http://www.cec.sped.org/Standards/Ethical-Principles-and-Practice-Standards

The Council for Exceptional Children website includes this section on ethical principles and standards for special education professionals. There are 17 principles that are outlined as well as standards in the following categories:

• Teaching and assessment
• Professional credentials and employment
• Professional development
• Professional colleagues
• Paraeducators
• Parents and families
• Research
• Case management
• Non-educational support

This is a valuable resource for schools and families in maintaining professional and ethical practices and collaborations.