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AWSP's Code of Ethics
An educational administrator’s professional behavior must
conform to an ethical code. The code is idealistic and at the same time
practical so that it can apply reasonably to all educational
administrators. The administrator acknowledges that the schools belong
to the public they serve for the purpose of providing educational
opportunities to all. However, the administrator assumes responsibility
for providing professional leadership in the school and community.
This responsibility requires the administrator to maintain standards
of exemplary professional conduct. It must be recognized that the
administrator’s actions will be viewed and appraised by the
community, professional associates and students. To these ends, the
administrator subscribes to the following statements of standards. The
educational administrator:
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Makes the well-being of students the fundamental value in all
decision-making and actions.
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Fulfills professional responsibilities with honesty and
integrity.
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Supports the principle of due process and protects the civil and
human rights of all individuals.
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Obeys local, state and national laws and does not knowingly join or
support organizations that advocate, directly or indirectly, the
overthrow of the government.
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Implements the governing board of education’s policies and
administrative rules and regulations.
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Pursues appropriate measures to correct those laws, policies, and
regulations that are not consistent with sound educational goals.
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Avoids using positions for personal gain through political,
social, religious, economic or other influence.
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Accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from
duly accredited institutions.
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Maintains the standards and seeks to improve the effectiveness of
the profession through research and continuing professional
development.
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Honors all contracts until fulfillment or release.
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