physical space to accommodate child in wheelchair.

Use tables that accommodate wheelchairs or provide trays on wheel chairs.

Use posters or other supports for floors activities.

Provide adaptive equipment for standing.

Learn about the availability of assistive technology and devices.

Manual dexterity

Use magnetic toys to facilitate small muscle activities.

Attach bells to wrist or ankles for musical activities.

Use adaptive scissors or spoons as needed.

The educator recognizes the magnitude of the responsibility inherent to the teaching process.. The desire for the respect and confidence of one’s colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct. The Code of Ethics of the Education Profession indicates the aspirations of all educators and provides standards by which to judge conduct.

The remedies specified by the NEA and/or its affiliates for the violation of any provision of this Code shall be exclusive and no such provision shall be enforceable in any form other than on specifically designated by the NEA or its affiliates.

The educator strives to help each student realize his or her potential as a worthy and effective member of society. The educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.

In fulfillment of the obligation to the student, the educator--

1. Shall not unreasonably restrain the student from independent action in the pursuit of learning.

2. Shall not unreasonably deny the student access to varying points of view.

3. Shall not deliberately suppress or distort subject matter relevant to the student’s progress.

4. Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning or to health and safety.

5. Shall not intentionally expose the student to embarrassment or disparagement.

6. Shall not on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, political or religious beliefs, family, social or cultural background, or sexual orientation, unfairly-

a. Exclude any student from participation in any program

b. Deny benefits to any student

c. Grant any advantage to any student.

7. Shall not use professional relationships with students for private advantage.

8. Shall not disclose information about students obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.

The education profession is vested by the public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals of professional service.

In the belief that he quality of the services of the education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens, the educator shall exert every effort to raise professional standards, to promote a climate that encourages the exercise of professional judgement, to achieve conditions which attract persons worthy of the trust to careers in education, and to assist in preventing the practice of the profession by unqualified persons.

In fulfillment of the obligation to the profession, the educator-

1. Shall not, in an application for a professional position, deliberately make a false statement or fail to disclose a material fact related to competency and qualifications.

2. Shall not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications.

3. Shall not assist any entry into the profession of a person known to be unqualified in respect to character, education, or other relevant attribute.

4. Shall not knowingly make a false statement concerning the qualification of a candidate for a professional position.

5. Shall not assist a non-educator in the unauthorized practice of teaching.

6. Shall not disclose information about a colleague obtained in the course of professional service unless disclosure serves a compelling professional purpose or is required by law.

7. Shall not knowingly make false or malicious statements about a colleague.

8. Shall not accept any gratuity, gift, or favor that might impair or appear to influence professional decisions or action.

Adopted by 1975 Representative Assembly