Observation, Discussion, and Reflection on Ethical Issues: Code of Ethics and Case Studies

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In part 1, you are going to address the bulleted questions based on the 3 codes. Your response should be a synthesis of the 3 codes and how they apply to each question.In part 2, you are going to address the case study based on a the information learned in the codes of ethics and related articles. Your response to each case study (so you will report on 3 case studies) should apply the relevant portions in the codes of ethics and readings. It should be well thought out and include a plan for addressing the issue. There are guiding questions with each scenario and I encourage you to address each question.1. PYCL 515 Assignment #1 Observation, Discussion, and Reflection on Ethical Issues:Code of Ethics and Case Studies (FPEC 5.8, 6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5; InTASC 9e.p, 9f.p, 9j.k,9m.d, 9o.d; CAEP Unit Standard 1g; SSPEM Domain E; and FEAP b.6.2.b, b.6.2.c, b.6.2.d) (10points)In this assignment, you will research and become familiar with codes of ethics that guide your work as a school counselor. To complete the assignment, you will determine the appropriate and legal courses of action in response to three case studies.1. To begin this assignment, read the following 3 Codes of Ethics documents from thespecified associations/organizations below. Summarize the main legal and ethicalcomponents from each of the codes in a brief, but informative narrative that includes adiscussion of the following focal questions (FPEC 6.1, 6.2/InTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d): Who or what is the educators/school counselors primary concern? How can the school counselor strive to achieve and sustain the highest degree ofethical conduct? What are the types of behaviors (e.g., bullying, child abuse, etc.) that the schoolcounselor should report to administration? What are the reasons for suspension of a professional?a. National National Education Association:NEA: Code of Ethics of the Education Profession http://www.nea.org/home/30442.htmb. State (choose one):Floridas Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conducthttp://www.fldoe.org/teaching/professional-practices/code-of-ethics-principles-ofprofessio.stmlFloridas Office of Professional Practices FAQ for Educators Florida DOE Process forFlorida Office of Professional Practices FAQ for Educators Florida DOE Process forResponding to Disciplinary Actionhttp://www.fldoe.org/edstandards/FAQ.aspc. Professional Code of Ethics:American School Counselor Associations Ethical Standards for School Counselorshttps://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/legal-ethicalMake sure that you reference specific codes from EACH of the three codes of ethics(national, state, and ASCA in all your answers).2. Review and respond to the following three case studies within the context of the codes ofethics. Your responses to each case study must cite within your text and reference at the endof your work the articles provided in the links below the 3 codes of ethics. Your responsesmust be thorough and of high quality. You will be expected to describe an appropriate planof action to correct the behavior described in the case study and provide additional plans ofaction based on the codes of ethics as well as the articles read.Case Study 1 (FPEC 6.1, 6.3/InTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d):You are a new elementary school counselor and notice that one of your studentsconsistently comes to school in the morning with dirty clothes, body odor, and suspiciousbruises on his arms. According to the codes of ethic and district faculty policies, whatshould be your plan of action for addressing this issue?Florida Department of Education, Office of Professional Practices ReportingMisconduct and Abusehttp://www.fldoe.org/edstandards/poster.aspThe 2012 Florida StatutesK-20 Education Code, Chapter 1006 , Support For Learning1006.061 Child abuse, abandonment, and neglect policy. 1006.061, Florida Statutes Child abuse, abandonment, and neglect policyThe 2012 Florida StatutesChapter 39, Proceedings Relating to Children39.201 Mandatory reports of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect; mandatoryreports of death; central abuse hotline (Mandated Reporters of child abuse as definedby Florida Statute 39.201)http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0039/Sections/0039.201.htmlASCA School Counselor Magazine Article, Nov/Dec 2011, Child Abuse: Who MustReport? https://www.schoolcounselor.org/magazine/blogs/november-december2011/child-abuse-who-must-reportLegal and Ethical FAQshttps://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/legal-ethical/legalethical-faqCase Study 2 (FPEC 6.1, 6.5/InTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d):You have decided to create a Facebook page for your high school counseling program tocommunicate important information about application deadlines, college visits, and othercrucial counseling-related information.i. What are some safeguards you should take into consideration to ensure appropriateuse of this Facebook page?ii. What should you do if a student or a parent requests you as a friend on yourpersonal, private Facebook page? How can you increase privacy settings so parentsand students do not see your personal Facebook account information?iii. What should you do if you come across a student being bullied on Facebook?Social Media for School Counselors: National Association for College AdmissionCounselingFound in Canvas Assignment FolderBroward County, FloridaPolicy 5306 School and Technology Usagehttp://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P5306,000.pdfMiami Dade County, FloridaPolicy 7540.01 Staff Network & Internet Acceptable Use & Safetyhttp://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/search/policies/po7540.04.htmPalm Beach County, FloridaPolicy 3.29 Acceptable Use of Technology by Employeeshttp://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=AA5LDZ53DBF5Case Study 3 (FPEC 6.1, 6.5/InTASC 9f.p, 9j.k, 9o.d):As a new middle school counselor, you have taken over a small group counseling unit forgirls who have difficulties getting along with their female peers and engage in bullyingbehaviors. Most of the students have low grade point averages, so one of the goals of thegroup is to raise their academic standing so they can be promoted to the next grade.i. The principal tells you that previous school counselor gave a weekly report on thestudents issues in the group. You are aware that this could create problems withconfidentiality and trust. What is your professional plan of action in this situation?ii) One of the parents of the students in the group wants to know what kinds of thingsher daughter has been telling you in the group. What should you do?Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acthttps://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.htmlASCA School Counselor Magazine Article, Sept/Oct 2009, Confidentiality vs.Principal Relationships https://www.schoolcounselor.org/magazine/blogs/septemberoctober-2009/confidentiality-vs-principal-relationshipsBroward County, Floridahttps://www.browardschools.com/cms/lib/FL01803656/Centricity/domain/13784/privacy/FERPA-Notice-2017-18.pdfStudent Records: Confidentiality and Family Educational Rightshttp://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sbbcpolicies/docs/P5100.1.000.pdfMiami Dade 2416 - Student Privacy and Parental Access to Informationhttp://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/search/policies/po2416.htmPalm Beach County,Florida Policy 5.50 - Student Recordshttp://www.boarddocs.com/fl/palmbeach/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=ALJKV252F3412. Reflect on the application of each case study to your school responsibilities. What must youdo to avoid these types of professional and ethical conflicts in the future? (InTASC 9e.p, 9i.k,9m.d)3. Identify and describe three additional resources to use by school counselors who wish toavoid professional and ethical conflicts (InTASC 9e.p, 9i.k, 9m.d). Do not use any of thesame articles listed above, and do not use your textbook. These can be professional websites,ethical resources from ASCA, or professional books/articles.4. Based on your analysis of the information found on the FL DOE website(http://www.fldoe.org/edstandards/FAQ.asp), describe the consequences of teachers andschool counselors unethical practices (FPEC 6.2/InTASC 9o.d).Grading Rubric: KEY POINTS ON WHAT IS NEEDE DON THE PAPERSummarizes Codes of Ethics and Understands Policies on EthicalConductSummarizesthe Ethics Case StudyDevelopsa BehaviorAction PlanUnderstands the StatesPolicy on EthicalConductReflects on Ethical BehaviorIdentifies Resources on EthicsDescribes Consequences of Unethical Practices

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