Code of Ethics/Fraud Awareness
Code of Ethics of The Council for Exceptional Children
We declare the following principles to be the Code of Ethics for educators of persons with exceptionalities. Members of the special education profession are responsible for upholding and advancing these principles. Members of The Council for Exceptional Children agree to judge and be judged by them in accordance with the spirit and provisions of this Code.
We declare the following principles to be the Code of Ethics for educators of persons with exceptionalities. Members of the special education profession are responsible for upholding and advancing these principles. Members of The Council for Exceptional Children agree to judge and be judged by them in accordance with the spirit and provisions of this Code.
- Special education professionals are committed to developing the highest educational and quality of life potential of individuals with exceptionalities.
- Special education professionals promote and maintain a high level of competence and integrity in practicing their profession.
- Special education professionals engage in professional activities which benefit individuals with exceptionalities, their families, other colleagues, students, or research subjects.
- Special education professionals exercise objective professional judgment in the practice of their profession.
- Special education professionals strive to advance their knowledge and skills regarding the education of individuals with exceptionalities.
- Special education professionals work within the standards and policies of their profession.
- Special education professionals seek to uphold and improve where necessary the laws, regulations, and policies governing the delivery of special education and related services and the practice of their profession.
- Special education professionals do not condone or participate in unethical or illegal acts, nor violate professional standards adopted by the Delegate Assembly of CEC.
Ethics & Conduct
All Cooperative employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional and appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others. In addition, the Code of Ethics for Illinois Educators, adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education, is incorporated by reference into Policy 5:120. Any employee who sexually harasses a student or otherwise violates an employee conduct standard will be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal. Code of Ethics for IL Educators
Ethics & Gift Ban
Policy 2:105, Ethics and Gift Ban, applies to all Cooperative employees. Students shall not be used in any manner for promoting a political candidate or issue.
Prohibited Interests, Limitation of Authority, & Outside Employment
In accordance with Section 22-5 of the School Code, “no school officer or teacher shall be interested in the sale, proceeds, or profits of any book, apparatus, or furniture used or to be used in any school with which such officer or teacher may be connected,” except when the employee is the author or developer of instructional materials listed with the Illinois State Board of Education and adopted for use by the Board. An employee having an interest in instructional materials must file an annual statement with the Board Secretary.
For the purpose of acquiring profit or personal gain, no employee shall act as an agent of the Cooperative nor shall an employee act as an agent of any business in any transaction with the Cooperative.
Employees shall not engage in any other employment or in any private business during regular working hours or at such other times as are necessary to fulfill appropriate assigned duties.
Employees who suspect fraud against TMCSEA or any TMCSEA representative, parent or student shall immediately report the matter. If illegal or dishonest / fraudulent activity is suspected, an anonymous email may sent to [email protected]. Employees may also report the matter to his or her immediate supervisor, the Director or the Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
TMCSEA will not retaliate against a whistleblower. Any whistleblower who believes he/she is being retaliated against should contact the Director or the Chairperson of the Executive Committee immediately. A person is not entitled to whistleblower protections unless he or she reasonably believes that the information reported is, or is about to become, a matter of public concern and reports the information in good faith. The employee must exercise sound judgment to avoid baseless allegations. An employee who intentionally files a false report of wrongdoing will be subject to disciplinary action.
All Cooperative employees are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships, to demonstrate integrity and honesty, to be considerate and cooperative, and to maintain professional and appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff members, and others. In addition, the Code of Ethics for Illinois Educators, adopted by the Illinois State Board of Education, is incorporated by reference into Policy 5:120. Any employee who sexually harasses a student or otherwise violates an employee conduct standard will be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal. Code of Ethics for IL Educators
Ethics & Gift Ban
Policy 2:105, Ethics and Gift Ban, applies to all Cooperative employees. Students shall not be used in any manner for promoting a political candidate or issue.
Prohibited Interests, Limitation of Authority, & Outside Employment
In accordance with Section 22-5 of the School Code, “no school officer or teacher shall be interested in the sale, proceeds, or profits of any book, apparatus, or furniture used or to be used in any school with which such officer or teacher may be connected,” except when the employee is the author or developer of instructional materials listed with the Illinois State Board of Education and adopted for use by the Board. An employee having an interest in instructional materials must file an annual statement with the Board Secretary.
For the purpose of acquiring profit or personal gain, no employee shall act as an agent of the Cooperative nor shall an employee act as an agent of any business in any transaction with the Cooperative.
Employees shall not engage in any other employment or in any private business during regular working hours or at such other times as are necessary to fulfill appropriate assigned duties.
Employees who suspect fraud against TMCSEA or any TMCSEA representative, parent or student shall immediately report the matter. If illegal or dishonest / fraudulent activity is suspected, an anonymous email may sent to [email protected]. Employees may also report the matter to his or her immediate supervisor, the Director or the Chairperson of the Executive Committee.
TMCSEA will not retaliate against a whistleblower. Any whistleblower who believes he/she is being retaliated against should contact the Director or the Chairperson of the Executive Committee immediately. A person is not entitled to whistleblower protections unless he or she reasonably believes that the information reported is, or is about to become, a matter of public concern and reports the information in good faith. The employee must exercise sound judgment to avoid baseless allegations. An employee who intentionally files a false report of wrongdoing will be subject to disciplinary action.